Election Expenditure Observer inspects Integrated Control Room, MCMC, Media Centre at Kathua
KATHUA: Expenditure Observer Atesham Ansari (IRS) today inspected key election facilities in Kathua District, including the Integrated Election Control Room, Media Certification & Monitoring Committee (MCMC) and the Media Centre established in the DEO Office Kathua. The visit aimed to assess the readiness and effectiveness of the dedicated cells established to ensure transparency and efficiency […]
Next govt in J&K will be of ‘nationalist people’, ‘not anti-nationals’: Ram Madhav
Nowshera/Jammu: BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav on Thursday said the next government in Jammu and Kashmir will be of “nationalist people” and “not anti-nationals”. The BJP leader made this assertion as he blamed the National Conference and the PDP for using former militants in their campaigning and the family members of separatists to plunge […]
Chief Secretary reviews preparations for Kashmir Marathon
SRINAGAR: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo on Thursday chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to review the preparedness for the inaugural edition of Kashmir Marathon. The meeting discussed the route map, promotional strategies, registrations with a particular focus on sponsorship. While chairing the meeting, Atal Dulloo impressed upon the officers that all the arrangements should […]
Kajol shares adorable throwback picture with mom Tanuja on Teachers’ Day
Mumbai (Maharashtra) : On the occasion of Teachers’ Day, Kajol shared a throwback picture with her mother-veteran actor Tanuja to give tribute to “biggest teacher” of her life. Kajol took to Instagram to celebrate this day by posting a special message on Thursday. The monochrome photo features baby Kajol sitting on Tanuja’s shoulder. Both mother-daughter […]
Film director Vivek Agnihotri declines Oxford Union debate on Kashmir, calls theme ‘very offensive’
Mumbai (Maharashtra) : Calling it a direct challenge to India’s sovereignty, film director Vivek Ranjan Agnihotri said on Thursday that he declined an invitation by the Oxford Union and found the theme of the debate–“This House Believes in an Independent State of’Kashmir” meaningless. In a conversation with Media he shared, “They invited me and I […]
Pakistan’s Sindh govt under fire for ordering 138 luxury vehicles for assistant commissioners
Karachi: The Pakistan Peoples Party-led government in the southern Sindh province of Pakistan has come under severe criticism after it ordered 138 double-cabin vehicles for all assistant commissioners across the province. At a time when cash-strapped Pakistan is going through its worst economic crisis, and people are frustrated with rising prices and bills, the provincial […]
Birla underscores need to excel in AI, biotech
New Delhi: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Thursday stressed on the need to keep India ahead in the field of artificial intelligence, biotechnology and other modern fields as these will play a key role in the fourth industrial revolution where the country has a crucial part cut out for itself. He also said that […]
President Droupadi Murmu confers National Awards on Teachers
New Delhi : President Droupadi Murmu conferred National Awards on teachers from across the country at a function held in New Delhi on the occasion of Teachers Day on Thursday. Addressing the gathering, the President said that teachers have to prepare such citizens who are not only educated but also sensitive, honest and enterprising. She […]
Kamran Akmal slams Pakistan team management for showing lack of faith in spinners
Karachi: Former player and national selector Kamran Akmal has slammed the past and present national team management including captains for showing lack of faith in spinners while playing home Test series. Akmal said spinners in the country have been systematically sidelined and not given proper chances to show their worth in last three years, in […]
Over 20,000 Pakistanis imprisoned in 88 countries, says govt
Lahore: At least 20,000 Pakistanis are currently imprisoned across 88 countries, mostly in Saudi Arabia and UAE, according to official data. Among those incarcerated, 68 Pakistani nationals face death penalty, convicted for crimes such as terrorism, murder, and drug trafficking, The Express Tribune newspaper reported on Thursday citing the government report. A vast majority of […]
