NC targets LG Sinha over delay in Adovate General appointment, business rules
SRINAGAR: The ruling National Conference on Thursday slammed the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha over various issues, including the delay in appointing an Advocate General and approving the business rules submitted by the Jammu and Kashmir government. Chief spokesperson of the National Conference, Tanvir Sadiq, said while he appreciated Sinha’s clarification that Raj Bhavan was only […]
SIA carries out searches in Anantnag in connection with non-local’s killing last year
SRINAGAR: The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted search operations at the premises of two suspects in Anatnag district on Thursday in connection with the killing of a non-local man last year. “The State Investigation Agency (SIA), Kashmir conducted targeted search operations at the premises of two suspects within the jurisdiction of the Bijbehara police […]
Srinagar to host first ever Khelo India Water Sports Festival next month
NEW DELHI: Srinagar will host the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival at its iconic Dal Lake where more than 400 athletes from all over the country will compete in disciplines like kayaking and canoeing, water skiing and rowing from August 21 to 23. Sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced this in an interaction with the […]
Indian Army celebrates Jhangar Day to commemorate sacrifice of Brigadier Usman
RAJOURI/JAMMU: The Indian Army on Thursday celebrated “Jhangar Day” to commemorate the sacrifice made by Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) awardee Brigadier Mohammad Usman, officials said. Brig Usman, widely regarded as the “Lion of Naushera”, attained martyrdom in the 1947-48 operation in Rajouri’s Naushera sector in Jammu and Kashmir. His leadership in the Battle of Jhangar […]
Strong India will contribute to more stable and prosperous world: PM Modi in address to Ghana Parliament
ACCRA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday said a strong India will contribute to a more stable and prosperous world as he pushed for credible and effective reforms in the global governance in the wake of changing circumstances. In his address to the Parliament in Ghana, Modi also said that progress cannot come without giving voice […]
Centre to set up Clean Plant facility to provide disease-resistant plants to horticulturists in Kashmir
SRINAGAR: The central government will establish a Clean Plant Centre for Rs 150 crore under the Mission for Integrated Development of Horticulture scheme to provide disease-resistant plants to the horticulturists in Kashmir, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan said here on Thursday. Addressing a press conference here, Chouhan said local horticulture products are facing problems […]
Army pays rich tribute to ‘Naushera Ka Sher’ Brig Usman, wreath laid at his grave in Delhi
NEW DELHI: The Indian Army on Thursday paid tribute to Brigadier Mohd Usman, who had laid down his life on this very day in the 1947-48 India-Pakistan war, after leading from the front in the fierce battle of Naushera, with “conspicuous courage and inspirational leadership” that had turned the tide in favour of the Indian […]
Rupee rises 31 paise to close at 85.31 against US dollar
NEW DELHI: The rupee pared initial losses and jumped 31 paise to close at 85.31 (provisional) against the US dollar on Thursday, following a weak greenback against major crosses overseas and a decline in US treasury yields. Forex traders said the dollar declined on weaker-than-expected ADP Non-Farm Employment data from the US. A decline in […]
Stock markets decline on fag-end selling; financial stocks drag
MUMBAI: Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty pared intra-day gains to close lower on Thursday due to last-hour selling in financial and metal shares. The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped by 170.22 points or 0.20 per cent to settle at 83,239.47. During the day, it jumped 440.4 points or 0.52 per cent to 83,850.09. The 50-share […]
J&K Govt orders transfers postings of Three JKAS officers
J&K Govt orders transfers postings of Three JKAS officers
