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SC rejects Adani firms plea for over Rs 1,300 crore as LPS from Rajasthan state discom

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea of Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd seeking over Rs 1,300 crore as late payment surcharge from the Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited, a Rajasthan government-owned power distribution firm. Imposing Rs 50,000 as cost on Adani Power Rajasthan Ltd (APRL), a bench comprising Justices Aniruddha Bose and []

19 Mar 2024 10:02 am
Chinas Rise, Unsettled Borders Pose Formidable Challenge For India: CDS

Pune: Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan on Monday said the unsettled borders with China and the rise of that country will remain the most formidable challenge for India and its armed forces in the foreseeable future. Speaking at the 3rd Strategic and Security Dialogue on the Rise of China and its implications for []

19 Mar 2024 12:42 am
Army Commander Reviews Operational Preparedness in Ladakh

JAMMU: Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General M V Suchindra Kumar on Monday visited the high altitude forward areas and reviewed the operational preparedness in Ladakh sector. The Northern Army Commander appreciated the efforts of the Indian Army and the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) for their relentless efforts in maintaining highest standards of operational effectiveness under []

19 Mar 2024 12:41 am
MCMC To Pre-Certify All Political Advertisements

JAMMU: As per the Supreme Court Order dated 13-04-2004 and Election Commission of Indias guidelines, all political advertisements by any registered political party or any group of organizations/associations or any contesting candidate/individual shall be pre-certified by Media Certification and Monitoring Committee (MCMC) before telecast/broadcast on TV and cable network/cable channels. According to a notification issued []

19 Mar 2024 12:39 am
Ladakh: KDA calls for half days strike

Leh: The Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) has called for a half-day general strike on March 20 in solidarity with renowned education reformist Sonam Wangchuk whose hunger strike in support of statehood and constitutional safeguards for the Union Territory of Ladakh entered 13th day on Monday. The agitation in Ladakh in support of the demands is []

19 Mar 2024 12:37 am
PM Modi Praises Srinagar As Top Spot For Motorsports Of India

NEW DELHI: India offers great opportunities for motorsports to thrive and Srinagar is right on top of the places where it can happen, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on March 17. Mr. Modis remarks came in response to a post on X on the first-ever Formula 4 car show that was held on the banks []

19 Mar 2024 12:36 am
Govt Sets Up Tribunals To Adjudicate on Ban of 2 JK Groups

New Delhi: The Centre on Monday constituted two tribunals under Justice Neena Bansal Krishna of the Delhi High Court to adjudicate whether there are sufficient grounds for declaring the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Bhat faction) and the Muslim Conference Jammu and Kashmir (Sumji faction) as banned groups. Both the organisations were declared banned groups []

19 Mar 2024 12:34 am
Light rains, snow in J&K on March 21, 22: MeT

Srinagar: Weatherman on Monday forecast generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow at many places with thunder, lightning and gusty winds over plains of Jammu and Kashmir on March 21 and 22. A meteorological department official here told GNS that generally dry weather was expected till March 20. From March 21-22, generally cloudy weather []

19 Mar 2024 12:34 am
Memories: The Essence of Lifes Journey

Exploring the role of memories in shaping personal growth, finding solace, and leaving a lasting legacy Memories are part and parcel of our life. They are with us on a daily basis. When we feel lonely, we try to remember them. Whether it is a good or bad memory, everything is associated with them, and []

19 Mar 2024 12:16 am
KCCI voices concern over power outages in Ramadan

SRINAGAR: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed deep concern regarding the ongoing power outages across various parts of the valley, especially during the sacred month of Ramadan. The disruptions in power supply have resulted in significant hardships for consumers in their day-to-day activities, including performing prayers and observing religious rituals. Ramadan []

19 Mar 2024 12:13 am
Lok Sabha Election 2024: DEO Baramulla stresses strict adherence to MCC guidelines issued by ECI

BARAMULLA: In view of the General Elections to Lok Sabha 2024, the District Election Officer (DEO), Baramulla on Monday held a press conference at Dak Bungalow here to disseminate essential information regarding the Dos and Donts during Model Code of Conduct (MCC) along with the guidelines established by the Election Commission of India (ECI). He []

19 Mar 2024 12:12 am
KUs Annual Report 2022-23 and Statistical Digest 2021-22

Reports to guide decision-making, uphold highest standards of academic integrity SRINAGAR: The Directorate of Internal Quality Assurance (DIQA), Kashmir University (KU), Monday released two of its publications Annual Report 2022-23 and Statistical Digest 2021-22, during an event held here. KU Vice Chancellor, Prof Nilofer Khan, unveiled the much-anticipated reports, that will act as a []

