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The Election Commission has announced schedule for bye-election to three Assembly Constituencies in Odisha, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. The bye-election to Brajarajnagar Constituency in Odisha, Thrikkakara seat in Kerala, and Champawat Constituency in Uttarakhand will be held on 31st of this month. The Election Commission said, counting of votes will take […]
Government has approved the highest bid of Star9 Mobility Private Limited for sale of entire 51 percent of government’s shareholding of Pawan Hans Limited and transfer of management control. The Alternative Mechanism, empowered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, comprising Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Union […]
General Manoj Mukund Naravane today received a guard of honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi prior to relinquishing as Chief of the Army Staff. The current Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Manoj Pande is taking over as the next Army Chief. The 29th Army Chief […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for encouraging local languages in courts saying, it will increase the confidence of the common people in the judicial system. Mr. Modi said this while addressing the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of the States and Chief Justices of High […]
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be leaving shortly for Bhutan after completing his visit to Bangladesh. Dr. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka yesterday on his second official visit since March last year. During his visit Dr. Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and held meeting with Bangladeshi Foreign […]
In Asia Badminton Championships, India’s P.V. Sindhu today won her second Asian bronze medal after a heartbreaking three-game loss to top-seed and defending champion Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in the semifinal in Manila. The two-time Olympic medallist and former world champion, Sindhu had the match in her control after clinching […]
In IPL Cricket, Punjab Kings will take on Lucknow Super Giants at Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune at 7.30 p.m. today. Last night, Delhi Capitals defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by four wickets at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Chasing a victory target of 147 runs, Delhi Capitals achieved it […]
Group B topper Manipur will take on 32-time champion West Bengal in the second semi-final of the Santosh Trophy football tournament at Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri this evening. Both teams lost one match each in the final group encounter, before reaching the semi-final. Manipur lost to Odisha in the group […]
In the Santosh Trophy Football Championship, semi-final lineup is now clear following Karnataka’s four-nil win against Gujarat in last group match yesterday. Kerala topped the Group ‘A’ table with 10 points from four matches, followed by West Bengal with nine points. In Group ‘B’, Manipur with nine points topped the […]
The semi-final leg of the 75th Santosh Trophy National Football Championship begins tonight. In the first semi-final, hosts Kerala will take on four-time champion Karnataka at the Payyanad Stadium in Manjeri at 8.30 pm. Kerala, the only unbeaten side of the tournament in the group stage, progressed into the semi-final after […]
Jonaraja, the creator of second Rajtarangini is not as famous as Kalhana who started the work of writing of History of Kashmir in verse. His work was deliberately brushed under the carpet because it gave a vivid account of the Genocide of Kashmiri Pandits that could make the ruling class […]
Panun Kashmir commemorated 32nd Kashmiri Pandits’ Holocaust day on 19th January 2022. The commemoration was organised in both online and offline formats. A Candlelight protest march was organised in genocide survivors’ camps in Jagti, Muthi & Purkhoo. Members of the Kashmiri Pandit communication came out to remember and protest against […]
It is a misnomer to call Pakistan’s naked aggression on Jammu and Kashmir in 1947 as ‘tribal raid.’ Pakistan organised the invasion and directly supervised operations. ‘Operation Gulmarg’ There is some evidence that even by last week of May 1947 Pakistan gave shape to plans to forcibly annex Jammu and Kashmir. […]
With Qayyum Khan, the chief minister of NWFP in the loop, Pak Army planners sand- mapped annexation of the geographically large and strategically crucial State of Jammu and Kashmir. In liaison with the British residual counterpart, they converged on forestalling India’s attempt of retrieving Gilgit-Baltistan whose borders touched on Soviet […]
Anantnag, April 9, : The killing of a local soldier in Southern district of Anantnag is not the solitary incident in Kashmir Valley. Scores of incidents have been reported so for where the victims and assailants were local Kashmiris. Pertinently, a Territorial Army man, who was on leave was shot […]
Panun Kashmir commemorated 32nd Kashmiri Pandits’ Holocaust day on 19th January 2022. The commemoration was organised in both online and offline formats. A Candlelight protest march was organised in genocide survivors’ camps in Jagti, Muthi & Purkhoo. Members of the Kashmiri Pandit communication came out to remember and protest against […]
Chinese capital Beijing is closing many public venues, canceling large events, shifting schools to online mode as fears of surge in COVID cases loom large over the city. There are reports of price rise too, as authorities scrambled to stabilize supply and keep the delivery chain intact. Chinese authorities have […]
