J&K secures 3rd rank in Food Safety Index 2023-24

J&K secures 3rd rank in Food Safety Index 2023-24

New Delhi, September 20: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir has attained third rank among the States/UTs in Food Safety Index 2023-24, being conferred by FSSAI to the states / UTs every year. The award was presented by Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, J P Nadda, in presence of Pralhad Joshi, Union […]

J&K gets highest achiever award

Renewable Energy Capacity among UTs Srinagar: The Union Ministry for New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has recognized Jammu and Kashmir with highest achiever award in Hydro Power Capacity and overall Renewable Energy Capacity besides the third highest achiever certificate in Solar Power Capacity among the UTs in its contribution towards India achieving the milestone of […]

JK was dubbed as disputed because of NC: Reddy

JK was dubbed as disputed because of NC: Reddy

Jammu: Union minister G Kishan Reddy blamed the National Conference on Friday for the imposition of Article 370 of the Constitution in Jammu and Kashmir earlier and alleged that the region was labelled as “disputed” because of the regional party. He also accused the NC of playing a key role in the widespread corruption and […]

Centre committed to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026: HM Shah

Centre committed to eliminate Naxalism by March 2026: HM Shah

NEW DELHI: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday declared that the Centre is committed to eliminating Naxalism by March 2026. Due to the policies of the Modi government, Left Wing Extremism (LWE) has now been restricted to a few districts in Chhattisgarh, he said, adding that Naxalism is a threat to both humanity and […]

Dr Aashaq Hussain named among ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ by Stanford University

SRINAGAR: Dr Aashaq Hussain Bhat, a distinguished scientist from Kawarigam Anantnag has been honoured as one of the ‘World’s Top 2% Scientists’ by Stanford University, USA. This esteemed recognition reflects Dr Bhat’s exceptional contributions to the field of entomopathogenic nematodes and their symbiotic bacteria, particularly their potential as bioinsecticides and bionematicides for sustainable agricultural solutions. […]

Supreme Court’s YouTube channel hacked

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court’s YouTube channel was hacked on Friday and showing videos promoting a cryptocurrency developed by US-based company Ripple Labs. A blank video with the title “Brad Garlinghouse: Ripple Responds To The SEC’s $2 Billion Fine! XRP PRICE PREDICTION” is currently live on the hacked channel. The Supreme court has been using […]

RG Kar scam: CBI gets clues of Sandip Ghosh illegally awarding contracts to biz entity

NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) officials probing the case of financial irregularities in state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital have secured crucial clues about how its former principal, Sandip Ghosh had illegally awarded contracts for sophisticated and technical projects to a particular business entity which did not have the requisite expertise […]

Israel has crossed ‘red line’: Pager blasts a severe blow, says Hezbollah leader

Israel has crossed ‘red line’: Pager blasts a severe blow, says Hezbollah leader

BEIRUT: The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah has said the mass bombing attack against it using its communications devices was a “severe blow” and said Israel had crossed a “red line”. But he said the group would continue its daily strikes into northern Israel, vowing Israelis would not be able to return to their homes there […]

Omar question BJP’s claims of developmental works in Pir Panjal

Omar question BJP’s claims of developmental works in Pir Panjal

JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah questioned BJP’s claims regarding the progress of developmental projects in the Pirpanjal region. He said this while addressing a series of public gatherings in Kontraka Mendhar. The event was organised by Senior Leader and Contesting candidate Javed Rana. In his address, Omar questioned the promised […]

‘Israel puts forward new Gaza ceasefire deal’

‘Israel puts forward new Gaza ceasefire deal’

TEL AVIV: Israel has submitted a new proposal for a ceasefire deal with Hamas, which includes offering Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other members “safe passage” out of Gaza in return for the release of hostages, Israeli state media reported. The proposal has been conveyed to the United States, which has been mediating the indirect […]