19 Mar 2024 12:12 am
DEO Budgam for level playing field to political parties

BUDGAM: The District Election Officer (DEO) Budgam, Akshay Labroo today reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha- 2024 elections in the district. In this regard, the DEO chaired a detailed meeting of officers at Conference Hall to review preparations and arrangements for the smooth conduct of elections across the district. At the outset, the []

19 Mar 2024 12:11 am
DEO Kulgam chairs meeting with political parties

KULGAM: The District Election Officer (DEO) Kulgam, Athar Aamir Khan today chaired a meeting with representatives from various political parties at the mini-secretariat, here. The meeting was attended by representatives from BJP, CPIM, INC, JKNC and other political parties. The objective of the meeting was to underscore the importance of adhering to the highest ethical []

19 Mar 2024 12:10 am
Police organise awareness prog on New Criminal laws in Awantipora, Ganderbal

SRINAGAR: Police in Awantipora organized an awareness programme related to new Criminal Laws at Government Degree College Pampore. The awareness programme was attended by students, respectable of Pampore area & faculty members of the said college who were made aware regarding the newly three amended criminal laws viz Bharatiya Naya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, []

19 Mar 2024 12:10 am
Forest Deptt organizes pre-event to celebrate International Day of Forests

SRINAGAR: The Urban Forest Division, Srinagar, J&K Forest Department in collaboration with the District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) Srinagar on Monday organised a pre-event to the main function to celebrate the International Day of Forests on March 21st 2024. On the occasion the department organized several events under the theme Forests and Innovation: New Solutions []

19 Mar 2024 12:09 am
PM hits out at Rahul Gandhi over Shakti remark

Hyderabad: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hit back at Congress MP Rahul Gandhi over his Shakti remark saying the fight will be between those who want to destroy Shakti and those who worship it and he has readily accepted the challenge. While Gandhi had said Shakti in the context of the might of the []

19 Mar 2024 12:09 am
Minor boy injured after being attacked by leopard in Budgam village

Budgam: A minor boy was injured after being attacked by a Leopard in Samsan area of Khansahib in central Kashmirs Budgam district on Monday evening, officials said. An official said that the boy was attacked by the leopard during the evening hours near his home.He said that soon after he was shifted to a nearby []

18 Mar 2024 8:37 pm
Security beefed up in J&Ks Baramulla ahead of LS polls

Baramulla (J-K): Extra security measures have been put in place in Jammu and Kashmirs Baramulla constituency for incident-free elections during the Lok Sabha polls, officials said on Monday.Addressing a joint press conference with Baramulla Deputy Commissioner Minga Sherpa here, Baramulla SSP Amod Ashok Nagpure said stringent security measures are in place here as the Baramulla []

18 Mar 2024 7:33 pm
Rs 70 Per Person Fixed As Sadq-e-Fitr This Ramadan: Grand Mufti, J&K, Mufti Nasir-ul-Islam Farooqi

Srinagar: Grand Mufti Jammu and Kashmir, Mufti Nasir-ul Islam Farooqi on Monday announced the Sadq-e-Fitr (Zakaat-ul-Fitr) as rupees seventy per person this holy Ramadan. The Grand Mufti, while highlighting the essence of the charity under the (Sadq-e-Fitr) heading said that after reaching upon a consensus with the scholars of different schools of thought, the amount []

18 Mar 2024 3:21 pm
Light rains, snow with gusty winds forecast in J&K on March 21, 22

Srinagar: Weatherman on Monday forecast generally cloudy weather with possibility of light rain/snow at many places with thunder, lightning and gusty winds over plains of Jammu and Kashmir on March 21 and 22.A meteorological department official said that generally dry weather was expected till March 20.From March 21-22, generally cloudy weather with possibility of light []

18 Mar 2024 12:43 pm
Nitish Kumar Entrusted With Additional Charge of Director SIA

Srinagar: Incumbent Additional Director General of Police, CID, Jammu and Kashmir Nitish Kumar has been entrusted with additional charge of the post of Director, State Investigation Agency in the interest of administration. Kumar will hold the additional charge till further orders. In the interest of administration, it is hereby ordered that Shri Nitish Kumar, IPS, []

18 Mar 2024 9:23 am
Level-playing field will be provided to all during LS polls: DGP

Jammu: Director General of Police (DGP) R R Swain on Sunday said a secure atmosphere and level-playing field will be provided to all during the upcoming Lok Sabha polls in the Union Territory. He asserted that security agencies are not far away from completely rooting out terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, reiterating his resolve to []

18 Mar 2024 1:12 am
Women entrepreneurs shaping future of J&K: LG

Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that women entrepreneurs are shaping the future of J&K. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday attended the ET Women Conclave-2024 organized by The Times Group, at Gurugram. On the occasion, the Lt Governor saluted the Nari Shakti and lauded their significant contribution in growth journey of Naya []

