Some BJP workers began raising anti-women slogans during 7th anniversary “celebrations” of Article 370’s abrogation SRINAGAR: BJP distanced itself Thursday from slogans raised by some of its workers during “celebrations” marking the seventh anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation the previous day after backlash over their alleged anti-women content.“The party firmly believes in respecting the dignity…
Sonam said the government has about one month to address these issues, otherwise they shall be compelled to launch another movement in Ladakh SRINAGAR: Leh Apex Body functionaries Sonam Wangchuk and Chering Dorjay Lakrook gave Union government a one-month deadline to withdraw criminal cases against around 80 protesters charged during last year’s agitation for Sixth…
Cop alleged that itija bit his forearm, causing it to bleed SRINAGAR: J&K Police registered an FIR against PDP’s Iltija Mufti, accusing her of assaulting a police officer during the party’s protest against the abrogation of Article 370 on Tuesday, an officer said.Iltija has been booked under sections 121, 132 and 191 of BNS that…
Ladakh supports more than 38 mammal species, 340 bird species and 1,800 vascular plant species SRINAGAR: In a bid to prevent illegal off-roading and disturbance to wildlife, Ladakh administration Thursday approved the introduction of India’s first-ever high-altitude wildlife safari on popular snow leopard and bird-watching trails in the Union Territory’s upper reaches.Ladakh is home to…
Army personnel also found two corroded mortar shells in the forested area of Choki Sagra under Balnoi police outpost in Mankote sector JAMMU: Two personnel of the Army’s Bomb Disposal Squad (BDS) were injured late Wednesday when an old, corroded landmine exploded while they were trying to defuse it in Mendhar sector of J&K’s Poonch…
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah inspects the flood affected areas to assess the damage caused, in Rajouri. (PTI Photo) JAMMU: J&K CM Omar Abdullah visited flood-hit Rajouri district Thursday to assess the destruction caused by last month’s rain fury. He directed authorities concerned to expedite restoration works, intensify relief and rehabilitation efforts,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm they showed for Friendship Day. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged people to celebrate National Handloom Day with the same enthusiasm they showed for Friendship Day, making a heartfelt appeal in yet another Instagram video aimed at…
CBI has filed a charge sheet against 11 accused in the murder of Chandranath Rath. NEW DELHI: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has filed a charge sheet against 11 accused in connection with the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of West Bengal chief minister Suvendu Adhikari, news agency PTI reported citing officials…
Shinde faction set to induct six rebel MPs from Uddhav camp (Images/Agencies) NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the constitution of the previously undivided Shiv Sena had undergone a “significant transformation” over the years and eventually became “virtually a one-party structure.“A bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya…
The Centre for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) on Thursday launched its Governance Dialogue series with a multi-stakeholder discussion on “District Led Development: Grassroots Stories, National Outcomes” NEW DELHI: The Centre for Policy Research and Governance (CPRG) on Thursday launched its Governance Dialogue series with a multi-stakeholder discussion on “District Led Development: Grassroots Stories, National…