PM Modi to address rally in J-K’s Doda today, first PM to visit district in 50 years
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Doda in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday to address a public rally for the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the upcoming assembly elections in the Union Territory. The elections in Jammu and Kashmir are scheduled for September 18, September 25, and October 1, with counting set for…
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 terrorists killed in intense gunfight in Baramulla
Two terrorists were neutralised in an encounter with security forces on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. They said a cordon-and-search operation was launched in Chak Tapper Kreeri in the north Kashmir district’s Pattan area late Friday night. The operation turned into an encounter after terrorists fired at a search party of…
Centre to allocate additional Rs 6000 crore to BSNL for 4G gear acquisition
The Centre is set to allocate an additional Rs 6,000 crore to Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) for the acquisition of 4G network equipment, which is crucial for the long-overdue deployment of the state-run telecom’s services, according to a report by The Economic Times. The delay in the 4G rollout has worsened BSNL’s subscriber attrition….
Cong made J&K a terror state, Modi has turned the tables for peace and prosperity: Chugh
BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh, who is also the party incharge for J&K, today blasted the Congress for destroying the socio-political fabric of J&K since Independence. Addressing a series of public meetings in Kishtwar region Chugh said the Congress created circumstances that led to the death of Shyama Prasad Mukherjee, who was then the…
Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar have brought glory to the nation and immense pride to J&K : LG Sinha
Lieutenant Manoj Sinha congratulated Sheetal Devi and Rakesh Kumar by winning Bronze in Mixed Team Compound Open Archery even at Paris Paralympics 2024. In a post on X , LG Sinha wrote, ” Sheetal Devi & Rakesh Kumar have brought glory to the nation and immense pride to J&K by winning Bronze in Mixed Team…
Rahul Gandhi to launch Congress’ Jammu and Kashmir poll campaign with two rallies on Wednesday
Congress leader to campaign for former J&K unit chief Vikar Rasool Wani, who is contesting from Banihal, by addressing rally in Gool area of Ramban district after which he will head to Dooru in Anantnag district to canvass for former minister Ghulam Ahmed Mir. Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi will address…
Advisor Bhatnagar chairs 44th BoDs meet of JKSCST & BCDC
Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today chaired the 44th Board of Directors (BoDs) meeting of Jammu and Kashmir Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Backward Classes Development Corporation (JKSCST&BCDC) at Civil Secretariat here. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary Social Welfare Department, Special Secretary Tribal Affairs Department, Managing Director (JKSCST&BCDC), Additional Secretary Planning,…
‘Pensioner verification in J&K surpasses 60%, Rs 5 crores in overpayments identified’
As of today, 1.43 lakh of the 2.38 lakh pensioners and family pensioners have been verified, representing 60% of the total. This verification process has identified excess pension payments amounting to Rs. 5 Crores, and recovery measures have been initiated to address these overpayments. This was given out by Finance Department in a statement here….
Curiosity is the basis of lifelong learning and to address the future challenges: LG Manoj Sinha
Lieutenant Governor Shri Manoj Sinha today attended the 39th Foundation Day celebration of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at Matrika Auditorium of SMVD University. The momentous occasion also marked the 14th annual day of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Gurukul. Addressing the gathering, the Lt Governor congratulated all the Members, officials and everyone associated with…
Need faster verdicts: PM Modi on crimes against women amid Kolkata rape-murder
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that the country needs faster verdicts in cases of crimes against women to ensure their safety. He noted that atrocities against women and the safety of children are matters of grave concern for society. The PM’s comments came amid the outrage over the rape-murder of a woman doctor…