Maha Kumbh: Over 15 cr devotees take dip; another 10 cr expected on Mauni Amavasya
The Uttar Pradesh government has stepped up security as it gears up for the ‘Amrit Snan’ on ‘Mauni Amavasya’ on Wednesday, which is expected to draw around 10 crore pilgrims to the Maha Kumbh in just a day. The Maha Kumbh 2025 has already witnessed over 15 crore pilgrims taking a holy dip in the…
Search operations underway at nearly two dozen places across Jammu
Security forces on Tuesday launched a massive search operation at nearly two dozen places, mostly in the higher reaches and forest areas along the Line of Control, to counter terrorists who carried out several attacks last year in various districts of Jammu region, officials said. After carrying out deadly attacks in the twin border districts…
J&K defeats star-studded Mumbai In Ranji Trophy match
Jammu and Kashmir on January 25 scripted history at Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC as they beat Mumbai in Ranji Trophy after a long gap of 10 years. Shardul Thakur’s fighting 119 in Mumbai’s second innings went in vain as the visitors chased down the target of 205 with five wickets in hand on Day…
India, Indonesia decide to boost cooperation in defence, trade sectors
India and Indonesia on Saturday agreed to give a new momentum to the overall bilateral ties and especially concurred on working jointly in the areas of defence manufacturing and supply chains, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto for wide-ranging talks. Subianto, on a three-day visit to India, will be the chief…
22-bogie train’s 1st trial run between Katra-Srinagar stations a success
A 22-bogie train chugged between Katra and Srinagar railway stations on Sunday, officials said, marking the first successful trial run on the newly completed line to connect Kashmir with the rest of the country via rail. The train, comprising 18 AC coaches, two luggage carriers and two engines, left the Katra railway station at around…
ED gets nod to prosecute Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia in liquor policy case
The Union Home Ministry has granted approval to the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to prosecute Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief Arvind Kejriwal and former minister Manish Sisodia in a money laundering case connected to the Delhi liquor policy scam. The Ministry’s decision comes after Delhi Lt. Governor VK Saxena had given his nod to prosecute the…
Delhi Elections 2025: AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal files nomination from New Delhi assembly seat
AAP national convenor & candidate from New Delhi Assembly seat, Arvind Kejriwal files nomination for Delhi assembly elections. After offering prayers, Kejriwal reached the collector’s office accompanied by his family and party workers. New Delhi seat will witness triangular contest between AAP’s Kejriwal, BJP’s Parvesh Verma and Congress’s Sandeep Dikshit. Assembly elections in Delhi are…
Dulloo sets deadline for Municipalities to prepare Waste Management Action Plans
Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today held a meeting of Housing & Urban Development Department (H&UDD) to take stock of measures being taken up to build the capacity of Municipal Corporations including different ULBs of J&K in processing of solid and liquid waste on scientific lines. Present in the meeting included Principal Secretary, Finance, Chairman, Pollution…
BJP govt treats Delhi, Kashmir equally: Union minister Rajnath Singh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday lauded Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for his efforts to reduce the distance between hearts of people of J-K and Delhi, and asserted that the BJP government treats Delhi and Kashmir equally. Singh was addressing the ninth armed forces veterans’ day rally at the Tanda Artillery brigade…
Natural cave of Vaishno Devi shrine in JK opened for devotees
The natural cave at Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop Trikuta hills in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district was opened for devotees for Makar Sankranti celebrations on Tuesday, officials said The doors of the old cave was opened for devotees after special prayers which was among others attended by Chief Executive Officer, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi…