Jammu: Suspicious drone spotted near Army area
Jul 24, 2021, at 02:53 pm
Jammu/UNI: A suspected drone was spotted near Army area late evening on Friday in the city outskirts here.
Bharat Biotech ends Covaxin supply agreements with Brazilian firms amid political row
Jul 24, 2021, at 06:00 am
Hyderabad/IBNS: Drug manufacturer Bharat Biotech on Friday informed that it has cancelled agreements with two Brazilian companies amid controversy over a $324 million deal with the South American country for the import of 20 million doses of the made-in-India COVID-19 vaccine-Covaxin.
Red alert issued for flood-hit districts of Karnataka
Jul 24, 2021, at 04:31 am
Bengaluru/IBNS: Extremely heavy rainfall has been forecast for Karnataka for at least nine districts and many areas are already experiencing flooding.
Shilpa Shetty records statement with police in porn case involving husband Raj Kundra
Jul 24, 2021, at 03:59 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Shilpa Shetty's statement has been recorded by the Mumbai Police in connection with the pornographic film case linked to her husband and businessman Raj Kundra, media reports said.
Mamata Banerjee becomes TMC's parliamentary party chairperson ahead of her Delhi visit
Jul 24, 2021, at 02:31 am
Kolkata/New Delhi/IBNS: In a significant decision ahead of her Delhi visit next week, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has become the chairperson of her Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s parliamentary party.
Pornography case: Raj Kundra sent to police custody till July 27
Jul 24, 2021, at 02:29 am
Mumbai/IBNS: Actor Shilpa Shetty's husband and businessman Raj Kundra, arrested in connection with a case of pornographic content shown through an app, has been sent to police custody till July 27, said media reports.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to visit India next week
Jul 24, 2021, at 02:16 am
New Delhi/IBNS: US Secretary of State, Antony J. Blinken, will visit India on July 27 and 28.
3051 people fined, 9 others arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines in Kashmir
Jul 24, 2021, at 01:18 am
Srinagar/UNI: As many as 3051 people were fined over Rs 3.41 lakh while nine others were arrested for violating COVID-19 guidelines during the last 24 hours in Kashmir valley, a police spokesperson said on Friday.
Foreign Minister of Maldives Abdulla Shahid calls on PM Narendra Modi
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:29 am
New Delhi: The President-elect of the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and Foreign Minister of the Maldives, Abdulla Shahid, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday.
Jammu and Kashmir’s DG Horticulture greets people on Eid ul Adha
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:27 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Director General Horticulture Aijaz Ahmed Bhat extended warm greetings to the people of J&K on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Zuha.
J&K govt constitutes STF to tackle plastic pollution
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:25 am
Jammu/IBNS: The government Tuesday constituted an eight-member Special Task Force (STF) for elimination of single-use plastic and addressing the issue of plastic pollution in Jammu and Kashmir.
Seminar on ‘Benefits of NGDRS, ULPIN’ organised at Bandipora, Kashmir
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:21 am
Bandipora/IBNS: Bandipora district administration in collaboration with Registration Department, Bandipora organised a day-long seminar on benefits of the National Generic Document Registration System (NGDRS) and Unique Land Parcel Identification number as a part of activities under Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav.
Advisors to J&K LG greet the general public on Eid-ul-Adha
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:19 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Advisor to the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday extended greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir and the nation on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Azha.
ACB conducts capacity building workshop for investigating officers: Srinagar
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:16 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Wednesday organized a ‘Capacity Building Workshop’ for investigating officers here.
Youth feeling connected with transparent administration: J&K LG
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:13 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today distributed small commercial vehicles to 250 youth from across Jammu and Kashmir under the “Mumkin” scheme of the Mission Youth program in a distribution event held at SKICC.
J&K’s transformation must be visible on ground: LG
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:11 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said, “UT Government is working with a mission to transform the urban living through technological innovations and streamlining fundamental infrastructure changes required for the future."
LG greets people celebrating Eid-Ul-Adha
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:09 am
Srinagar/IBNS: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu Tawi barrage to be ready in one year: Lt Governor
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:07 am
Srinagar/IBNS: To improve the water supply position in J&K, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday passed important and strict directions to the Jal Shakti Department during a meeting he chaired to review the functioning of the department at the civil secretariat.
J&K government brings 18 more services under PSGA
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:05 am
Jammu/IBNS: The government Monday brought 18 more services of seven departments under the ambit of the Public Services Guarantee Act (PSGA).
DC Kashmir reviews Independence Day arrangements
Jul 24, 2021, at 12:01 am
Srinagar/IBNS: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole Tuesday chaired a meeting of officers to review the arrangements for the ensuing Independence Day- 2021 celebration.
J&K Eid-ul-Adha preparations: DC Ganderbal urges for strict adherence to Covid-19 rules
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:58 pm
Ganderbal/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Ganderbal, KrittikaJyotsna Tuesday said that the Eid prayers shall be allowed only in local mosques of the district and no congregational prayers shall be allowed in major mosques/ Eidgah of the district on forthcoming Eid-ul-Adha as a precautionary measure to overcome the resurgence of COVID-19 pandemic.
Above five lakh vaccine doses administered in Srinagar
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:57 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad Tuesday urged the general public of Srinagar district to ensure strict adherence to Covid-19 SOPs ahead of the upcoming Eid-ul Adha festival.
Srinagar administration modifies covid guidelines
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:52 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: The Srinagar administration has modified its covid guidelines ahead of Eid-ul-Adha which includes the early opening of shops and limited staff attendance in private and public educational institutions.
LG garners support for showcasing J&K’s cultural heritage
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:50 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: J&K is blessed with an unparalleled wealth of cultural heritage which is mostly unexplored and needs to be showcased to the world, observed Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.
Reinvent public libraries as effective e-Learning, career counselling centres: J&K LG
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:48 pm
Srinagar/IBNS: In a significant decision aimed at transforming the Public Libraries in J&K by leveraging technology, Lt Governor, Manoj Sinha today gave the go-ahead to the Department of Libraries and Research to modernize its Public Libraries in the UT with requisite IT infrastructure and reinvent these vital institutions as productive e-Learning-cum-career counselling centres for youth.
DRDO conducts successful flight test of Akash-NG
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:43 pm
New Delhi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight-test of New Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha at 1145 hrs on Friday.
Rajya Sabha adjourned till Monday as Oppn creates ruckus over Pegasus row
Jul 23, 2021, at 11:14 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The proceedings of the Rajya Sabha were finally adjourned for the day after three adjournments amid continued disruptions by the Opposition over the Pegasus spying controversy.
Jul 23, 2021, at 10:24 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the notice served to Twitter India MD Manish Maheshwari by UP Police, said media reports.
Twitter India chief gets relief from Karnataka High Court in UP case
Jul 23, 2021, at 09:35 pm
Bengaluru/IBNS: The Karnataka High Court has quashed the notice served to Twitter India MD by UP Police, said media reports.
Jul 23, 2021, at 07:35 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The Lok Sabha was adjourned for the day on Friday amid ruckus by the Opposition over various issues, including Pegasus row and new farm bills.