India’s first cable-stayed bridge- Anji Khad Bridge will be complete by December this year in Reasi district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Konkan Railways Project Officer Sanjay Kumar today. Anji Khad Bridge is situated over the Anji river. It will connect the Katra-Reasi […]
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Samba district of Jammu division has become the first district in India to cover 100% households under Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPMJAY)- SEHAT scheme. The district achieved this milestone after the conclusion of special registration drive organized by […]
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the construction of 540 Megawatt Kwar Hydro Electric project located on river Chenab in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The project will be implemented by Chenab Valley Power Projects Private Limited which […]
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh and Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha handed over National Panchayat Awards to PRI members of J&K at Raj Bhavan in Jammu yesterday. AIR correspondent reports that the PRI members received awards under different […]
In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, the Kashmir Valley is world-famous for its scenic splendour, snow-capped mountains, plentiful wildlife, hospitable people, and local handicrafts. In order to promote tourism and showcase the natural beauty of Kashmir across the globe, the Jammu and Kashmir Government under the leadership of […]
Jonaraja, the creator of second Rajtarangini is not as famous as Kalhana who started the work of writing of History of Kashmir in verse. His work was deliberately brushed under the carpet because it gave a vivid account of the Genocide of Kashmiri Pandits that could make the ruling class […]
Panun Kashmir commemorated 32nd Kashmiri Pandits’ Holocaust day on 19th January 2022. The commemoration was organised in both online and offline formats. A Candlelight protest march was organised in genocide survivors’ camps in Jagti, Muthi & Purkhoo. Members of the Kashmiri Pandit communication came out to remember and protest against […]
The continuous killing of Hindus and Sikhs in Kashmir is a continuation of genocide that had been perpetratored on the minority community for decades. The recent targetted killing of Hindus and Sikhs in the Kashmir valley has created a wave of fear in the minority community and could lead to […]
As a Kashmiri Pandit, facing an exodus and surviving it, is not new for all of us. The exodus of 1990 is the seventh exodus faced by the community so far. We are resilient and we thrive, and come back. We might head to different parts of the world to […]
By – Ashish Zadoo, Sandeep Raj Koul Acharya Kshemaraja was a Kashmirian who lived in Kashmir around 10th-11th century. He was the student of famous saint scholar Sri Abhinavagupta, the Shaiva yogi par excellence from Kashmir, who gave the precious jewels of Shaiva literature such as Tantraloka among others. He […]
Srinagar, Feb 5 From joy rides on snow scooters to shopping in a floating market in the scenic Dal Lake, Kashmir has it all to make it ‘the safest place and a shopping paradise’, according to a group of women travelers from Hyderabad, who are out on an expedition […]
New Delhi, Oct 25 (PTI) Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today said along with strengthening of infrastructure, the culture of hospitality and warmth needs to be developed in order to attract more tourists into the country. Speaking at the Paryatan Parv organised by the Ministry of Tourism, he said tourism, world […]
Srinagar, Sep 23 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said today that her government will launch an intense promotional campaign to attract more tourists as the state’s negative portrayal was hurting the tourism industry. In her address after the screening of a film on Kashmir, she said the state […]
Copenhagen, Sep 16 (PTI) Air India has launched its direct flight to the Danish capital from New Delhi, the 11th destination for the national carrier in Europe, describing it as connecting Maharaja with the Mermaid. The flight landed at the airport here after more than a seven-hour journey at around […]
London, Sep 1 (PTI) The number of Indians visiting the British capital London is set to increase by a huge 90 per cent by 2025, according to official data released today. Last year, 0.27 million visitors from India came to London and that figure is set to hit 0.52 million […]
Criticising the Centre’s decision to authorise 10 agencies to intercept, monitor and decrypt data contained in any computer system, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan Saturday said the order was an “attack” on individual freedom and the Right to Privacy. Vijayan said it was even more “disturbing” that the media, members […]
Cold wave conditions tightened grip in Kashmir as the mercury went down at most places last night, with Leh, in the Ladakh region, experiencing the coldest night of the winter so far. Leh recorded a low of minus 15.8 degrees Celsius last night over three degrees down from minus 12.7 […]
Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah Friday expressed hope that the Supreme Court will take a “long hard look” at the legality of the Government of India’s order which allows government agencies to intercept “any information” contained in any computer system.“Given that the government has now authorised multiple […]
