Pakistan’s Punjab province CM calls cross-border united efforts to deal with smog
Lahore: Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province Maryam Nawaz on Wednesday called for united efforts with the Punjab province of India against what she described as the common enemy ‘smog,’ saying it is “not a political but a humanitarian issue.” The provincial government also imposed a ‘Green Lockdown’ in different parts of Lahore for the […]
Indian national arrested in Nepal for online fraud
Kathmandu: A 30-year-old Indian national has been arrested in Nepal for allegedly cheating people online, police said. Rajiv Mahanandan, a permanent resident of Orrisa, currently residing in Haldibari Rural Municipality in Jhapa district, has been arrested for online fraud, according to a press release issued by Nepal Police headquarters on Tuesday. Rajiv is accused of […]
CEO JSCL leads inspection drive on E-Buses to enhance passenger experience, get feedback
JAMMU, : Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jammu Smart City Ltd. (JSCL) and Commissioner of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), Dr. Devansh Yadav conducted an extensive inspection drive across Jammu’s e-bus routes today to ensure service quality and gather passenger feedback. The drive, led by Dr. Devansh Yadav, commenced at 5:00 AM and continued throughout the day.Dr. […]
Ayush, Sathish advance to pre-quarterfinals at Hylo Open badminton tournament in Germany
Saarbrucken: Indian shuttlers Ayush Shetty and Sathish Kumar Karunakaran advanced to the men’s singles pre-quarterfinals of the Hylo Open Super 300 tournament after beating their respective opponents here on Wednesday. Shetty beat Joakim Oldorff of Finland 21-12 21-17 in the first round match that lasted 38 minutes. He will face Giovanni Toti of Italy next. […]
Rahul’s poor strike rate, below-par leadership cost him LSG retention
New Delhi: KL Rahul’s inability to adapt to the ever-changing dynamics of T20 batting cost him his retention at Lucknow Super Giants with the franchise opting for an alpha finisher in Nicholas Pooran as per the preferences of head coach Justin Langer and mentor Zaheer Khan. It was first reported by PTI in August that […]
Horticulture Department Jammu flags off exposure visit of Women Farmers
JAMMU, To motivate women farmers to adopt Horticulture as a source of livelihood, Director Horticulture Jammu C. L Sharma flagged off an Exposure visit of a group of 72 Women Farmers. During the exposure visit, women farmers visited Strawberry plantation farm, Protected Cultivation Structures, Micro- Food Processing Units, Geo-Tanksetc at Gazian and Morchapur. The purpose […]
ACB-Kathua Admin hosts discussion on combating illegal mining
KATHUA: As part of Vigilance Awareness Week 2024, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) and District Administration Kathua on Wednesday organised an awareness program themed “Illegal Mining,” to highlight ethical practices in the mining sector. The day-long event attracted numerous stakeholders, including mining lessees, crusher owners, complainants and officials from across different government departments, underscoring a unified […]
BJP still firm on backing Raj Thackeray’s son in Mahim seat: Fadnavis
Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the BJP still wants to throw its weight behind MNS head Raj Thackeray’s son Amit Thackeray in Mahim assembly seat, which the ruling Shiv Sena is also contesting. Efforts will be made to find a solution to this, Fadnavis told reporters here. The senior BJP […]
Petrol, diesel commission hiked; no change in retail price
New Delhi: Commission paid to petrol pump dealers on sale of petrol and diesel has been hiked without change in retail price but rates will go down in several places in states such as Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Himachal Pradesh on account of intrastate freight rationalisation. Commission on sale of petrol has been hiked by 65 […]
Businesses expect resounding sales as Diwali shoppers balance budget and big expectations
New Delhi: The roads are jammed and shops chock-a-block as people make beelines for malls and markets to grab just the perfect gift to make the festival of lights a memorable affair for their loved ones. Dinner sets, beauty hampers, gourmet food baskets, electronic gadgets, and the ever reliable chocolates and mithai, the options are […]
