‘Great progress’ made in implementing border pact with India: Chinese army
The Chinese military on Thursday said that “great progress” has been made in implementing the border agreement with India to end the over four-year standoff at eastern Ladakh and termed the recent meeting between the defence ministers of the two sides as positive and constructive. “We also look forward to harmonious dance between the Chinese…
Priyanka Gandhi takes oath as LS MP after big win from Wayanad
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra took oath as a Lok Sabha MP on Thursday following her thumping victory from Kerala’s Wayanad in a bypoll. The 52-year-old, who joins her mother Sonia and brother Rahul as an MP in what is a rare instance of three members of a family together in Parliament, took affirmation in…
Amid spurt in terror attacks, NSG sets up hub in Jammu
Amid a spike in terror attacks in Jammu region this year, the National Security Guards (NSG) has set up its hub in Jammu for reacting to the contingencies in real time. Around 20 NSG commandos have been reportedly stationed in the winter capital for quick response to terror attacks. This year, 16 security personnel, 10…
Panchayat polls will be held in JK after formalities are complete: Deputy CM
Asserting that the Jammu and Kashmir government is committed to holding panchayati raj elections in the Union Territory (UT), Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary on Tuesday said the polls will take place once various formalities are completed. Choudhary emphasised the importance of teaching the Constitution in schools to educate the younger generation about the…
Incomplete restoration of statehood not acceptable: Tariq Hameed Karra
J&K Pradesh Congress (JKPCC) President, Tariq Hameed Karra, today said that incomplete restoration of statehood is not acceptable at all to the people of J&K. He has called for immediate complete restoration of statehood. He suspected partial restoration of statehood with some amended decisions that include keeping some powers with union govt.“We want complete statehood…
Tawi River Front in Jammu nears completion, site to attracted domestic, global tourists: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that 90 percent of the work on the Jammu Tawi River Front project has been completed and the site will soon draw a large number of domestic and international tourists. “This was a challenging project, but credit goes to the Smart City team for their dedicated…
Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah, and Party Leaders Arrive in Madina for Umrah
Senior leaders of the National Conference (NC), including Party President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, have arrived in the holy city of Madina to undertake the sacred Umrah pilgrimage. The NC leader, which also includes prominent NC leaders Nasir Wani, Javed Dar, Tanvir Sadiq, and Mushtaq Guroo, is visiting the two holy…
Modi Govt’s ‘zero-tolerance’ policy against militancy appreciated across world: Amit Shah
The Narendra Modi Government’s “zero-tolerance” policy against terrorism has been appreciated by the entire world and India has become a world leader in anti-terror initiatives, Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Tuesday as he paid tribute to those who lost their lives in the Mumbai terror attack. Shah said cowardly terrorists shamed humanity…
Towards people-centric governance: CM Omar Abdullah reviews development works in Poonch, assures equitable development
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah conducted a comprehensive review of developmental works in Poonch district today, marking his first visit to the district since assuming office. The review meeting was attended by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary, Cabinet Ministers Sakeena Masood, Javed Ahmad Rana, Javid Ahmad Dar, and Satish Sharma, along with Advisor to the Chief…
Govt keen to preserve J&K’s cultural, historical heritage: Satish Sharma
Inaugurates Archival Exhibition, flags off Heritage Walk from Kala Kendra Minister for Food, Civil Supplies & Consumer Affairs, Transport, Youth Services & Sports, Satish Sharma, today flagged off a heritage walk besides inaugurating an archival exhibition at Kala Kendra here today. Principal Secretary Culture, Suresh Kumar Gupta, Secretary in Culture Department, Deepika Sharma, Director Archives,…