Srinagar, Nov 5: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said her petition to the high court for shifting prisoners of Jammu and Kashmir from outside the Union Territory (UT) to J-K was aimed at easing the suffering of their families. Talking to reporters here, Mehbooba said while the government has not provided…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
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SRINAGAR, Feb 22: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the transit accommodation for PM Package employees at Zewan, today. The Lt Governor directed the officials to complete 10…
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NABARANGPUR (Odisha), Feb 22: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday claimed that the BJP has ended the “credibility crisis in politics” created by the Congress and the party has won the trust of people by…
BANIHAL: A number of Rajasthan Law College employees and students who were stuck in the Banihal section of the Jammu-Srinagar route owing to landslides, shooting stones, and severe snowfall were rescued by the Indian army. The troops bravely and selflessly saved the terrified students and faculty at Mohan Lal Shukhadia University's Law College in Udaipur, Rajasthan. On February 21, severe weather-related snowfall and landslide-related obstacles left a large number of passengers stranded along the dangerous NH44 roadway. Among them were 74 students and 7 faculty members from Mohan Lal Shukhadia University's Law College in Udaipur, Rajasthan, who were caught in the storm. Seeing how urgent the situation was, Army camp Banihal gave their evacuation top priority, protecting their safety and wellbeing. They gave food, warm shelter, and medical attention to workers and students who were trapped. Principal Law College's Dr. Kalpesh Nikawat thanked the Indian Army for acting so quickly and decisively. He highlighted their bravery and willingness to take on any task, and he praised their steadfast loyalty to serve the country and its residents. [caption id="attachment_11524" align="alignnone" width="300"] Indian Army rescues stranded students, staff members of Rajasthan Law College in Banihal[/caption]
New Delhi, Feb 22: The Enforcement Directorate has issued fresh summons to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, asking him to appear before it on February 26 for questioning in the excise policy linked money laundering…
NEW DELHI, Feb 22: The Centre has decided to continue its flagship scheme for women safety with an approval of Rs 1,179.72 crore till 2025-26. The Union Cabinet took the decision on Wednesday night in…
SRINAGAR: Night temperature recorded a fall with Gulmarg recording minus 10.4°C in Gulmarg and Pahalgam minus 8.6°C on Thursday, officials said. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.0°C and…
RAMBAN: According to reports, an enormous landslip that occurred on Thursday in Ramban district along the Jammu-Srinagar route claimed the life of an Uttar Pradesh labourer. The landslip has caused additional delays in the opening of the highway, which has been closed to new traffic for the previous three days. According to official authorities, a new landslip happened close to Seeri, Ramban. One labourer who was supposedly employed by a private construction company was buried beneath the landslip and perished while being taken to the hospital. They recognised him as an Uttar Pradesh resident named Desh Pal.Following the most recent landslip, they reported, the Highway—the only surface route connecting the Kashmir Valley with the outside valley—remained blocked. People are advised to avoid travelling on NH-44 until the road is clean. "Restoration work is in progress at Kishtwari Pather on Jammu-Srinagar NHW, it will take some time," traffic police stated. Ask TCU for the most recent information. Over the course of the previous three days, attempts have been made to reopen the highway for traffic, which has been repeatedly hindered by landslides at various locations. Hundreds of cars, the majority of which were trucks, were trapped at various locations along the highway, which was closed on Monday. In order to move stuck cars, traffic had been partially resumed on Wednesday afternoon, but it was once more halted. They further stated that no new traffic may be permitted for three days. [caption id="attachment_11512" align="alignnone" width="300"] Labourer from UP dies under landslide on highway[/caption]
NEW DELHI: According to sources, the CBI searched 29 different places on Thursday, including the home of former governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik, in relation to allegations of corruption in the Kiru Hydropower project. According to them, the agency began operations early in the morning, mobilising some 100 officers to swoop down at 30 spots across several cities. According to them, the lawsuit is about suspected corruption in the awarding of civil works for the Rs 2,200 crore Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project (HEP). Malik, who served as governor of Jammu and Kashmir from August 23, 2018, to October 30, 2019, asserted that he received an offer of Rs 300 crore in exchange for clearing two files, one of which was related to the project."The case was registered on allegations of malpractices in award of the contract worth approximately Rs 2,200 crore of civil works of Kiru Hydro Electric Power Project(HEP) to a private company in 2019," the CBI had previously stated. previous Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd chairman Navin Kumar Chaudhary, together with previous officials M S Babu, M K Mittal, Arun Kumar Mishra, and Patel Engineering Ltd., have been booked by the agency. "Though a decision was taken in 47th Board meeting of CVPPPL (Chenab Valley Power Projects (P) Ltd) for re-tender through e-tendering with reverse auction after cancellation of ongoing tendering process, same was not implemented (as per decision taken in 48th board meeting) and tender was finally awarded to Patel Engineering Ltd," the complaint states. In January, the agency searched the homes of five individuals in relation to the case. [caption id="attachment_11509" align="alignnone" width="300"] Kiru Hydropower corruption case: CBI searches at premises of former governor Satya Pal Malik[/caption]
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