Navjot Singh Sidhu replaces Sunil Jakhar as new Punjab Congress chief
Jul 19, 2021, at 04:11 am
New Delhi/UNI: Indian National Congress (INC) president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday night appointed former Punjab Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu as the new head of Punjab Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC).
NIT Srinagar launches ‘Visit to Village’ flagship program
Jul 19, 2021, at 02:54 am
Srinagar: To expose its students, Director National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Prof. Rakesh Seghal Saturday launched a V2V (Visit to Village) flagship program undertaken by the Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Development (IIED) centre of the Institute. Director NIT Srinagar, Prof. Sehgal said the unique program undertaken by IIED Centre of NIT Srinagar to find in-situ creative and innovative solutions by involving the local communities, local students, teachers and traditional knowledge holders.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt approves Rs 18 crore BDMP for Marwah Forest Division
Jul 19, 2021, at 02:26 am
Srinagar: The government Saturday approved the Bio-Diversity Management Plan (BDMP) worth Rs 18 crore for Marwah Forest Division to be funded by Chenab Valley Power Project (CVPP) under its ‘Environment Management Plan’ component.
Jammu and Kashmir: GoC 15 Corps Lt Gen Pandey leads bike rally
Jul 19, 2021, at 01:52 am
Srinagar: General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army's 15 Corps Lt Gen D P Pandey on Saturday led a bike rally carrying the Victory Flame on the Foreshore Road along the famous Dal Lake here.
Jammu and Kashmir: DDC Srinagar visits Gilsar, Babademb
Jul 19, 2021, at 12:27 am
Srinagar: In order to speed up the ongoing process of rejuvenation and restoration of water bodies inthe district, the District Development Commissioner (DDC) Srinagar, Mohammad AijazAsad today visitedunder restoration Gilsar Lake and Babademb.
Jammu and Kashmir: Govt hosts festival to promote tourism in Gurez Valley
Jul 19, 2021, at 12:21 am
Bandipora: The tourism department of Jammu and Kashmir recently hosted a three-day festival to boost tourism in Gurez Valley in Bandipora district.
Mumbai rains: 22 people die, IMD issues red alert for metropolis
Jul 19, 2021, at 12:07 am
Mumbai: At least 22 people were killed and six others injured in two separate incidents of landslide and house collapse in Mumbai following the heavy rains that lashed the city.
Congress ready to forge alliance for UP polls with 'open mind': Priyanka Gandhi
Jul 18, 2021, at 11:47 pm
Lucknow/IBNS: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi said on Sunday that the party is ready to forge alliance with an open mind for Uttar Pradesh assembly elections 2022.
Jammu and Kashmir: Urs of Shah-e-Hamdan (RA) concludes
Jul 18, 2021, at 11:17 pm
Srinagar: The annual Urs of Hazrat Mir Syed Ali Hamdani (RA), popularly known as Shah-e-Hamdan and Amir-e-Kabir, concluded today.
Jul 18, 2021, at 10:33 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: On the eve of the monsoon session of parliament, the BJP and Trinamool Congress have clashed over the nationality of Coochbehar MP and Minister of State for Home Nishit Pramanik.
Indian mission in Pakistan put on high alert after abduction of Afghan envoy's daughter
Jul 18, 2021, at 10:02 pm
Islamabad: The Indian mission in Pakistan is put on high alert following the kidnap of an Afghan envoy's daughter in the country, media reports said on Sunday.
New meeting of Punjab Congress MPs casts shadow over Sidhu's elevation to party's helm
Jul 18, 2021, at 08:43 pm
Chandigarh/IBNS: A day after media reported that Chief Minister Amarinder Singh has approved Navjot Sidhu's elevation to the helm of Punjab unit of Congress, the MPs of both houses from the state have decided to meet today to oppose the promotion, said media reports.
PM Modi condoles loss of lives due to wall collapses in Mumbai
Jul 18, 2021, at 06:37 pm
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed grief over the loss of lives due to wall collapses in Chembur and Vikhroli in Mumbai.
Heavy rains lash Mumbai; 15 killed, several feared trapped after wall collapses
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:11 pm
Mumbai/IBNS: At least 15 people died after they got trapped under the rubble of their homes in Mumbai's Chembur and Vikhroli areas following heavy rains that lashed the city since last night, media reports said.
