Amit Shah announces reduction of AFSPA applicable areas in Nagaland, Assam, Manipur
In a major outreach to the Northeast, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday announced reduction of the disturbed areas imposed under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) in Nagaland, Assam and Manipur after decades. A home ministry spokesperson, however, said the decision does not imply that the AFSPA has been completely withdrawn from […]
Fresh shelling throws spanner in Ukraine truce hopes
KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday accused Russia of shelling a city where it had promised de-escalation, dampening hopes of an end to a war that has killed thousands and displaced millions, including 4m who have now fled the country. Ukraine and Western powers had already cast doubt on Russia’s pledge to reduce military activity around Chernigiv […]
Ronaldo makes another World Cup as Portugal down North Macedonia
PORTO: There will be at least one more World Cup for Cristiano Ronaldo. The all-time top scorer in men’s international football will get to play in his fifth World Cup after Portugal defeated North Macedonia 2-0 in the European qualifying playoffs on Tuesday. “Goal accomplished,” Ronaldo said on Instagram after the match. “We made it […]
Wetlands of Kashmir
Wetlands play an important role in the ecosystem and also act as lungs of the rivers in case of any rise in the water levels. Recently the Commissioner Secretary, Forest, Ecology and Environment, visited Hokersar and Narkara Wetlands. He emphasized the need of adopting an effective policy for systematic conservation and development of Hokersar and […]
Advisor Bhatnagar conducts surprise inspection of GWC, Srinagar
Inspects ongoing works under JTFRP, other infrastructure of the college SRINAGAR, MARCH 30: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today conducted a surprise inspection of Govt. Women’s College (GCW) M.A Road here and reviewed the pace and progress of various ongoing construction works in the college. During the visit, the Advisor inspected ongoing works […]
Principal Secretary Mining Department discusses various issues of mining
JAMMU, MARCH 30: Principal Secretary Mining Department, Ashok Kumar Parmar today chaired a meeting to discuss various issues of the Department. The meeting was attended by the Commissioner Secretary Forest, Ecology and Environment, Director Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing J&K, Director Geology and Mining, Director Finance, Mining Department, Managing Director, Jammu and Kashmir Minerals Ltd. […]
Petrol, Diesel Prices Hiked By 80 Paise; Total Increase Now Stands At Rs 5.60
Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last nine days to Rs 5.60 per litre. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 101.01 per litre as against Rs 100.21 previously while diesel rates have gone up from Rs 91.47 per […]
Allahbad court order release of 3 Kashmiri students on bail
‘Trio were arrested in October last year for cheering in favour of Pak victory against India in T-20 world cup match’ The Allahbabad court Wednesday ordered the release of three Kashmiri students, studying engineering in an Agra college, who were arrested on sedition and cyber-terrorism charges. As per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
Government sack five more employees, Mehbooba reacts
By: Tariq Shah VOV Srinagar While the J&K government has terminated the services of five of its employees for their alleged militant links, Former Chief Minister and PDP Chief Mehbooba Mufti has reacted and said that it amounts to disempowerment of locals in Kashmir valley. In a tweet she said, “On one hand GOI is […]
Question mark over stability of international order; BIMSTEC cooperation need of the hour: PM
Stressing that the Russia-Ukraine conflict has raised a question mark over stability of international order, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for greater cooperation among BIMSTEC nations and said it has become essential to give more priority to “our regional security”. In his opening remarks at the fifth BIMSTEC Summit being held online, Modi […]
