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Local body polls in J&K after delimitation of wards: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Nov 14: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Tuesday said that local body polls will take place upon completion of the delimitation process for wards. Addressing the conclusion of the tenure for councilors in Jammu Municipal Corporation, he praised their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic and…
Read More »Illegal construction persists at the tourist destination Kokernag, while authorities remain silent
Sameer Ahmad Anantnag, 14 Nov: In a brazen violation of norms, Kokernag, a tourist destination in the South Kashmir area of Anantnag district, is witnessing extensive illegal construction. However, concerned officials are keeping mum and not taking any action against the violators to halt the unauthorized building activities in…
Read More »After SC order, EC asks parties to share details of donations received through electoral bonds
New Delhi: The Election Commission has asked “all such parties” which have ever got any donation through electoral bonds to furnish by November 15 the details of such contributions received by them since the inception of the scheme.The move by the EC comes after the Supreme Court on November 2…
Read More »PM Modi to launch Rs 24,000-crore scheme on Nov 15 for empowerment of tribals
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a Rs 24,000-crore scheme aimed at holistic development of Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) on the occasion of ‘Janjatiya Gaurav Divas’ on November 15 in Jharkhand, his office said on Monday.He will also launch the ‘Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, release the 15th…
Read More »Centre notifies new criteria, first division mandatory in Bachelor’s and Master’s for IIM Directors’ post
New Delhi: The Centre has notified new norms for the appointment of directors of Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs), making it mandatory for applicants to have first class degrees in both Bachelor’s and Master’s, along with a PhD or equivalent from a reputed institute.Also, the President will now be a…
Read More »Rajnath holds talks with UK Defence Secretary with focus on Indo-Pacific
New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday held a telephonic conversation with his British counterpart Grant Shapps, focusing on ways to develop deeper India-UK cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region.The Defence Ministry said Singh and Shapps briefly reviewed the ongoing bilateral defence engagements and discussed possible cooperation in new domains.…
Read More »MHA declares several Meitei Extremist Organisations as ‘Unlawful Associations’ for 5 years under UAPA
New Delhi, Nov 13: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Monday declared several Meitei Extremist Organisations, their factions, wings and front organisations as unlawful associations under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act for a period of five years.These organisations are the Peoples’ Liberation Army (PLA) and its political wing; the Revolutionary…
Read More »First cradle baby reception centre set up in Jammu for abandoned children
JAMMU, Nov 13: The first cradle baby reception centre (CBRC) named ”Palna Greh” has been set up in Jammu to provide care to abandoned children until they are placed for adoption. In collaboration with the Ministry of Women and Child Development, the centre is now operational at the government district…
Read More »37th National Games at Goa: Shugufta Mehraj from Srinagar wins Gold Medal
Srinagar: Shugufta Mehraj from Srinagar City in Kashmir valley bagged Gold Medal for the UT of Jammu and Kashmir during the 37th National Games held at Goa. Talking to the media, Shugufta said that, “Sqay Martial Arts is the ingenious Martial Arts of Kashmir, its roots belong purely to…
Read More »Property of drug peddler attached in South Kashmir
SRINAGAR, Nov 13: Police on Monday attached a house of an alleged drug peddler in Jammu and Kashmir Awantipora sub district.Police said a double -storied, residential house valuing approximately Rs 12 lakhs belonging to a drug peddler Bakhtawar Ahmad Makroo of Gulzarpora Awantipora, who is in jail, was attached under…
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“Azi Tae Fazi Hund Izzat”: Sakina Itoo Turns BJP’s Remarks on Kashmiri Women Into Political Taunt at Kulgam Rally
KULGAM, AUGUST 8: Jammu and Kashmir Minister Sakina Itoo on Saturday turned the BJP’s …