Uttar Pradesh: Organisers cancel Kanwar Yatra following state govt's request
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:52 am
Lucknow/IBNS: Uttar Pradesh has cancelled Kanwar Yatra, the annual pilgrimage observed during the holy month of Shravan, in view of the coronavirus pandemic, according to media reports.
Rs 3 crore released for migrant transit accommodation at Shopian in Kashmir
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:33 am
Jammu: The J&K government Thursday released Rs 3 crore under the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) for the construction of transit accommodation in district Shopian at Allowpora Phase-I.
Kashmir LG inaugurates 35 power projects worth Rs 44.14 crore
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:30 am
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday inaugurated 35 power projects worth Rs 44.14 crore, augmenting the overall capacity in Jammu division by 367 MVA.
Govt adopting 3R approach to minimise accumulated waste: Kashmir LG
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:29 am
Jammu: In a step aimed at better solid waste management processes and environmental sustainability in J&K and to facilitate easy segregation, disposal and processing of waste generated in Jammu city, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday inaugurated the material recovery facility at Bandurakh, Jammu.
Kashmir: Kulgam gets Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:27 am
Kulgam: Jammu and Kashmir High Court Judge and Executive Chairman J&K Legal Services Authority, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey along with Justice Sanjay Dhar, Administrative Judge District Kulgam, today visited Kulgam where they jointly inaugurated an Alternative Dispute Resolution Centre (ADRC).
DC Srinagar inspects upgradation works at PHC Batamaloo
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:22 am
Srinagar: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today visited Primary Health Centre Batamaloo and took stock of its functioning.
Kashmir Chief Secretary for physical verification of works, projects under District Capex
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:18 am
Jammu: J&K Finance department has scheduled two weeks from August 2 to 15 as “pace setting weeks” for physical verification of the works or projects under District Capital
India receives 2 of the 24 MH-60R multi-role helicopters from US
Jul 18, 2021, at 04:08 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Indian Navy has received two MH-60R multi-role helicopters from the US in a ceremony held at a naval air station in San Diego on Friday, officials said.
Mumbai airport receives hoax call about explosives on plane
Jul 18, 2021, at 03:48 am
Mumbai/IBNS: The security at Mumbai international airport was beefed up after authorities received a call, alerting them about the presence of explosives in a Dubai-Mumbai flight, Mumbai Police said.
People must be educated about danger of 3rd wave: Kashmir LG
Jul 18, 2021, at 03:43 am
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today interacted with Senior Officials, Deputy Commissioners and SPs to discuss Covid related situation in the UT.
Trainer aircraft crashes in MP's Sagar, no casualties
Jul 18, 2021, at 03:35 am
Sagar(M.P.) /IBNS: A trainer aircraft crashed after deviating from the runway in Madhya Pradesh's Sagar. The only occupant of the aircraft - a trainee pilot - managed to escape unharmed, officials said.
Farmers knock down barricades at protest against sedition laws in Haryana
Jul 18, 2021, at 02:52 am
Sirsa/IBNS: Farmers ran over barricades during a protest demonstration against the arrests and sedition case in connection with the alleged assault of Haryana Assembly's deputy speaker Ranbir Gangwa.
Assam starts 2-day drive to burn in public drugs worth crores of rupees
Jul 18, 2021, at 02:05 am
Guwahati/IBNS: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a programme organized by Assam Police to dispose of drugs, seized during its operation to make "Drugs Mukta Assam" at Karbi Anglong Sports Association Playground, 5th Mile, Diphu on Saturday
Punjab: Amrinder Singh approves Sidhu's elevation but wants upper hand in state matters
Jul 18, 2021, at 01:34 am
Chandigarh/IBNS: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amrinder Singh has agreed to rebel Congress leader Navjot Sidhu's promotion as the head of the state party unit, ending a week-long internal crisis that almost threatened to derail Congress's 2022 Assembly poll campaign.
Jammu: LG Manoj Sinha inaugurates Peerkho-Mahamaya ropeway
Jul 17, 2021, at 10:47 pm
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha recently inaugurated the much-awaited 1.18 km long Peerkho-Mahamaya section of Jammu Ropeway, a step taken to enhance the tourism sector in the Union Territory.
Jammu and Kashmir: Development activities going on in border villages in Nowshera
Jul 17, 2021, at 10:41 pm
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district is witnessing several development projects going on in border villages close to LoC in Nowshera sub-division.