NDelhi’s air quality deteriorated to ‘severe’ category Saturday as a cover of smog surrounded the national capital and prevented dispersion of pollutants, authorities said This is a fourth time this season that the air quality here has worsened to severe category. The first time it dipped to the severe category […]
Javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra’s obsessive pursuit of excellence and a new-found sprint sensation in Hima Das gave Indian athletics audacious Olympic hopes but familiar dope shame kept things in perspective in an eventful 2018. If 2016 announced his arrival on the world scene with a junior world record, the 20-year-old […]
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan telephoned UN chief Antonio Guterres and raised the issue of Kashmir, a UN spokesman has said. Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN Secretary General, did not give further details about the conversation between Khan and Guterres. When asked to comment on India’s strong retort […]
Six terrorists were killed in an encounter Saturday morning with security forces in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Arampora village in Awantipora area of the south Kashmir district this morning following specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists there, a […]
J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday likened a section of the country’s wealthy to “rotten potatoes”, saying they don’t have any sensitivity towards society and do no charity.Malik, who has often spoken out against wealthy politicians and bureaucrats in Kashmir, was addressing a function of the state’s Sainik Welfare […]
US President Donald Trump has signed a bipartisan bill on Tibet into law that could enrage China, paving the way to impose a visa ban on Chinese officials who deny American citizens, government officials and journalists access to the sensitive Himalayan region, homeland of the exiled Dalai Lama. US citizens […]
Dia Mirza is the latest name to join the growing chorus, asking the reason for women’s absence from the Bollywood delegation of producers and actors that recently met Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss issues faced by the film industry. On Tuesday, an 18-member panel, including Akshay Kumar, Karan Johar, […]
A delegation of 48 newly-elected sarpanches of panchayats from Jammu and Kashmir called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday and sought his assistance for the development of the state.Led by chairman Shafiq Mir of All Jammu and Kashmir Panchayat Conference (AJKPC), an apex body of panchayat leaders of the […]
The Constitution does not have any provision to deal with anti-nationals raising slogans against India, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said, admitting some residents in Jammu and Kashmir have been influenced by elements inimical to national interests.Ahir said in Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist and […]
The BJP and the Congress workers clashed over the Rafale deal issue at Congress Bhawan here, a senior police official said. Minutes before senior Congress leader Kumari Selja was to address a press conference over the Rafale deal issue at the party office here Wednesday, the BJP workers allegedly stormed […]
After completion of six months of Governor’s rule on Wednesday, the Jammu and Kashmir came under President’s rule from midnight paving the way for the union cabinet to take all policy decisions related to the state.President Ram Nath Kovind signed the proclamation for imposition of central rule in the state, […]
Indian airlines are projected to need 2,300 planes worth USD 320 billion in the next 20 years amid unprecedented domestic passenger growth, aircraft maker Boeing said Wednesday as it raised the forecast for the country. As much as 85 per cent of the planes would be narrow-body and the rest […]
A journalist, who had criticised the BJP-led governments at the Centre and in Manipur on social media, has been sentenced to one year in detention by a local court, according to a statement issued by the state home department. The chief judicial magistrate of Imphal West district passed the order […]
Former Union minister P Chidambaram was Wednesday questioned by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) in connection with the INX Media money laundering case, official sources said. He arrived at the agency’s office in Jamnagar House, near India Gate, at around 11:15 am along with his lawyer. This is the first time […]
eCongress president Rahul Gandhi Wednesday said his party had managed to wake up the chief ministers of Assam and Gujarat to grant farm loan waivers and will rouse a sleeping Prime Minister Narendra Modi too. Gandhi’s comment came a day after he said he would not let Modi sleep till […]
The authorities Wednesday did not allow fresh traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway after shooting of stones from a hillock overlooking the road left hundreds of vehicles stranded, officials said. It was decided to clear the stranded vehicles and therefore no fresh traffic was allowed on the 270-km highway either […]
NGold prices fell by Rs 210 to Rs 31,850 per 10 gram at the bullion market Wednesday owing to tepid demand from local jewellers even as the precious metal firmed up overseas. Silver too weakened by Rs 435 to Rs 37,880 per kg due to reduced offtake by consuming industrial […]
