J&K polls Phase 3: Turnout likely to surpass LS election figures

New Delhi: The third and final phase of Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday saw a turnout of 65.48 per cent till 5 pm, which is likely to surpass the Lok Sabha poll turnout in the corresponding seven districts, according to latest data available. In the recently-held parliamentary polls, the turnout in these […]

Cyber attacks major threat to national security: President Murmu

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said cyber attacks have emerged as a major threat to the national security and the civil services and armed forces must join hands to create a secure nationwide system capable of thwarting them. She said the country’s security concerns extend beyond preservation of territorial integrity and encompass other […]

Gold snaps 10-day rally; declines Rs 200 on muted demand

New Delhi: Gold prices declined by Rs 200 to Rs 78,100 per 10 grams, snapping a 10-day winning streak, in the national capital on Tuesday, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The precious metal closed at Rs 78,300 per 10 grams on Monday. However, silver remained flat at Rs 92,500 per kilogram on Tuesday. […]

Modi govt attacking Constitution, working for handful of billionaires: Rahul Gandhi in Sonipat

Sonipat: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday accused the Narendra Modi government of attacking the Constitution and also slammed it over various issues including unemployment, the Agniveer scheme and farmers’ welfare. Addressing a public meeting in Sonipat while campaigning for the October 5 Haryana assembly polls, he also alleged that the government was working for […]

Wangchuk’s detention shows govt’s utter disregard for democratic freedom: CPI (M)’s Tarigami

Srinagar: CPI (M) leader M Y Tarigami Tuesday condemned the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several other Ladakhis, saying it reflects the government’s “utter disregard” for democratic freedom. “Condemning, in no uncertain terms, the detention of prominent climate activist Sonam Wangchuk along with his supporters at Singhu border. Scuttling the peaceful Delhi Chalo […]

‘Fundamental right to protest snatched’: Mehbooba Mufti on Sonam Wangchuk’s detention

Srinagar: People’s Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday hit out at the Centre over the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk and several other Ladakhis, saying even the fundamental right to protest has been “snatched” from the people. Wangchuk and around 120 others on a march to Delhi demanding Sixth Schedule status for Ladakh […]

Indian Army Organised A Lecture On Bad Effects Of Tobacco at Naili Rajouri

Rajouri :Keeping in view the Indian Army’s core objective of maintaining cordial relations with local citizens a “Lecture on Bad Effects of Tobacco” for spreading awareness amongst young generation as well as local populace was organised . This lecture helped to promote and spread the knowledge on best practices to boost physical & mental wellbeing […]

Indian Army Conducts Sports And Cultural Festival at Banj Rajouri

Rajouri: Indian Army at Samote in District Rajouri (J&K) organised Sports & Cultural Festival at Banj to reach out Gujjars and Bakkarwals who had migrated to higher reaches of Pir Panjal Ranges, moved across to Kashmir Valley and now returning back.  Considering the hardship being faced by Gujjars & Bakkarwals every year, Indian Army organised […]

Indian Army Conducted Amity Meeting For Gujjar & Bakarwals At Haribudha Poonch

Poonch : Indian Army organized an Amity Meeting with the local residents of Haribudha in Poonch District. The said meeting was organized to increase the outreach to locals and improve the coordination between Awam and Indian Army. The locals were informed of the prevailing situation and the ongoing Indian Army efforts for protection of Awam. […]