Jairam Ramesh targets PM over project Cheetah, calls it “tamasha”
Reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s releasing eight cheetahs into the wild at a Madhya Pradesh national park the Congress on Saturday termed it as “tamasha” (drama), adding that it was a diversion from pressing issues. Senior party leader Jairam Ramesh said: “PM hardly ever acknowledges continuity in governance. Cheetah project going back to my […]
Sri Lanka retain Asia Cup winners for T20 World Cup
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s Dushmantha Chameera and Lahiru Kumara will travel to Australia for the T20 World Cup in a squad largely unchanged from the island nation’s surprise Asia Cup win, selectors said Friday. Matheesha Pathirana, who debuted last month at the Dubai competition, and Asitha Fernando were dropped from the 15-man squad to make room […]
‘Like a waterfall’: Storms kill 10 in Italy, spark climate debate
OSTRA (Italy): Ten people died and four were missing after heavy rain sparked major flooding in central Italy on Thursday, pushing the issue of climate change up the agenda the week before elections. Prime Minister Mario Draghi confirmed the toll before heading to the town of Ostra, one of the places worst hit when more […]
Focus on youth
Sports stadiums are being established in the rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir so that the youth are inspired to take part in the sports and excel in different games. Recently LG Manoj Sinha visited Poonch district and told people that his administration has taken effective steps to make young generations aware of the importance […]
J&K reports 23 covid-19 cases, no death
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir reported 23 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said that seven cases were reported from Jammu division and 16 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 478894. Among the cases, 173907 are from […]
Atal Dulloo directs officers to ensure priority passage to fruit laden trucks
SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 16: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Agriculture Production Department (APD), Atal Dulloo today chaired a meeting at Civil Secretariat here to discuss the issues/difficulties pertaining to the movement of trucks carrying Fruits & Vegetables on National Highway from valley. While chairing the meeting, Atal Dulloo directed the concerned authorities to take immediate measures so […]
Comm Secy calls for effective management of forests with active participation of PRIs, people
Attends Annual Passing out parade for 69th, 70th Batch of Forest guards Training Course at KFTS Bandipora BANDIPORA, SEPTEMBER 16: The annual passing out parade for 69th and 70th batch of Forest Guards was held at Kashmir Forest Training School (KFTS), Chitternar Bandipora. Commissioner Secretary Forests, Ecology and Environment, Sanjeev Verma was chief guest on […]
7 Persons Injured As Truck Collides With Srinagar-bound Passenger Cab in Behramgalla Poonch
Srinagar, Sep 16 ): At least seven persons suffered injuries after a truck collided with a passenger cab in Behramgalla of Surankote area in Poonch district this afternoon. Reports reaching GNS that a truck bearing registration number JK08F 7247 hit a Srinagar-bound Xylo vehicle (JK14C 2788) in Behramgalla Surankote area, resulting in injuries to seven […]
Ex-bureaucrats write to EC, seek de-recognition of AAP
A group of retired bureaucrats on Thursday wrote to the Election Commission of India and sought action against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and initiate proceedings to withdraw the recognition of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for alleged violation of the code of conduct by inducing public servants to work for his party in Gujarat. […]
Roger Federer to retire from tennis after next week’s Laver Cup
Roger Federer broke the news fans across the world have long been fearing when he announced on Thursday he will retire from competitive tennis after next week’s Laver Cup in London. The 41-year-old Swiss, who has won 20 Grand Slam titles and is regarded by many as the best player ever to wield a racket, […]
