‘Tricolour flying high in Kashmir’: Shivraj Singh Chouhan’s glowing tribute to Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Sunday described Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee as an “ardent” nationalist leader and noted that the tricolour is now “flying high” in Kashmir. “We pay our respects at the feet of the ardent nationalist leader and founder of Bharatiya Jana Sangh, Dr. Shyama Prasad […]
“Kashmir would never have become integral part of India without Syama Prasad Mookerjee”: Amit Shah
Anand (Gujarat) : Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday paid rich tributes to Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Syama Prasad Mookerjee and remembered his contributions and sacrifices for the country, especially Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing a gathering in Gujarat’s Anand, Shah asserted that Mookerjee sacrificed himself for Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the territory would […]
Road connectivity brings offbeat tourist destination into spotlight in Doda
BHADERWAH: Bhal-Padri in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district is all set to host its first tourism festival this month after the high altitude scenic meadow was recently connected by road, bringing cheer to tourist stakeholders. Unexplored till now, the 11,000 feet high Bhal Padri is just 10 km from another tourist hot spot – Padri, […]
Doctor blacklisted by NMC for taking bribe
NEW DELHI: The National Medical Commission (NMC) has blacklisted a senior doctor working as as assessor for allegedly taking a bribe of Rs 10 lakh in lieu of giving a favourable assessment report to a private medical college in Karnataka. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) had arrested the doctor in May. The doctor has […]
Soldier died of bullet injury from his own rifle in Rajouri
RAJOURI/JAMMU: An army personnel died of a bullet injury from his own service rifle inside a camp in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The soldier, posted with 54 Rashtriya Rifles, was on sentry duty when he died in the company headquarters in Solki village, 40 km from Rajouri town, late […]
Patron of peace: The Dalai Lama turns 90
DHARAMSHALA (HP): Lhamo Dhondup was not yet two when he would pack up his things in a bag as if about to embark on a long journey and exclaim, “I am going to Lhasa!” It didn’t appear anything more than child’s curious play to his farming parents until a group of learned men appeared at […]
SC administration writes to Centre, seeks removal of ex-CJI Chandrachud from official residence
NEW DELHI: In an unprecedented move, the Supreme Court administration has written to the Centre for vacating the official residence of the Chief Justice of India at Krishna Menon Marg here, noting that the current occupant ex-CJI DY Chandrachud has stayed beyond the permissible period. In a communication on July 1 to the Ministry of […]
Reuters’ X account blocked in India; govt says no legal requirement made
NEW DELHI:International news agency Reuters’ X account has been withheld in India “in response to a legal demand”, as per notice displayed by the social media platform. However, a government spokesperson said there is no legal requirement made by it to withhold the account and it is working with X to resolve the issue. Reuters’ […]
Gadkari’s mega mobility plan: Hyperloop, electric buses, ropeways on fast track
RANCHI: Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled an ambitious roadmap for next-generation mass mobility in the country, which includes electric rapid transport, hyperloop in urban areas and ropeways, cable buses and funicular railways in inaccessible terrains. In an interview with PTI, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways said India’s transport sector is undergoing […]
“Enduring symbol of love, compassion, and patience”: PM Modi extends birthday greetings to Dalai Lama
New Delhi [India],: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday, calling him a symbol of “love, compassion, patience and moral discipline.” In a social media post on X, Prime Minister Modi prayed for the good health and long life of the Dalai […]
