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India outstanding destination for investment in mobility sector: PM Modi

18/01/2025
NEW DELHI, Jan 17: India stands as an outstanding destination for every investor looking to shape their future in the mobility sector, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, and assured all government support to investors. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 at Bharat Mandapam here, the Prime Minister said India is focusing on the development of green technology, EVs, hydrogen fuel and biofuels. Emphasising that the strength of the ‘Make in India’ initiative fuels the growth prospects of the country’s auto industry, he said sale of EVs is set to increase eight times by the end of the decade. Modi said the government is working on a mobility system which can support economy and ecology, and create a system which can reduce the country’s bill on the import of fossil fuels. He said ‘Make in India’ initiative has played a huge role in the development of auto industry. The initiative has got a push from the PLI (production linked ince...

No need to pick fight when there is no need: Omar on relations with Centre

18/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 17: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has said that working with the government at centre led by Prime Minister Narendra ...

Budget session of Parliament to begin on January 31 with President’s address

18/01/2025
NEW DELHI, Jan 17: The budget session of Parliament will commence on January 31 and continue till April 4 with the union budget to be presented on Fe...

J&K Cabinet to meet on Jan 20

18/01/2025
SRINAGAR, Jan 17: The cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is set to meet on January 20 to take a final call on key administrative pr...

SC denies bail to ex-PFI chairman Abubacker in UAPA case

18/01/2025
NEW DELHI, Jan 17: The Supreme Court on Friday denied bail to E Abubacker, former chairman of the banned outfit Popular Front of India (PFI), who sou...

Constitution must be upheld without political exploitation: Dr Jitendra

18/01/2025
SHIMLA, Jan 17: In an interaction with journalists, Union Minister of State (MoS) Jitendra Singh on Friday highlighted the Modi government's efforts ...

Cordon and search operation in Billawar area to locate suspected terrorists

18/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 17: Security forces on Friday launched a CASO (Cordon and Search Operation) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district following intelligence ...

Centre announces Rs 11,440 crore revival package for Visakhapatnam Steel Plant

18/01/2025
NEW DELHI, Jan 17: Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday announced that the Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved a packag...

Court rejects bail of JeM militant

18/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 17: 3rd Additional Sessions Judge Jammu Madan Lal rejected the bail application of Ubaid-Ul-Islam an alleged JeM militant. According to t...

Mysterious Deaths in Budhal: Omar directs Health & Police Deptt to expedite investigations

18/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 16: Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah today chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the alarming situation in Budhal village of Rajouri di...

Weather improves, likely to remain dry after snowfall in Kashmir

18/01/2025
SRINAGAR, Jan 17: The weather improved on Friday after the Kashmir Valley experienced fresh snowfall on Thursday, officials reported. According to t...

12 Indian nationals serving in Russian Army killed in Ukraine, India seeking ‘early return of those who remain’: MEA

18/01/2025
NEW DELHI, Jan 17: The Ministry of External Affairs mourned the demise of Binil Babu, the Indian national killed while serving in the Russian Army in...

Over 7 cr pilgrims take holy dip at Sangam in 6 days

18/01/2025
PRAYAGRAJ, Jan 16: The sacred confluence of Ganga, Yamuna and the mystical Saraswati at Sangam Triveni is witnessing an extraordinary display of devo...

Republic Day Parade: LG to take salute, CM as Chief Guest

18/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 17: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, will preside over and take the salute at the main Republic Day function at...

15-year-old vehicles eligible for scrap subsidy: Transport Commissioner

18/01/2025
SRINAGAR, Jan 17: Transport Commissioner, Jammu and Kashmir, Vishesh Paul Mahajan on Friday said the transport subsidy scheme, part of a broader pla...

SPO among two arrested with heroin

18/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 17: Police on Friday said they have arrested two drug peddlers, including a Special Police Officer (SPO), in the Miran Sahib area of Jamm...

Former Pak Prime Minister Imran Khan, his wife sentenced to 14 and 7 years in prison in corruption case

18/01/2025
ISLAMABAD, Jan 17: A Pakistani court on Friday sentenced jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 14 and seven years in pr...

Cabinet approves setting up of 8th pay commission, Rs 3,985 cr launch pad at Sriharikota

17/01/2025
NEW DELHI, Jan 16: Weeks ahead of the Delhi assembly election, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday approved the con...

J&K Govt steadfastly committed to empowering women: Omar

17/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 16: Asserting the ‘Lakhpati Didi’ campaign is a monumental initiative aimed at fortifying families and shaping future generations, Jam...

