JKSCERT issues revised date sheet for 8th standard

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir State Council of Educational Research and Training (JKSCERT) Thursday issued revised date sheet for Middle Standard Examination for soft and hard zone of session 2023-24.The examination in both soft and hard zones will commence from April-02 and will culminate on April-15.JKSCERT said that the timing has been preponed from 11.00 […]

CUK declares Mar-29, 30 as working days for all non-teaching staff

Srinagar: The Central University of Kashmir (CUK) Thursday declared March-29 and 30 as working days for all non-teaching staff of the university. Deputy Registrar of CUK in an order said that pursuant to approval of the competent authority, it is informed that 29th March, 2024 (Friday) and 30th March, 2024 (Saturday) are declared as working […]

India’s borders totally secure: Rajnath Singh

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said India and its borders are “totally secure” and the people of the country should have full faith in the armed forces. During a fireside chat on the concluding day of the Times Now Summit here, while responding to a question on the criticism of the Agniveer […]

Hope govt is serious over issue of revocation of AFSPA in J-K: Mehbooba

Jammu:PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday said the revocation of AFSPA and withdrawal of security forces from civilian areas has been an important demand of the people of Jammu and Kashmir for the past several years and hoped that Home Minister Amit Shah’s remarks on the issue are not just a “jumla”. The PDP has […]

Transporters strike call brings life to standstill in Jammu

Jammu: As the transporters have called for one day strike in Jammu against frequent use of e-buses in busy areas, life has come to a standstill in the Jammu city. People were seen walking on foot along with their kids and families as there was no commercial vehicle plying on the road.Transport union president Vijay […]

Adani starts USD 1.2 bn copper plant; to boost India’s metal production

New Delhi: Billionaire Gautam Adani-led group on Thursday announced the start of the first phase of the world’s largest single-location copper manufacturing plant at Mundra in Gujarat, which will help cut India’s dependence on imports and aid energy transition. Kutch Copper, a subsidiary of group’s flagship firm Adani Enterprises Ltd, “commissioned the first phase” of […]

Rains Lash J&K, MeT Says More In Offing; Night Temp Rises

Srinagar’: Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir even as weatherman forecast more till end of this month. Also night temperature recorded an increase across the valley on Thursday. A meteorological department official here said that in last 24 hours till 0830 a.m. today, Pahalgam received 4.4mm followed by Gulmarg (3.4mm), Banihal (2.6mm), Qazigund (1.6mm), Bhaderwah (1.2mm), […]

Case against man for spreading rumour on social media in Pulwama: Police

Pulwama: A man has been booked for spreading rumours by uploading fake posts on social media in Rajpora area of Pulwama district, police said on Wednesday. In a statement, a spokesperson said that police have registered FIR against one rumour monger namely Sameer Ahmed Paray of Kabikoot CB Nath as he has recently uploaded a […]

Transporters in Jammu call one-day strike against operations of e-buses

Jammu: Privately owned passenger bus operators held a massive protest on Wednesday in Jammu against the operation of Smart City e-buses. The transporters also announced one-day token strike on Thursday against operation of e-buses, which they alleged are affecting their livelihood.Ld by All Jammu and Transporter Welfare Association, many transporters assembled in Warehouse of Jammu […]

India summons US diplomat over state dept remarks on Kejriwal’s arrest

New Delhi: India on Wednesday summoned a senior US diplomat and lodged a strong protest against a US state department official’s remarks on the arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Ministry of External Affairs officials summoned the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Gloria Berbena at its office in South Block here. The meeting lasted […]

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