Judicial Academy organises training programme on “Holding and Conducting of Lok Adalats”
SRINAGAR,: Under the patronage of Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (Patron-in-Chief, J&K Judicial Academy), Arun Palli and under the guidance of Chairperson and members of the Governing Committee of J&K Judicial Academy, the Judicial Academy organized a one day training programme on “Holding and Conducting of the Lok Adalats” at […]
Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link Connecting Kashmir to Kanyakumari will Usher a new era for J&K UT, Says LG Manoj Sinha
World’s Highest Chenab Railway Bridge, a network of tunnels and hundreds of other bridges for year-round connectivity reflects a rising Kashmir’s dreams and commitment of Hon’ble PM in Shaping UT’s new chapter: LG Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has created an inclusive & vibrant future for Jammu Kashmir: LG Sinha PM’s New Vision for […]
Srinagar man dies under mysterious circumstances in Delhi
NEW DELHI: A 30-year-old man from Srinagar died under mysterious circumstances in the national capital, with his family alleging that he may have been attacked by unidentified persons. The deceased, identified as Zubair Ahmed Bhat, had reportedly travelled to Delhi for work and was staying in the Lajpat Nagar area, police sources said. According to […]
J&K ACB arrests employee for accepting Rs 8,000 bribe in Kathua
JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Wednesday arrested an employee for demanding and accepting a bribe for preventing the filing of an appeal against an order for acquittal in a Kathua court, officials said. The ACB received a complaint that alleged that special grade constable Sudesh Kumar, posted as Naib Courty in the […]
“Kashmir ecologically fragile. convenience of passengers to be kept in mind”: PDP’ Iltija Mufti on inauguration of Chenab bridge
Anantnag : PDP leader Iltija Mufti on Wednesday speaking on the inauguration of the Chenab bridge by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on June 6 stated that more mindfulness towards Kashmir should be maintained since it was ecologically fragile, further stating that the inauguration was welcomed as a development. “It’s a step that we should appreciate, […]
HC to Rahul Gandhi: Freedom of speech does not include freedom to make defamatory statements against Army
LUCKNOW: Freedom of speech is subject to reasonable restrictions and it does not include the freedom to make defamatory statements against any person or the Indian Army, the Allahabad High Court has said, rejecting Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s plea to quash summons against him for alleged derogatory remarks during his Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022. […]
Govt announces schedule of India’s 16th Census in 2027 along with caste enumeration
NEW DELHI: India’s 16th Census with caste enumeration will be carried out in 2027 with the reference date of October 1, 2026 in snow-bound areas like Ladakh and of March 1, 2027 in the rest of the country. It has been decided to conduct Population Census-2027 in two phases along with the enumeration of castes, […]
Covid cases: Health ministry asks states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators
NEW DELHI: All states have been instructed to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators and essential medicines in view of rising cases of Covid, official sources said on Wednesday. A series of technical review meetings were held on June 2 and 3 under the chairpersonship of Director General of Health Services (DGHS) Dr Sunita […]
Gold climbs Rs 260 to Rs 99,260/10 g; silver rallies Rs 1,900
NEW DELHI Gold prices climbed Rs 260 to Rs 99,260 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday amid strong cues in the global markets, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.5 per cent purity rose Rs 100 to Rs 98,700 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). “Gold […]
Rupee falls 26 paise to close at 85.87 against US dollar
MUMBAI: The rupee depreciated for the second consecutive session and settled for the day lower by 26 paise at 85.87 against the US dollar on Wednesday, largely driven by strong dollar demand from importers. Forex traders said the local unit remained under pressure on geopolitical tensions between Russia-Ukraine and elevated crude oil prices. At the […]