National Conference president Farooq Abdullah Tuesday hit out at the Governor’s administration for ending disbursement of subsidised sugar to the state’s BPL consumers, saying it will adversely affect the poor. He also demanded that the administration roll back its decision for the benefit of the people. “It is an anti-people […]
The Delhi High Court Tuesday sought response of the Government of India (GoI) and the prison authorities on a plea by Dukhtaran-e-Millat (DeM) chief Aasiya Andrabi, arrested in a case of allegedly waging war against the country with support from Pakistan, challenging her solitary confinement.Besides Andrabi, her associates Sofi Fehmeeda […]
Pakistan’s Senate or Upper House on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution condemning the violence in Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday that resulted in the death of seven civilians.The resolution moved by Pakistan People’s Party leader Sherry Rehman also reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to continue its “moral and diplomatic support” to the […]
N Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned till noon on Wednesday amid sloganeering and protests by members from the AIADMK, the Congress and the TDP over various issues. While the AIADMK members protested against the construction of a dam across the Cauvery river, those from the Congress demanded a Joint Parliamentary Committee […]
e Addressing India’s distressed farmers directly from Parliament, Congress president Rahul Gandhi said Tuesday he will not let Prime Minister Narendra Modi sleep until all farms loans have been waived. In a stinging attack on what he described as crony capitalism, Gandhi said the government has turned a blind eye to […]
Prime Minister Imran Khan said Tuesday that Pakistan will do everything within its power to further the peace process in Afghanistan as talks sponsored by the country between the US and the Taliban were being held in the UAE to end the 17-year bloody conflict. The US and the Taliban […]
With Hindutva organisations ramping up pressure on the government to bring a law to build Ram temple in Ayodhya, Home Minister Rajnath Singh Tuesday asked BJP lawmakers to be patient on the issue At the BJP parliamentary party meeting, Ravindra Kushwaha and Hari Narayan Rajbhar, both of whom represent Lok […]
a The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to resolve the service-related grievances of its employees through a new committee which will hold its first hearing on Wednesday, officials said. The new Service Grievance Committee (SGC), set up by the administration to resolve the issues of its workers, will conduct its […]
Kargil in Ladakh region was the coldest place in Jammu and Kashmir Monday as minimum temperature dipped to minus 15.8 degree Celsius, MeT Office said Tuesday. Cold conditions continued in Kashmir valley and Ladakh, while there was some respite in the Jammu region. The mercury in Leh dipped to minus […]
Indicating that further simplification of the Goods and Services Tax is on the anvil, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said his government wants to ensure that ’99 per cent things’ attract sub-18 per cent GST slab. Before implementation of the GST, registered enterprises only numbered 65 lakh, which has now risen […]
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 2 pm on Tuesday as the AIADMK and DMK protested over Cauvery issue, while the Congress demanded that a privilege notice against the government be taken up for allegedly misleading Parliament and the Supreme Court on Rafale jet deal. Rajya Sabha proceedings have been disrupted […]
uThe rupee appreciated 37 paise to 71.19 against the US dollar in early trade at the interbank foreign exchange Tuesday after crude prices fell to a 14-month low level in international market The rise in the rupee was also supported by dollar-selling by exporters and banks and the US unit’s […]
M Breaking its five-day winning streak, the benchmark BSE Sensex fell 141 points in early trade Tuesday, as banking, IT, realty and FMCG stocks retreated, tracking sell-off in global market. The 30-share index dropped 140.51 points, or 0.40 per cent, to 36,129.56 points in opening trade. The gauge had rallied over […]
Skipper Virat Kohli Tuesday said the thought of having a spinner for the second Test against Australia never crossed his mind as he believed India’s four-pronged pace attack would do the job India lost the match by 146 runs. The visitors were outdone by a second successive eight-wicket haul by […]
Lok Sabha Bills to be introduced: * The National Institute of Design (Amendment) Bill 2018 Bills for consideration and passing: *The New Delhi International Arbitration Centre Bill, 2018 *The Consumer Protection Bill, 2018 – Discussion on natural calamities in various parts of the country particularly in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and […]
i Indian government’s “sustained and intense” pressure on the RBI could “undermine” the hard-fought improvements in the banking system over the past few years as well as the long-term financial stability in the country, S&P Global Ratings warned on Monday. In particular, S&P Global Ratings views as credit negative the circumstances […]
In a declaration that the Congress was back in the saddle, Rajasthan’s new deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot, who had pledged not to wear a turban till his party returns to power in the state, proudly sported a red bandhej safa on Monday. Clad in white kurta-pajama with white Nehru […]
