BJP’s JK leaders in New Delhi for crucial party meeting
New Delhi: Top leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have been convened in Delhi for a two-day office bearers meeting. The primary agenda of the meeting, which began today, is to deliberate on a strategic plan for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. However sources […]
JK: FFRC warns of CBI probe if schools charge admission fee
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Fee Fixation and Regulation Committee (FFRC) has warned of CBI probe against those schools in case they charge admission fee. In an order, FFRC Chairperson Justice (Retd) Sunil Hali asked schools not to charge admission fee in violation of statute. The FFRC said the admission process for new academic session […]
Dr Jitendra addresses IIPA National Convention, emphasises citizen’s role in decision making
New Delhi : Citizen-centric governance will evolve into an increasing role of citizens in the decision-making process, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said today. Ever since Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over in 2014, transparency, accountability and citizen-centricity became the hallmark of the Governance Model, he said. “The era of working in silos is long […]
J&K Masters wins 5th gold in National Roller Skating championship
Chandigarh: Emerging as victorious, the Masters Roller Hockey Team of Jammu and Kashmir under the captaincy of International Roller Hockey Player, Rajesh Anand, (J&K Police) once again clinched the National title for the 5th consecutive year in the 61st National Roller Skating Championship held at Chandigarh. The J&K team defeated Chandigarh, Telangana and Punjab teams […]
Australia look to increase representation of South Asians in top-level cricket
Sydney:The governing body of cricket in Australia announced on Friday a new plan to increase the representation of South Asians at the top level of the sport. Cricket Australia (CA) handed down its new multicultural action plan, identifying Australia’s large South Asian communities as key to the sport’s ongoing growth. The plan sets out 10 […]
High Court Complex, Srinagar gets exclusive Ladies Bar Room
Chief Justice assures to provide all facilities to Lady Advocates in subordinate courts of J&K, Ladakh Srinagar: The High Court complex, Srinagar, got an exclusive Ladies Bar Room with its formal inauguration by Chief Justice of High Court of J&K and Ladakh, Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, in presence of his companion Judges, Advocate General, members […]
Friday prayers allowed at historic Jamia masjid after 10 weeks
Srinagar: The Friday congregation prayers at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar were allowed after ten weeks. The managing body of the mosque-Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar, however said that the Chief Cleric of mosque Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was put under house detention. The congregational prayers concluded peacefully at the mosque. “After 10 consecutive weeks, congregational […]
Commercial LPG rate cut by Rs 39.50 per 19-kg cylinder
New Delhi : Commercial cooking gas (LPG) prices were on Friday cut by Rs 39.50 per 19-kg cylinder in line with softening international benchmarks. However, the price of domestic LPG — used in household kitchens for cooking purposes — remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Commercial LPG — used in various establishments such […]
Earthquake death toll rises to 148 in China’s Gansu, Qinghai
Beijing : The death toll from the 6.2-magnitude earthquake that jolted northwest China has risen to 117 in Gansu Province, bringing the total to 148 in Gansu and Qinghai provinces, local authorities said Friday. As of 8 a.m. Friday, the earthquake had injured 781 people in Gansu, according to the provincial earthquake relief headquarters. In […]
Rupee rises 4 paise against USD
Mumbai: The Rupee on Friday gained four paise at 83.24 in opening session on selling of US Dollar by bankers and exporters, dealers at the Foreign Exchange said. The local unit advanced due to weak Dollar against other world currencies alongwith positive equity market in early trade. The Rupee recorded intra days high and low […]