LG Sinha congratulates ISRO Scientists on successful space docking

17/01/2025
JAMMU, Jan 16: Lieut-enant Governor Manoj Sinha today congratulated ISRO scientists on achieving historic milestone with successful docking of satell...

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Citizen's Forum welcomes Finance Minister's statement

02/08/2020
JAMMU, Aug 1: Citizen's Forum welcome the Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman when she said Banks cannot refuse credit to MSMEs under the emergency c...

Fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest surge in July, worst in recent days

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : The number of fires in Brazil’s Amazon rainforest jumped 28% in July from a year ago, official data showed on Saturday, as some envir...

China condemns Germany’s Hong Kong extradition suspension

02/08/2020
China, aug 1: China has condemned Germany’s decision to suspend its extradition agreement with Hong Kong, accusing Berlin of a “serious breach of int...

UK PM honours Indian-origin dancer for online Bhangra classes during lockdown

02/08/2020
Brazil, AUG 1 : An Indian-origin dancer who transformed his dance classes into free Bhangracise sessions online to help people stay fit during the co...

James Murdoch resigns from news publisher News Corp's board

02/08/2020
New York, aug 1: News Corp founder Rupert Murdoch’s son James is resigning from the family-controlled publisher’s board over content appearing in its...

Mexico's COVID-19 death toll now world's 3rd highest

02/08/2020
Mexico, aug 1: With a total of 46,688 fatalities, Mexico now accounts for the world's third highest number of coronavirus fatalities in the world, a...

US tightens the screws on Beijing, restricts visas for Chinese officials

27/06/2020
WASHINGTON, JUNE 27: The United States is imposing visa restrictions on current and former Chinese officials responsible for “eviscerating” the freed...

Tokyo enters phase 2, reopens schools, more businesses

02/06/2020
TOKYO, JUNE 1: Tokyo entered phase two of its de-escalation on Monday with public schools reopening after a three-month closure and a larger number ...

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Human Maximizer Software by Razor Infotech meant for Revolutionizing HR world

22/10/2024
New Delhi: Razor Infotech, a leading technology conglomerate, has launched Human Maximizer, a cutting-edge Human Capital Management (HCM) software de...

Indore will be known as green city: Amit Shah calls upon people to participate in plantation drive

15/07/2024
Indore, Jul 14: Participating in the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' programme, Union Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said that Indore, which is known for its clea...

PM Modi engages in freewheeling interaction with awardees; children share details of their achievements

24/01/2024
New Delhi, Jan 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar (PMRBP) awardees and engaged in a freewheeling ...

PM Modi showers flower petals on workers in Ayodhya

23/01/2024
Ayodhya, Jan 22: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showered flower petals on the workers who were a part of the construction team at the Ram Tem...

Dr Jitendra inaugurates training programme for Kendriya Bhandar officials designed by IIM Raipur

23/09/2023
New Delhi, Sep 22: Union Minister of State Jitendra Singh inaugurated a landmark training programme designed for Kendriya Bhandar Officials by the In...

Avoid bulky synopses, says Supreme Court after 60-page synopsis filed in appeal against 6-page HC order

27/08/2023
New Delhi, Aug 26: The Supreme Court recently stated that parties should avoid filing bulky synopses in cases before it. A bench of Justices Abhay S ...

Delhi Police evacuates 750 people from low-lying areas close to Yamuna

14/07/2023
New Delhi, Jul 12: As parts of Delhi close to the Yamuna battles an overflowing river, police and other agencies on Wednesday evacuated more than 750...

NMDC records best ever may month performance

02/06/2023
Hyderabad, Jun 1: State Miner NMDC produced 3.71 MnT and sold 3.62 MnT of iron ore in the second month of FY24, recording the highest ever May month ...

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Chief Minister reaffirms commitment to ensuring balanced development across all districts of Jammu region

Various delegations, deputations meet CM in Jammu

20/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 19: Several delegations from various districts of Jammu region met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today at his official residence in Jammu. ...

Lieutenant Governor administers Oath of Office to Gul as Speaker pro tem

20/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 19: The Lieutenant Governor, Shri Manoj Sinha administered the Oath of Office to Shri Mubarik Gul as Speaker pro tem of Jammu & Kashmir...

Chief Justice visits Kupwara, inspects judicial infrastructure, construction works on District court complex

20/10/2024
KUPWARA, Oct 19: In order to give impetus to the Judicial Infrastructure, Chief Justice of High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh and Patron-in-Chi...

