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The convenor of Aam Aadmi party Arvind Kejriwal today announced the name of Sangrur MP Bhagwant Singh Mann as a Chief Minister candidate for Punjab. While announcing CM candidate Arvind Kejriwal sad 93.3 percent people voted in his favour so respecting the sentiments of people, party decided to declare him […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches in over 10 locations in Punjab at the premises of a relative of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi. AIR correspondent reports, the searches are being done in connection with an alleged illegal sand mining linked money laundering case.
Home Affairs Ministry has asked the State and Union Territories’ administration to ensure strict compliance of the provisions of Flag Code of India 2002 and the prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 1971. In a letter written to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators, Union Home Ministry has said, Indian […]
Punjab Assembly elections has been deferred to 20th February this year. Earlier, the poll was scheduled to take place on 14th February. The Commission had received several representations from State Government, Political Parties and other organizations drawing attention regarding movement of a large number of devotees from Punjab to Varanasi […]
Polling for 336 seats in 93 Nagar Panchayats in Maharashtra, which was opened due to cancellation of a political reservation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), is being held today. The Nagar Panchayats where polling is taking place are Murbad and Shahapur in Thane district and Khalapur, Tala, Mangaon, Mhasla, Poladpur, and […]
India is all set to host the football AFC Women’s Asian Cup India 2022 from Thursday. Addressing a virtual press conference, AIFF President Praful Patel said, the tournament will help in building women’s football in India. He said, all the preparations for the tournament are in place and we are […]
In Badminton, two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu will look to end her title drought at the Syed Modi International Tournament that begins at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow today. Sindhu will take on Tanya Hemanth in the round 32 match today. The ace shuttler will look to […]
In cricket, India lifted the Under-19 Asia Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by nine wickets in a rain-interrupted One-Day International final in Dubai through Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method. Earlier, Sri Lanka opted to bat first and scored 106 for nine in the stipulated 38 overs.
In Cricket, the Under19 Asia Cup between India and Sri Lanka is underway in Dubai. Sri Lanka were 74 for 7 in 32 overs when reports last came in. Earlier Sri Lanka won the toss and opted for Bat. India entered the finals after defeating Bangladesh in the second semifinal […]
In the 50 over Cricket, India were 34 for 1 in 12 overs against Bangladesh in the semifinals of the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup at Sharjah when reports last came. Bangladesh won the toss and opted to bowl first. Pakistan takes on Sri Lanka in the other semi-final in Dubai […]
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 […]
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 […]
During Chiefministership of GM Sadiq school textbooks in J&K carried a chapter on Maqbool Sherwani of Baramulla,Master Abdul Aziz of Muzaffarabad and Pushkar Nath Zadu of Srinagar. It extolled contribution of three heroes during 1947 Pakistani invasion. Sherwani-The Communist view Who was this Sherwani and what made him a national […]
Senior BJP leader, BJP HQ in charge and Former minister J & K Priya Sethi today slammed the former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and senior National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah for giving sermons on divisive politics and dismantling walls of hatred. In a statement issued here today, Priya […]
European Parliament will choose its President for the second half of the legislative term today. The meeting will be presided over by a Vice-President, determined in accordance with the order of precedence. Four Member Election Parliament, Roberta Metsola, Alice Bah, Kosma Zlotowski, and Sira Rego have announced their candidacy. The […]
In Jammu and Kashmir, at least 12 people were killed and about nine injured in a stampede at Mata Vaishno Devi Bhawan near Katra this morning. Rescue operations are underway. J&K DGP Dilbag Singh said that the incident occurred around 2:45 am. Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said that the […]
In Jammu and Kashmir, three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces at the outskirts of Srinagar city last night. Police said, incriminating materials including arms and ammunition were recovered from the encounter site – Pantha Chowk. Nine terrorists were killed during the past 36 hours in three […]
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that his administration will break all walls that create hurdles in the development of J&K. Addressing the first-ever J&K Real Estate Summit in Jammu today, LG Sinha said that J&K has suffered at the hands of those who mislead people that […]
In Jammu and Kashmir, four terrorists were killed today in two different encounters with security forces in Pulwama and Shopian districts. As per a police spokesperson, two terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces this afternoon in Hardumir Tral area of Pulwama district. Police said that the identity […]
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today inaugurated the reopening ceremony of historic St Luke’s Church in Srinagar that has been fully renovated, conserved and opened for the public to offer prayers. Addressing the gathering through virtual mode, the Lt Governor said that the lost glory of the oldest Church in Srinagar […]
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 […]
A Webinar was organized on Baba Kaliveer custodian of consciousness of Jammu Kashmir and North India was organized by Shri Baba Kaliveer Eco Spritual Research Centre. The Webinar started with the devotional song on the deity by RJ Ruhi and RJ Joshi. The discourse on the topic was initiated by […]
Lalleswari or Lalded has dominated the linguistic, cultural and spiritual landscape of Kashmir since the last 700 years. Born in early 14th CE, she cultivated the moral and ethical tapestry in the minds and hearts of people. Her out pouring in the form of vaakhs, are part and parcel of […]
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 convenor of Aam Aadmi party Arvind Kejriwal today announced the name of Sangrur MP Bhagwant Singh Mann as a Chief Minister candidate for Punjab. While announcing CM candidate Arvind Kejriwal sad 93.3 percent people voted in his favour so respecting the sentiments of people, party decided to declare him […]
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is conducting searches in over 10 locations in Punjab at the premises of a relative of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Channi. AIR correspondent reports, the searches are being done in connection with an alleged illegal sand mining linked money laundering case.
Home Affairs Ministry has asked the State and Union Territories’ administration to ensure strict compliance of the provisions of Flag Code of India 2002 and the prevention of Insults to National Honour Act 1971. In a letter written to the Chief Secretaries and Administrators, Union Home Ministry has said, Indian […]
Punjab Assembly elections has been deferred to 20th February this year. Earlier, the poll was scheduled to take place on 14th February. The Commission had received several representations from State Government, Political Parties and other organizations drawing attention regarding movement of a large number of devotees from Punjab to Varanasi […]
Polling for 336 seats in 93 Nagar Panchayats in Maharashtra, which was opened due to cancellation of a political reservation of Other Backward Classes (OBCs), is being held today. The Nagar Panchayats where polling is taking place are Murbad and Shahapur in Thane district and Khalapur, Tala, Mangaon, Mhasla, Poladpur, and […]
Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Dr Virendra Kumar will launch the first bi-monthly E-Newsletter of Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities today. The E-Newsletter will be launched during the inauguration of the main building of Composite Regional Centre for Skill Development, Rehabilitation, and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed confidence that in the times to come India will fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the world. Virtually delivering the World address at the World Economic Forum, Davos Summit, Mr. Modi said, India is moving forward with great strength and vigour. He said, India is […]
India and Pakistan today exchanged the list of nuclear installations and facilities, covered under the Agreement on the Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear Installations and Facilities between India and Pakistan. The Agreement provides that India and Pakistan inform each other of the nuclear installations and facilities to be covered under […]
Covid-19 cases are continuously rising in Delhi amid increase in number of cases of Omicron variant of coronavirus. A total of one thousand 796 fresh Covid cases were reported in the city yesterday. As per the health bulletin of Delhi, Covid positivity rate has crossed two percent mark and currently […]
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is celebrating its 64th foundation day today. It was on this day in 1958 when DRDO was formed to make India strong and self-reliant in terms of science and technology and especially in military technologies. In the span of 63 years the organization has […]
