New industrial policy
New industrial policy in Jammu and Kashmir has developed a fence of ease among the business people to set up their own units. Central government in the latest budget has kept huge money for the development of industrial estates, promotion of Ease of Doing Business, export hubs creation to get focus in J&K. The […]
If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then no one in world is honest: AAP supremo on CBI summons
New Delhi: “If Arvind Kejriwal is corrupt then there is no one in this world who is honest,” Delhi Chief Minister said on Saturday, a day after CBI summoned him for questioning in connection with the excise policy case. Addressing a press conference in the national capital, he said, “Tomorrow, they (CBI) have called me […]
Sudanese paramilitary force claims control of Khartoum airport amid clashes with army
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) said on Saturday that it had taken control of Khartoum international airport, as clashes erupted with the army. Gunfire could be heard in several parts of Khartoum and eyewitnesses said gunfire was also heard in adjoining cities. A Reuters journalist saw cannons and armoured vehicles deployed in the streets […]
Raza’s maiden IPL fifty helps PBKS return to winning ways
Led by Sam Curran’s 3 for 31 and Sikandar Raza’s maiden IPL half-century, Punjab Kings returned to winning ways, securing a two-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, in Lucknow on Saturday (April 15). Electing to field, PBKS restricted the hosts to 159 despite KL Rahul’s 56-ball 74 and then chased down the total with three […]
Amid forecast for rain spell, night temp records increase in J&K
Srinagar: Amid forecast for isolated very light rain and thunderstorm in the next 24 hours and fairly widespread precipitation thereafter till April 21, night temperature recorded a rise on Saturday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.1°C against 9.0°C on the previous night and it was 1.5°C […]
India to protect interests of farmers, dairy sector in free trade agreement with EU: Goyal
Rome: India will completely protect the interests of farmers and dairy sector in the proposed free trade agreement (FTA) with the European Union, commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal has said. He was here on an official visit to hold discussions with leaders and the private sector on ways to further enhance trade and investment […]
Yemen prisoner swap starts as truce talks set for second round
A major prisoner exchange involving hundreds of captives from Yemen’s civil war got underway on Friday after truce talks ended with an agreement to hold a second round. The first plane departed Sanaa, the rebel-held capital, for government-controlled Aden hours after a Saudi delegation departed without a fresh truce but with plans to meet again. […]
Divergent teams beef up the contrast in Lucknow
While Lucknow Super Giants practiced under lights on match eve, tunes from “Giorgio by Moroder” reverberated in the Ekana International Stadium. It was a rather hip choice by the DJ, this song by Daft Punk, which was a band of two Frenchmen who revolutionized electronic music and disguised themselves in robot costumes while at it. […]
Fire & Emergency Services deptt begins week long activities
JAMMU, APRIL 14: Aimed at raising awareness among the public regarding fire prevention and precautionary measures, the Fire and Emergency Services department is observing Fire Service Week with launch of several programmes throughout the week. The day is also being observed to commemorate those gallant Firemen who laid their lives for safe guarding life and […]
40 Persons Injured As Footbridge Collapses Whilst Baisakhi Celebrations in Udhampur
At least forty persons were injured after a footbridge collapsed during Baisakhi celebrations in Udhampur district on Friday afternoon, officials said. They told GNS that that a steel footbridge collapsed at Beni Sangam in Bain village in Udhampur when a large chunk of locals were over it in connection with Baisakhi festival celebrations in the […]