18 Mar 2024 1:11 am
Cabinet Meet: PM Asks Ministers To Draft Roadmap For First 100 Days Of New Govt

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday told ministers to draft a roadmap for the first 100 days and next five years for new government, sources said. Chairing a Cabinet meeting here this morning, the PM also asked the ministers to meet secretaries and other officials of their respective ministries to discuss how the []

18 Mar 2024 1:10 am
I-T Department warns govt employees against fraudulent refund claims

Jammu: The Income Tax Department has warned stern action against employees of various government departments, including police department, in Jammu and Kashmir for allegedly indulging in large scale fraudulent refund claims. The issue was raised by the principal commissioner of income tax, J&K and Ladakh, prompting the finance department to issue a circular seeking filing []

18 Mar 2024 1:09 am
This Lok Sabha Elections All More Interesting In J&K

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir is set to witness its first major electoral battle since it was bifurcated and downgraded to the status of union territory months after the general elections in 2019. Jammu and Kashmir has a total of five Lok Sabha seats three of which are currently with the National Conference and two []

18 Mar 2024 1:08 am
Dry weather forecast in J&K

Srinagar: Weatherman has forecast mainly dry weather over Jammu and Kashmir till March 20 even as night temperature recorded a rise at most places on Sunday. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 2.0C against 1.2C on the previous night which was below normal by 2.7C for the summer capital of []

18 Mar 2024 1:07 am
Notorious Gangster Booked Under PSA

Jammu: Police on Sunday claimed to have nabbed one notorious gangster under Public Safety Act. Police said that continuing crackdown on organised crime and wanted criminals, team from Police Station Gangyal, under the guidance of SSP Jammu, executed the PSA warrant of wanted criminal Vikramjeet Singh alias Vikky and lodged him in prison. The team []

18 Mar 2024 1:07 am
The paradox of Electoral Bonds in India: How curiosity killed the cat?

As the largest democracy in the world, Indias experiment with electoral bonds is a testament to its ongoing quest for an ideal political funding mechanism that harmonizes the principles of transparency, accountability, and privacy In the netting of Indian politics, the introduction of electoral bonds has been a subject of intense debate and scrutiny. Ostensibly []

18 Mar 2024 1:03 am
No Assembly Elections In J&K For Now, ECI Prolongs Wait

Cites Security Reasons For Unfeasibility Of Simultaneous Polls In J&K New Delhi: The Assembly election in Jammu and Kashmir will be held after the Lok Sabha polls as organising both simultaneously is not viable from the security point of view, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday as he announced the schedule of []

17 Mar 2024 12:55 am
Political Parties Miffed For Keeping Polls In Deep Freeze

Srinagar/Jammu: Political parties in Kashmir are disappointed that Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are not being held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha election. They have said a crucial democratic space is being denied to the people of J&K by keeping the polls in a deep freeze. However, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has defended []

17 Mar 2024 12:53 am
LS elections from April 19 in seven phases, results on June 4; MCC kicks in

Srinagar: The seven-phase Lok Sabha polls, the worlds biggest election exercise, will kick off on April 19 with the counting of votes set to take place on June 4 as Prime Minister Narendra Modi makes a bid for a third consecutive term in office. Announcing the election schedule on Saturday, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar []

17 Mar 2024 12:52 am
DGP, GoC 16 Corps preside joint security review meeting

Jammu: Director General of Police, R R Swain and Corps Commander Lt Gen Navin Sachdeva of the strategic 16 Corps on Saturday jointly presided over a high-level meeting and reviewed the security of the Jammu region keeping in view, among other things, the forthcoming general parliamentary elections. The meeting was attended by senior Army commanders []

17 Mar 2024 12:48 am
IGP Kashmir Stresses On Robust Security Grid

Srinagar: Inspector General of Police, V. K. Birdi, on Saturday stressed the importance of establishing a robust security grid and fostering collaboration with all stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach. He said this while chairing a security review meeting in south Kashmir. Birdi undertook a significant visit to south Kashmirs Anantnag and district Kulgam, where []

17 Mar 2024 12:48 am
People-centric governance improved ease of living in J&K: LG

NEW DELHI: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today addressed the Business Conclave 2024 organized by Shri Ram College of Commerce in New Delhi. In his keynote address, the Lt Governor shared the achievements of J&K UT after abrogation of Article 370 and vision for its future. Today J&K is growing at an impressive pace and quiet []

17 Mar 2024 12:47 am
NIA Files Charge-Sheet Against 2 Accused

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Saturday chargesheeted two accused in the Kokernag Anantnag encounter case. The encounter now probed by the NIA began on the night of September 13, 2023 when the senior officers came under heavy fire as they approached the suspected hideout in the Gadole forest in Kokernag. Due to the []

17 Mar 2024 12:46 am
India Hits Out At Pak For References To Ayodhya, CAA In UNGA

United Nations: India has slammed Pakistan and described it as a broken record that remains stagnant while the world progresses after Islamabads envoy here made references to the Ram Temple in Ayodhya and Citizenship Amendment Act during remarks to the UN General Assembly. Indias Permanent Representative to the UN Ambassador Ruchira Kamboj said this while []

17 Mar 2024 12:45 am
MHA bans more outfits in J&K, extends ban on JKLF

New Delhi: The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Friday extended the ban on separatist leader Yasin Maliks Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF-Y) under the anti-terror law as it believes the organisation continues to propagate anti-India activities.

