J&K LG reviews underground cabling project for Amarnath cave shrine
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir LG Manoj Sinha on Saturday chaired a meeting of the Power Development department and reviewed among other things the progress on the underground cabling project for grid connectivity of the Amarnath cave shrine, an official spokesman said. The meeting was attended among others by Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Finance […]
J&K: BJP in danger of losing Udhampur, claims Omar Abdullah
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir): Responding to the BJP’s claim that it was on course to win the Udhampur Lok Sabha seat, which it currently holds, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah claimed on Saturday that the ruling party at the Centre was in danger of losing the constituency. Accusing the BJP state president […]
IGP Kashmir Zone chairs joint security coordination meeting at J&K’s Awantipora
Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir): Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, VK Birdi, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and General Officer Commanding, Counter Insurgency Force (GOC Victor Force), held a joint security review meeting at District Police Office (DPO) Awantipora, an official statement said. According to the official release, at the outset of the meeting, which was […]
‘Unfortunate’ that NC contesting in Anantnag-Rajouri seat against friend who turned ‘greedy’: Omar
Pulwama (J&K): National Conference (NC) vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said it was “unfortunate” that his party was contesting elections in the Anantnag-Rajouri parliamentary constituency against a friend who turned “greedy” for a Lok Sabha seat. Abdullah was apparently referring to PDP president Mehbooba Mufti contesting the polls from the seat in south Kashmir. […]
Lok Sabha polls about safeguarding J&K’s identity, saving its resources: Mehbooba
Anantnag (J&K): The Lok Sabha elections are not about addressing the day-to-day development issues but safeguarding the identity of Jammu and Kashmir and saving its resources, PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday. The former chief minister of the erstwhile Jammu and Kashmir state, who is contesting the general elections from the Anantnag-Rajouri constituency, took […]
A third of China’s urban population at danger due to land sinking, finds new study
New Delhi: About a third of China’s urban population is estimated to be at risk due to land subsidence, shows a new finding which researchers said is indicative of a global phenomenon. China’s urban area below the sea level could triple by 2120, potentially affecting 55 to 128 million residents, it found. Using satellite data, […]
Terrorist hideout busted in J&K’s Reasi
Jammu: A terrorist hideout was busted in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district on Saturday, leading to seizure of some incriminating material, police said. The hideout was busted in Dalas Barneli area in Arnas sub division during a search and cordon operation, which was launched following reliable information about its presence, a police spokesperson said. Two […]
Role played by India during G-20 presidency appreciated at IMF and WB meeting: Seth
Washington: During the annual Spring meetings of the IMF and the World Bank there was a widespread appreciation of the role played by India during its G-20 presidency in building consensus on a range of key global issues, a top Indian official has said. India hosted the G20 Summit in New Delhi from September 9-10. […]
US Defence Secy Austin, Israeli counterpart Gallant discuss developments in Gaza
Washington: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin held talks with Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant and discussed efforts to maintain regional stability and the latest developments in Gaza. The readout from Pentagon Press Secretary Major General Pat Ryder reads, “Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant today to […]
LSG skipper KL Rahul surpasses CSK icon MS Dhoni for this IPL record
Lucknow: Lucknow Super Giants skipper KL Rahul surpassed Chennai Super Kings icon MS Dhoni to become the player with the most fifty-plus scores in the history of the Indian Premier League as a designated wicketkeeper. Rahul showed a glimpse of returning to his former self during LSG’s 8-wicket win over CSK on Friday, since returning […]
