NC asks J&K admin to come clean on leasing electricity from Ratle Power Project to Rajasthan

Srinagar:  The National Conference on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to come clean on leasing electricity from the Ratle Power Project to Rajasthan. National Conference (NC) spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said the administration needs to clear the air on the agreement between Jammu and Kashmir State Power Development Corporation (JKSPDC) and Rajasthan Urja […]

Indian Navy rescues all 21 crew of hijacked vessel off Somalia coast

New Delhi : After a high-voltage drama in the high seas, all 21 crew members including 15 Indian nationals from the hijacked vessel MV Lila Norfolk off Somalia coast were safely evacuated by the Indian Navy on Friday. “Indian Navy’s Swift Response to the Hijacking Attempt of MV Lila Norfolk in the North Arabian Sea. […]

Parliament hosts empowering event for 500+ women panchayat representatives from across India

New Delhi : In a unique move, the Parliament on Friday hosted a programme named ‘Panchayat Se Parliament Tak’ for over 500 women representatives of diverse backgrounds from Panchayats and urban local bodies of different states aimed at empowering and supporting women grassroots leaders. The awareness programme for women representatives of panchayats and urban local […]

ICC announces schedule for 2024 T20 World Cup, India to face Pakistan on June 9

New Delhi : A new chapter will unfold in one of the oldest rivalries in cricket history as India will square off against Pakistan on June 9 in New York as the International Cricket Council (ICC) on Friday announced the schedule for the upcoming T20 World Cup. ICC announced the schedule for the competition on […]

India’s GDP to grow 7.3 pc in 2023-24: Statistical Office estimates

New Delhi : The Indian economy is expected to grow 7.3 per cent in the current financial year 2023-24, remaining the fastest-growing major economy, the National Statistics Office said on Friday. However, these are early projections for 2023-24. Improved data coverage, actual tax collections, expenditures incurred on subsidies, and data revisions made by source agencies […]

5 drug peddlers, including woman, arrested in Baramulla

Srinagar : Five drug peddlers, including a woman, were arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district and contraband substances were recovered from their possession, police said on Friday. A police party intercepted a vehicle with five people, including a woman, on board at a checkpoint established at Kralhar area of the north Kashmir district, a […]

Power shutdown

JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL, Jammu has informed that the power supply to Phinter, Billawar, Mandli, Parnalla, Baddu and adjoining areas will remain affected on January 06 from 8 am to 2 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Sarore, Jakh, Jogpur, Raika, Industry, Patli, Bhaderwah Town, Thatri, Premnagar, Dhara and adjoining areas will remain affected […]

DC Udhampur reviews departmental litigations pending in Courts

Seeks speedy removal of legal obstacles for smooth execution of vital projects  UDHAMPUR: Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Saloni Rai chaired a meeting of the District-Level Standing Committee in the Conference Hall of the DC Office Complex to review the progress made in pursuing the pending litigation related to the encroachment of State and Government land. The […]