17 Mar 2024 12:43 am
Kim Jong Un takes ride in luxury Russian limo given to him by Putin

Pyongyang: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un took his first ride in the luxury car that was given to him as a gift by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Pyongyang and Moscow have forged closer ties since Kim met Putin in Russia last September, their first summit in four years. Putin also invited Kim to try []

17 Mar 2024 12:13 am
Ready to evacuate nationals from violence-hit Haiti, if required: India

New Delhi: Asserting that it is ready to evacuate its nationals from violence-torn Haiti, if required, India said on Friday that it has set up a 24-hour control room in the Ministry of External Affairs and an emergency helpline in the Dominican Republic, to provide information and assistance. Haiti has been in the grip of []

17 Mar 2024 12:10 am
NSS Unit at IUST organises voter awareness prog

Awantipora: The National Service Scheme (NSS), Islamic University of Science &Technology, organised a Voter Awareness Programme at the campus. The program themed MeraPehla Vote DeshKeLiye, was conducted as per the guidelines from Ministry of Education, Government of India. Coordinated by the NSS IUST unit, the program aimed to educate students about democratic participation. Program []

17 Mar 2024 12:10 am
NIT Srinagar faculty member, his team secure patent from Panjab University Chandigarh

Srinagar: A faculty member from Department of Physics, National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar, Dr. Vijay Kumar and his team have received a patent for their research titled as Biodegradable Packaging Film and How to Make It from Panjab University Chandigarh. The other collaborators of Dr. Kumar include Dr. Vishal Sharma (Panjab University Chandigarh), Dr. []

17 Mar 2024 12:10 am
Democratic space being denied to people: Political parties in J&K

Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir were disappointed that Assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir are not being held simultaneously with the Lok Sabha election, saying a crucial democratic space is being denied to the people of the Union Territory by keeping the polls in a deep freeze. National Conference (NC) leader and former chief minister []

16 Mar 2024 6:01 pm
Nothing adverse found in test reports, watermelons safe for consumption: Govt

Srinagar: Amid the controversy, the authorities on Saturday said that watermelons are safe for consumption. Addressing a press conference, deputy commissioner Food and Safety department Shagufa Jalal, said that they had taken samples from all the districts of the Kashmir valley after apprehensions were raised about the sue of watermelons.She said that the test results []

16 Mar 2024 5:22 pm
7-phase LS polls from April 19; results on June 4

New Delhi: Lok Sabha elections will be held in seven phases beginning from April 19 and results will be announced on June 4, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar said on Saturday. The other phases will be on April 26, May 7, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. Assembly elections in Arunachal Pradesh []

16 Mar 2024 4:48 pm
Modi govt bans JKLF (Yasin Malik faction), JK Peoples Freedom League

New Delhi: The Modi government has banned the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, led by incarcerated terror accused Yasin Malik, the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Freedom League and four Jammu and Kashmir Peoples League factions for their involvement in fomenting terror and secessionism in the Union territory. Announcing the decisions, Union Home Minister Amit Shah []

16 Mar 2024 2:10 pm
Barring Gulmarg & Pahalgam, Night Temp Drops in J&K

Srinagar: Barring Gulmarg and Pahalgam, night temperature recorded drop in Jammu and Kashmir even as the weatherman has forecast generally dry weather till March 20.A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of 1.2C against 1.7C on the previous night which was below normal by 2.5C for the summer capital of JK []

16 Mar 2024 12:51 pm
MHA bans 4 factions of Peoples League

Srinagar: The Union Home Ministry has declared four factions of Jammu & Kashmir Peoples League as Unlawful associations under the Unlawful Activities( Prevention) Act- 1967. In a notification, the MHA has declared Peoples League( Mukthar Ahmad Waza), Peoples League( Bashir Ahmad Tota), Peoples League( Ghulam Ahmad Khan Sopori) and Peoples League( Sheikh Aziz) as unlawful []

16 Mar 2024 11:10 am
Situation along LAC stable but sensitive: Army Chief

Says Deployment Extremely Robust New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Friday said he would describe the situation along the Line of Actual Control as stable but sensitive while asserting that deployment of Indian troops and other elements along the LAC is extremely robust and balanced. During a panel discussion at a conclave here, []

16 Mar 2024 3:19 am