Attestation-cum-passing out parade held at STC BSF Udhampur

20/10/2024
UDHAMPUR, Oct 19: A grand Attestation-cum-passing out Parade was held today at the Subs-idiary Training Centre BSF Roun Domel, Dhar Road Udhampur dis...

Lt Governor meets Winner & Runner-up teams of Legends League Cricket

18/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: Lieutenant Gove-rnor Shri Manoj Sinha today met the Winner and Runner-up teams of Legends League Cricket-2024. The final match was ...

Judicial Officers of Pulwama felicitate Chief Justice Tashi Rabstan

18/10/2024
SRINAGAR, Oct 17: The Judicial Officers of Pulw-ama today felicitated Justice Tashi Rabstan on his elevation as the Chief Justice of High Court of Ja...

DC Jammu reviews preparations for annual Jhiri Mela

18/10/2024
JAMMU, Oct 17: Deputy Commissioner Jammu, Sachin Kumar Vaishya, today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements for the annual Jhiri Mela. The me...

Balwant felicitates Chairman and Director IIT Jammu for promoting local culture

18/10/2024
Jammu, Oct 17: Director Natrang felicitated Dr. Sharad Kumar Saraf, Chairman and Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director of IIT Jammu for the promotion of a...

OP-ED News

Charting a New Course for Equitable Pay Reform

18/01/2025
The recent decision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to establish the 8th Pay Commission marks a crucial juncture in revising the compensation framewo...

India’s Leap into the Future of Space Exploration

17/01/2025
In a monumental stride for India's space ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a historic space-docking...

A Maritime Milestone

16/01/2025
In a landmark development that showcases India's growing prowess in defense and technology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated three "Made in Ind...

Maha kumbh 2025: Where tradition meets transformation

15/01/2025
The Maha Kumbh Mela of 2025 unfolds as a grand tapestry of faith, tradition, and modern innovation, drawing an incredible 3.5 crore devotees to the s...

Sonamarg Tunnel - A Gateway to Prosperity and Connectivity

14/01/2025
The inauguration of the Sonamarg Tunnel, previously known as the Z-Morh Tunnel, marks a significant milestone in the development of Jammu and Kashmir...

Balancing Fiscal Discipline with Operational Efficiency

11/01/2025
The Jammu and Kashmir Finance Department's decision to authorize the release of 90% of the Budget Estimates (BE) for 2024-25, or the corresponding Re...

A Strategic Move towards Effective Governance

10/01/2025
Chief Minister Omar Abdullah's comprehensive review of government departments, along with the establishment of 100-day and one-year benchmarks, marks...

A step towards Humanitarian Justice

09/01/2025
The recent directive from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) urging states to address the chronic issue of overcrowding in Indian prisons marks a piv...

Legal Section

Court discharges then ACD Rajouri in alleged illegal appointment case

08/08/2024
Jammu, Aug 7: In a set-back to ACB, Special Judge Anti-corruption Rajouri-Poonch Meh-mood Chowdhary discharged Noor Alam then ACD Rajouri and 72 othe...

Court grants 10 days police custody of revenue official who caught red-handed by CBI

31/05/2024
Jammu, May 30: Special Judge CBI Cases Jammu Bala Joyti granted 10 days police remand of Mohd Ishaq Bhatt who was caught red-handed by the CBI while ...

Suspension is not a punishment as it is neither punitive nor stigmatic: CAT

09/05/2024
Jammu, May 8: Central Administr-ative Tribunal holds that Suspension is not a punishment as it is neither punitive nor stigmatic. It is generally don...

HC stays proceeding in defamation complaint filed by Dharamarth Trust against its Ex-Employees

02/05/2024
Jammu, May 1: Justice Vinod Chatterji Koul of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has stayed the proceedings before the Court of 'City Judge' Srina...

Court rejects bail in murder case

26/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 24: Additional Sessions Judge Doda Amarjeet Singh Lageh rejected the bail application Davinder Kumar who was facing trial in murder case. ...

HC grants final opportunity to comply judgement of DIG RP Range to appear in person

24/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 23: Justice Sanjeev Kumar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court while dealing with a contempt petition, granted one last and final oppo...

HC upholds PSA of Lady Dru Pedller

23/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 22: Justice Sanjeev Kumar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld the detention under PSA of Priya Devi aka Priya 54 years lady in...

HC upholds conviction in corruption case after 19 years

23/04/2024
Jammu, Apr 22: Justice Sanjay Dhar of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court one of oldest conviction appeal and upheld the conviction of Mohd Sadiq w...

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