While the results of the farmers protest in Delhi are yet to be seen at a wide scale, a conversation has definitely started with chefs and experts discussing the ways to tackle the issues faced by farmers Speaking at the recently concluded Tasting India Symposium here, eminent environmentalist Sunita Narain […]
Sushant Singh Rajput is happy with the response to his recently released film “Kedarnath” and he says it encourages him to do better. The film that marked the debut of Sara Ali Khan opened at Rs 7.25 crore and got mixed reviews from critics. It released on December 7. Sushant […]
A top US lawmaker has said that any IMF loan to cash-strapped Pakistan cannot be just a “convenient way” to repay its debt to China which has engaged many countries in a debt trap. Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to bail itself out […]
Union minister Smriti Irani Monday accused the opposition Congress of trying to malign the country’s defence establishment and said “lies” of the party’s chief Rahul Gandhi on Rafale deal have been exposed. The Congress is trying to play with the national security and is spreading lies to mislead the people, […]
The Delhi High Court is likely to pronounce on Monday its verdict on the appeals challenging a trial court’s judgement in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots case in which Congress leader Sajjan Kumar was acquitted. A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and Vinod Goel had on October 29 concluded hearing arguments […]
A senior National Conference (NC) leader on Sunday cautioned the people against the “divisive politics” and said harmony was an imperative for steering Jammu and Kashmir to a new era of peace, prosperity and development. “Polarisation may have short-term gains for opportunistic elements in the political arena, but ultimately it […]
Green-coloured balloons with ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ slogan written on them were found at the site of the International Gita Festival, 2018 being held in this city of Haryana. Some children were found playing with the balloons, police said Sunday. An FIR has been registered in this regard following a complaint by […]
The Election Commission has announced schedule for bye-election to three Assembly Constituencies in Odisha, Kerala, and Uttarakhand. The bye-election to Brajarajnagar Constituency in Odisha, Thrikkakara seat in Kerala, and Champawat Constituency in Uttarakhand will be held on 31st of this month. The Election Commission said, counting of votes will take […]
Government has approved the highest bid of Star9 Mobility Private Limited for sale of entire 51 percent of government’s shareholding of Pawan Hans Limited and transfer of management control. The Alternative Mechanism, empowered by the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, comprising Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, Union […]
General Manoj Mukund Naravane today received a guard of honour at the South Block lawns in New Delhi prior to relinquishing as Chief of the Army Staff. The current Vice Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Manoj Pande is taking over as the next Army Chief. The 29th Army Chief […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today called for encouraging local languages in courts saying, it will increase the confidence of the common people in the judicial system. Mr. Modi said this while addressing the inaugural session of the Joint Conference of Chief Ministers of the States and Chief Justices of High […]
India’s first cable-stayed bridge- Anji Khad Bridge will be complete by December this year in Reasi district of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This was stated by Konkan Railways Project Officer Sanjay Kumar today. Anji Khad Bridge is situated over the Anji river. It will connect the Katra-Reasi […]
External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar will be leaving shortly for Bhutan after completing his visit to Bangladesh. Dr. Jaishankar arrived in Dhaka yesterday on his second official visit since March last year. During his visit Dr. Jaishankar called on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina and held meeting with Bangladeshi Foreign […]
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will launch the Mandate Document of National Curriculum Framework today. The National Education Policy – 2020 recommends development of National Curriculum Frameworks, NCF in four areas of School Education, Early Childhood Care and Education, Teacher Education and Adult Education. The Mandate Document describes the development process […]
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has stressed on the need to ensure that the enormous data collected by digital technology platforms is safeguarded and called for more focus on cyber security and data privacy. Mr Goyal said this while addressing the Confederation of Indian Industry – Global Unicorn Summit […]
Union Road Transport and highways Minister Nitin Gadkari will be dedicating two NHAI projects in Telangana to the nation this morning. The Four laning of the National Highway 161, in two stretches, Mangalore to Telangana and Ramsanpalle to Mangalore will be dedicated to the nation. The two stretches have been […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Semicon India Conference-2022 today. This three-day event will take place in Bengaluru. The three-day conference, is being organised to take forward the vision of Prime Minister to make India a leader in the electronics manufacturing , semiconductor design, manufacturing and innovation, according to a […]
