Women, youths can rid country of evils of nepotism, corruption: PM Modi
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said nepotism, dynasticism and corruption in politics impeded India’s development after independence and called on people, especially women and the youth, to end these “evils”. Speaking at a function to celebrate the 127th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, Modi said the twin evils of nepotism […]
J&K Police to conduct anti-sabotage check at railway stations
Jammu: Amid major security beef-up ahead of Republic Day celebrations here, the Jammu and Kashmir police will be conducting an anti-sabotage check of railway assets. These directions were passed by Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) Railways, Sunil Kumar during a security review meeting here this evening. The ADGP directed all the officers to ensure […]
Fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar, 2-time CM Karpoori Thakur awarded Bharat Ratna Posthumously
New Delhi: Two-time Bihar chief minister Karpoori Thakur has been named for the country’s highest civilian award Bharat Ratna posthumously, a Rashtrapati Bhawan communique said on Tuesday on the eve of the birth centenary of the fountainhead of OBC politics in Bihar. Thakur, who passed away in 1988, was the first non-Congress socialist leader who became […]
India-set ‘To Kill a Tiger’ nominated for best documentary feature at Oscars 2024
New Delhi: “To Kill a Tiger”, set in a small Indian village, was on Tuesday nominated for the best documentary feature at the 2024 Academy Awards. A Canadian production, “To Kill a Tiger” is directed by Delhi-born Nisha Pahuja, an Emmy-nominated filmmaker based in Toronto. It had its world premiere at Toronto International Film Festival […]
PM Modi engages in freewheeling interaction with awardees; children share details of their achievements
New Delhi [India],: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees and engaged in a freewheeling interaction with them at his residence in the national capital on Tuesday. The children shared details of their achievements due to which they have been selected for the award. Various subjects like music, culture, […]
BJP holds first SEC meeting to debate electoral roadmap for LS polls in J&K
Jammu: The BJP on Tuesday held the first meeting of its state election committee (SEC) to discuss grassroot-level roadmap for the party’s electoral success with a thumping majority in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls in Jammu and Kashmir. Jammu and Kashmir BJP chief Ravinder Raina, who chaired the meeting, said the 2024 Lok Sabha elections […]
Minor booked in Kishtwar for derogatory social media post
Jammu: A minor was booked on Tuesday for allegedly posting derogatory content on social media in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district, police said. Acting promptly against a derogatory social media post, an FIR was registered at Chatroo police station against a minor who posted the content, they said. The police cyber cell is continuously monitoring […]
Shailendra Kumar conducts public outreach camp at Panchari
Emphasizes enhanced coordination among admin, public to achieve set development goals UDHAMPUR: Principal Secretary Agriculture Production Department, Shailendra Kumar, conducted a public outreach cum grievances redressal camp at Government Higher Secondary School, Panchari in Udhampur district. The event was attended by District Development Council Chairman Udhampur, Lal Chand, Deputy Commissioner, Saloni Rai, Senior Superintendent of […]
Principal Secretary chairs public darbar at Samba; advocates collaborative efforts for overall growth, development
SAMBA: Principal Secretary Higher Education, Alok Kumar, today chaired a public darbar at Deputy Commissioner’s office here to take stock of public grievances and demands besides assessing development works being executed in the district. The participants apprised the Principal Secretary about their development issues, seeking timely intervention for redressal of the same. The issues and […]
National Road Safety Month 2024: RTO Kashmir Visits Pahalgam sub-division
Multiple Road Safety events held ANANTNAG: Pahalgam sub-division today witnessed celebration of multiple road safety events under the banner of Road Safety Month, 2024 being organised by Motor Vehicle Department (MVD) Anantnag in collaboration with local administration of Pahalgam Sub Division. RTO Kashmir, Syed Shanawaz Bukhari, who was Chief Guest on the occasion flagged-off Maxi […]
