Man booked under PSA for anti national activities in Bandipora: J&K Police
BANDIPORA: Jammu and Kashmir Police have arrested a former terrorist and Hurriyat member under public safety act in North Kashmir’s Bandipora, police officials said. “Police booked one ex terrorist & member of APHC namely Ameer Hamza Shah R/o Quilmuqam Bandipora under PSA and lodged him in District Jail Baramulla, for his continuous involvement in anti […]
India has taken very proactive approach on various G20 priorities: IMF
IMF has said that India has taken a very proactive approach toward making progress on the priorities of the G20 and its presidency’s key priorities are enhancing financing for global public goods and strengthening macroeconomic coordination. India assumed the year-long presidency of the G20 on December 1, 2022, and is hosting over 200 meetings and […]
J&K High Court allowing repairs of houseboats has come relief to owners, but many say lack funds for costly work
SRINAGAR: The order of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court allowing repairs of houseboats has come as a relief to the owners of these floating dwellings in the city’s water bodies, but many claim that the delay has pushed them into penury with no means to undertake the costly works. Manzoor Ahmed Pakhtoon, president Houseboat […]
BR Sharma appointed as J&K State Election Commissioner
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday appointed Braj Raj Sharma as the State Election Commissioner. An order by the government stated that in exercise of the powers conferred by proviso to sub-section (3) of section 36 of the Jammu and Kashmir Panchayati Raj Act, 1989, the Lieutenant Governor is pleased […]
Public representatives must think beyond themselves for development of nation: President Droupadi Murmu
JAIPUR: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said public representatives should think beyond themselves for the development of the nation and society. Instead of “me or mine”, it should be “ours”, Murmu said while addressing members of the Rajasthan Assembly here. The eighth session of the Rajasthan assembly resumed on Friday. The session began on January […]
East Asia Summit must be committed to free and open Indo-Pacific: EAM Jaishankar
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bond scheme was designed to favour the ruling party and demanded a transparent system of electoral funding. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said more than 52 per cent of the BJP’s political donations of Rs 5,271.97 crore between FY 2016-17 and FY 2021-22 came from electoral […]
Parts of Delhi receive light rainfall, adds to woes of people battling flood threat
New Delhi: Parts of the national capital received light rainfall on Friday afternoon, adding to the woes of the people as the city grapples with a flood-like situation following the overflowing of the Yamuna river. The rain was recorded in Laxmi Nagar areas and a few areas in east Delhi. Other areas, including Lutyens’ Delhi, […]
Electoral bond scheme designed to favour ruling party, need transparency: Congress
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday alleged that the electoral bond scheme was designed to favour the ruling party and demanded a transparent system of electoral funding. Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera said more than 52 per cent of the BJP’s political donations of Rs 5,271.97 crore between FY 2016-17 and FY 2021-22 came from electoral […]
Thousands descend at Sriharikota to witness Chandrayaan-3 launch
Sriharikota: It is ‘D-Day’ here at the Satish Dhawan Space Centre as scores of people comprising families and journalists have descended here to witness India’s attempt at creating history with the launch of Chandrayaan-3, the Indian Space Research Organisation’s third moon mission. Despite scorching heat and a forecast of dry weather, passenger vehicles carrying ardent […]
Agriculture, allied sectors contribution to GDP can further rise on strengthened marketing; FPOs are key: Amit Shah
NEW DELHI: Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the contribution of agriculture and allied sectors to the country’s GDP can be further enhanced by strengthening marketing, for which Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) are the key. Addressing a conclave here, the minister said agriculture can become a profitable business if modern technology and marketing methods […]
