France natural partner in India’s journey to becoming a developed nation: PM Modi
PARIS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that the people of India have taken the resolve to make the country a developed nation and France is a natural partner in this journey. “Bold and ambitious goals are being set for this. The people of India have taken the resolve to make ourselves a developed nation. […]
Defence cooperation strong pillar of bilateral ties, France important partner in ‘Make in India’: PM Modi
PARIS: Noting that defence ties have been a strong pillar of relations between India and France and a symbol of the deep trust, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday talked about the possibilities of co-development and said the two countries together want to fulfill “not just ours but also requirements of other friendly countries”. Addressing a […]
J&K HC dismisses bail application of several accused in police SI recruitment scam
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday dismissed the bail application of several accused, including mastermind Yatin Yadav, behind last year’s police sub-inspector recruitment scam. Yadav was among 33 people charge-sheeted in the case last year. Justice Rajesh Sekhri was hearing a petition filed by Yadav and others, invoking Section 437 of the CrPC […]
No ‘flat rate’ on electricity now for govt employees in official quarters of J&K’s twin cities
JAMMU: The J&K Government on Friday withdrew its 2013 order regarding payment of electricity charges by its employees residing in official quarters at Srinagar and Jammu at flat rates. “The Government Order No. 301-GAD of 2013, dated 20.02.2013, pertaining to the payment of electricity charges by Government employees residing in Government Quarters at Srinagar and Jammu […]
NIA arrests two persons involved with Kashmiri terror group from Srinagar
NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough in Jammu and Kashmir terror conspiracy case, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two persons, involved with Kashmiri terror groups, from Srinagar. The arrested accused have been identified as Mushaib Fayaz Baba alias Shoaib (20) and Hilal Yaqoob Deva alias Sethi Soab (35). They belonged to the Shopian […]
Mining Department seizes Nine Vehicles Involved in Illegal Mining in Poonch District
POONCH: On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Poonch, Yasin M Choudhary, the Department of Geology and Mining, in presence of DMO, Javid Iqbal, seized nine vehicles involved in illegal mining and lifting of raw material without a valid e-challan in different parts of the district. The vehicles were seized three in Kalai, two in Drungli, three […]
PM Modi meets thought leaders, prominent business people in Paris
PARIS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met thought leaders and some prominent business people during the second day of his visit to France. The Prime Minister met prominent aerospace engineer and pilot Thomas Pesquet and Chanel CEO Leena Nair. He also met Charlotte Chopin, a yoga practitioner who will turn 100 soon. PM Modi said Charlotte Chopin’s […]
Power shutdown
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Industrial Estate Ghatti, Jakh, Jogpur, Raika, Industry and adjoining areas shall remain affected on July 17 from 8 am to 10 am. Similarly, the power supply to Bhoond, Sandher, Mashka, Sewa Hydral Project Bani, Bhander, Chalog, Dhager, Bhathindi, Sunjawan, Vidhata Nagar, Kargil Colony, […]
DC Srinagar Aijaz Asad flags off Cyclothon for a “Drug- Free Srinagar”
SRINAGAR:- The Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Friday morning flagged-off a Cycle Race, Cyclothon under categories of 17/19 years Girls and 14 years Boys under Drug free Srinagar campaign here at Bakshi Stadium to raise mass awareness against drug abuse. The Cycle Race was organized by the Department of Youth Services and Sports Office […]
Chief of Army Staff calls on Lt Governor
SRINAGAR: General Manoj Pande, Chief of Army Staff called on Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha at Raj Bhavan today. The Chief of Army staff and the Lt Governor held extensive discussion on various security issues. The Army Chief was accompanied by Lt General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command and Lt General Rajiv Ghai, GOC 15 […]
