Defence Acquisition Council approves capital acquisition proposals worth Rs 2.23 lakh crore
New Delhi :The Defence Acquisition Council, under the chairmanship of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday, accorded approval for Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various capital acquisition proposals amounting to Rs 2.23 lakh crore. Of the total, acquisition worth Rs 2.20 lakh crore (98 per cent) will be sourced from domestic industries. “This will give […]
4 biggest ‘castes’ for me are poor, youth, women, farmers; their rise will make India developed: PM Modi
New Delhi. Nov 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Thursday that his work in the last 10 years has led to people having immense confidence in his government as he faulted past dispensations for acting like “mai baap” of citizens, with vote bank considerations guiding their development initiatives. In his address to beneficiaries of […]
Kulgam youth Cultivates Japan’s National Fruit
Aasiya Nazir Kulgam: The Japanese national fruit, persimmon, has been shown remarkable results in raising the revenue of Kashmiri farmers. The non-native fruit crop is producing better results than apples since it was recently introduced in the Kulgam district in South Kashmir.This orange-coloured fruit has a bittersweet flavour. There are two types of this […]
5 killed in Jerusalem shooting attack
Jerusalem: At least five people, including two gunmen, were killed in a shooting attack in Jerusalem on Thursday morning, according to police and emergency services. Two gunmen opened fire at a bus stop at the entrance to Jerusalem before being killed on the spot, Israel police said in a statement. A 24-year-old woman was announced […]
Ponting predicts Warner’s likely replacement as Australia Test opener
Sydney: ICC Hall of Famer Ricky Ponting believes Cameron Bancroft is leading the race to succeed David Warner and partner Usman Khawaja at the top of Australia’s Test batting order. Warner announced earlier this year that he plans to retire from the longest form of the game following the upcoming SCG Test against Pakistan and […]
Upper reaches of Kashmir valley receive fresh snowfall, plains lash by rains
Srinagar: Upper reaches of Kashmir valley received fresh snowfall while plains were lashed by rains resulting in closure of many roads as a precautionary measure, disrupting normal activities on Thursday. Ski resort of Gulmarg in north Kashmir received a fresh snowfall much to the delight of the tourists staying there. Doodpathri, Sonamarg, Mughal road, Pir […]
Lt Governor interacts with citizens, addresses grievances filed on JK-IGRAMS
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha interacted with the citizens through virtual mode during “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing, at Civil Secretariat. The Lt Governor took note of the complaints filed by the citizens on JK-IGRAMS and directed for time-bound resolution of their grievances and necessary steps for improving implementation. He said the speedier execution […]
DM Kupwara Ayushi Sudan Asks Netizens To Refrain from Misuse of Social-media Networking Platforms
Kupwara : District Magistrate Kupwara Ayushi Sudan on Thursday issued an order asking the netizens in the district to refrain from all sorts of misuse of social-media networking platforms. The order, the District Magistrate as per GNS, said is being issued as it has been made to appear that some anti-national persons or groups are […]
Those sharing videos, posts, texts on social media having potential to trigger communal frenzy, promote terrorism, separatism will face strict action: warns DGP Swain
Says Police duty bound to respect Prophet Muhammad (SAW), will ensure nobody tries to disrespect the Prophet (SAW), no place for hurting religious sentiments of any community; will make distinction between freedom of expression, right to dissent, backdoor malicious agenda; law will take its own course in the case of NIT student Jammu: Jammu and […]
NIT Srinagar Asks Students To Vacate Hostels With Immediate Effect for Winter Vacations
Srinagar: National Institute of Technology, Hazratbal Srinagar, has instructed all students to vacate hostels with immediate effect. The instructions, the authorities said, are being made in pursuance of declaration of winter vacations. “Pursuant to declaration of Winter Vacation for students w.e.f 30.11.2023 vide Order No. 60 of 2023 issued under endorsement number NITS/R/23/600 dated 30.11.2023 […]