More rains forecast as night temp falls at most places in J&K

Srinagar: Amid forecast for more rain and thunderstorms in next 48 hours, night temperature recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar received 11.3 mm of rain in the 24 hours till 0830 hours today and recorded a low of 11.1°C against 11.8°C […]

Delimitation panel to meet today

Srinagar: The delimitation commission is holding a meeting on Thursday morning in New Delhi before unveiling the electoral map of Jammu and Kashmir, sources disclosed. Sources disclosed that the panel headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice (retd.) Ranjana Prakash Desai is meeting at 10: 30 am in New Delhi. The meeting is expected to […]

France backs India’s bid for permanent membership in reformed UNSC, NSG

Paris: France reiterated its commitment to support India’s bid for permanent membership in a reformed UN Security Council and New Delhi’s entry into the Nuclear Suppliers’ Group, according to a joint statement issued by the two countries after Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. India has been at the forefront […]

Inflationary pressures likely to continue going forward on geopolitical tensions: RBI

Inflationary pressures likely to continue going forward on geopolitical tensions: RBI

Mumbai: The adverse effects of the unprecedented high global food prices due to the ongoing geopolitical situation is reflecting in the domestic market as well, and going forward inflationary pressures are likely to continue, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. In an off-cycle Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting during May 2-4, the Reserve Bank […]

Vivek Bhardwaj Posted FC Finance, Dulloo FC Agri Production Department

Srinagar: Government on has posted Vivek Bhardwaj, IAS, as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department. According to an order issued here by the government, Atal Dulloo, IAS (AGMUT:1989), Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Finance Department, has been transferred and posted as Financial Commissioner (Additional Chief Secretary), Agriculture Production Department. Vivek Bhardwaj, IAS (WB:1990), Financial […]

Govt orders Transfer Of 9 Cops In J&K

Srinagar: The government has ordered transfer of nine police officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued by the Home department, Imtiaz Ismail Parray, IPS (RR:2009), SSP Crime Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Commandant IRP8th Battalion. Amritpal Singh, IPS (RR:2014), SP Shopian, has been transferred and posted […]

Army Hands Over Civilian, Who Inadvertently Crossed Border in Rajouri, Back to PAK Authorities

Rajouri: Indian army repatriated a civilian from Pakistan [administered] Kashmir, who inadvertently crossed over the border in Rajouri last week, back to authorities on eve of Eid-ul-Fitr, officials said on Wednesday. They said that a middle-aged man Mehmmod Hussain son of Shah Wali of village Kotli had inadvertently crossed over to the Indian side from […]

Sajad Lone condoles demise of Khursheed Alam’s wife

Srinagar:Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference President, Sajad Gani Lone has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the sad demise of Bilqees Akther, wife of senior PC leader Mohammad Khursheed Alam. While expressing condolences, Sajad prayed for peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family in their hour of loss and grief. “I […]

Liverpool survives scare, advances to Champions League final

Villarreal: Liverpool players stared at each other in disbelief. By the bench, manager J rgen Klopp watched in awe. Just like that, Liverpool had squandered its two-goal lead from the first leg of the Champions League semifinals against Villarreal, and its spot in the final was suddenly in jeopardy. Would Liverpool be the latest powerhouse […]

UK: Russia will push to capture 2 more cities

Lviv (Ukraine), May 4 (AP) The British military believes Russia will make a push to try to seize the cities of Kramatorsk and Severodonetsk in eastern Ukraine. The British made the comment Wednesday in a daily briefing it posts on Twitter about the war. The Defence Ministry said Russia had some 22 battalion tactical groups […]