National workshop on Panchayat witnesses insightful technical sessions, panel discussions

Srinagar: The second day of the National Workshop on ‘Panchayat with Good Governance’ today witnessed an array of insightful technical sessions and engaging panel discussions. The event, held at SKICC here, commenced on August 21 and is set to span over three days, aimed at fostering discussions and sharing best practices for enhanced governance at […]

Centre to move fresh CAPF units to Manipur, G20 Summit

Centre to move fresh CAPF units to Manipur, G20 Summit

New Delhi: The Centre is expected to deploy about 20-22 fresh CAPF companies in the ethnic violence hit regions of Manipur after the withdrawal of these personnel deputed for the security of the Amarnath Yatra that is ending soon, official sources said on Tuesday. These companies will be in addition to the about 125 such […]

PM leaves for S Africa to attend BRICS Summit

PM leaves for S Africa to attend BRICS Summit

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi left here on Tuesday for South Africa to attend the 15th BRICS Summit that will bring him face-to-face with Chinese President Xi Jinping though a bilateral meeting between the two leaders is still not confirmed. ”BRICS has been pursuing a strong cooperation agenda across various sectors. We value that […]

Parliamentary disruptions matter of concern: VP

Jaipur: Commenting on parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar on Tuesday said the Constituent Assembly faced no disruptions “even for a single day” though it debated more complex issues. Speaking during a programme at Sainik School in Rajasthan’s Chittorgarh, he noted that parliamentary disruptions in the present times is a mater of concern. […]

Govt losing revenue due to GST: Bibek Debroy

Kolkata: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister Chairman Bibek Debroy on Tuesday said the government was losing revenue due to the GST, which should be revenue neutral with a single rate. Speaking at an event organised by the Calcutta Chamber of Commerce here, he however said that GST has led to a lot of […]

British nurse to spend life in prison for murdering seven babies

British nurse to spend life in prison for murdering seven babies

London: A British nurse has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of an early release for the murders of seven babies and the attempted murders of six others at the UK hospital where she worked, according to CNN. The nurse, Lucy Letby, 33, was handed a whole life order by Manchester Crown […]

Those against land to landless responsible for 50K innocent deaths: LG

Those against land to landless responsible for 50K innocent deaths: LG

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said those opposing the “land-to-landless policy” initiated by his administration were responsible for the death of 50,000 innocent people over the past three decades in the Union Territory. Sinha said under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, nearly two lakh houses have been sanctioned for Jammu and Kashmir but […]

J&K to get Rs 80,000 crore investments: Sinha

J&K to get Rs 80,000 crore investments: Sinha

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said Jammu and Kashmir will get investments to the tune of Rs 80,000 crore in the near future as the administration is keen to establish an industrial ecosystem that will help the local youth achieve their dreams. “The kind of enthusiasm I see and the kind of proposals […]

2 Infiltrators killed along LoC In Balakote: Army

2 Infiltrators killed along LoC In Balakote: Army

Jammu: Army on Monday said that an infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control Balakote Sector of Poonch district by killing two infiltrators. A defence spokesperson based in Jammu also said that one AK-47, two magazines and as many hand grenades were recovered. “Intelligence Inputs received from multiple Intelligence agencies and police revealed […]

East Ladakh Row: India, China Holding ‘Marathon Discussions’

East Ladakh Row: India, China Holding ‘Marathon Discussions’

New Delhi: In what could be a positive signal towards resolution of long pending issues between them, armies of India and China are holding ‘marathon discussions’ to resolve the long pending issues in Demchok and Depsang plains. Sources in the defence establishment said that the Major General-level talks at Daulat Beg Oldie and Chushul to […]