Author: Agencies
JALANDHAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Punjab as a “Kattar Beimaan” party, accusing it of failing the state on law and order, drugs, corruption and misuse of public money. Speaking after inaugurating 75 redeveloped railway stations across 20 states under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme in Jalandhar, PM Modi began by invoking Punjab’s history. “This is the land of ‘Sher-e-Punjab’ Maharaja Ranjit Singh… However, what is happening in Punjab today is no secret. Here, the reality of betrayal is being masked by advertisements,” he said. The Prime…
SRINAGAR: Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir (SKUAST-K) on Wednesday convened the 58th and 59th meetings of the Research and Extension Advisory Committee (REAC) to review the University’s research and extension agenda, assess progress on key initiatives, and chart future priorities for technology development and dissemination. Chairing the meetings, Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Nazir Ahmad Ganai called for demand-driven, farmer-centric and impact-oriented research to advance the bioeconomy, agribusiness, climate-resilient agriculture, value addition, entrepreneurship and technology commercialization. Congratulating the University’s scientists for developing improved crop varieties and farmer-oriented technologies, he said these focus areas would be pivotal in realizing the…
SHOPIAN: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Shopian, Dr. Nasir Ahmed Lone today presided over a district-level training programme on PM Gati Shakti National Master Plan at the Mini-Secretariat, Shopian. The programme was organised to enhance the capacity of district officers in leveraging PM Gati Shakti digital platform for integrated infrastructure planning and coordinated project implementation. Addressing the participants, the ADDC highlighted the importance of PM Gati Shakti initiative in ensuring seamless planning, avoiding duplication of works and accelerating infrastructure development through convergence among departments. He stressed the need for timely updation of departmental data on the portal and directed officers…
KULGAM: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Shahzad Alam today visited Mata Kulwagishori Temple, Bungam, and Mata Katyani Temple, Kakran, to review and finalise arrangements for the smooth conduct of the Annual Maha Yagya. During the visit, the DC took stock of the preparations and inspected the facilities being put in place for devotees. He reviewed arrangements related to drinking water, sanitation, health services, security, and other essential amenities. The DC directed all concerned departments to ensure that all arrangements are completed well in time and that round-the-clock coordination is maintained for the smooth and hassle-free conduct of the religious event. The…
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday visited the Nunwan base camp and inspected the facilities in place for the Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra pilgrims. At the Base Camp, the Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with senior officials and reviewed the arrangements being made for essential services provided to pilgrims including drinking water, electricity, telecom connectivity, accommodation, food, healthcare, emergency services and security. He also inspected the Yatra Registration Counter and reviewed the registration process. The Lieutenant Governor directed all departments to work in mission mode to ensure the welfare of the pilgrims. “Today marks 15 days since the pilgrimage…
NEW DELHI: Former Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar on Friday met Sonam Wangchuk and requested him to preserve his health and life by ending his fast. In a statement, Kumar said the lives of conscientious dissenters should be prized and not compromised, as he lauded Wangchuk for having fought for public causes dear to him. “In any responsive and dignitarian democracy, the lives of conscientious dissenters should be prized and not compromised for any reason. “This has been our tradition and there have been several occasions when political leadership has risen to the occasion to ensure that precious Indian lives…
NEW DELHI: “We don’t want any untoward thing to happen,” the Supreme Court said on Friday while asking the Rajasthan government to take proper instructions about the health condition of self-styled godman Asaram, who is seeking interim bail on medical grounds. The Rajasthan High Court on May 27 upheld the conviction and life sentence awarded to the octogenarian in a case of rape of a minor in 2013. He has filed an application in the apex court seeking interim bail on health grounds. The matter came up for hearing before a bench of justices M M Sundresh and P B…
HARYANA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday flagged off India’s first hydrogen-powered train connecting Jind to Sonipat in Haryana from here, calling it a successful example of the ‘Make in India’ campaign. With this, India has joined a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains and marks an important step towards the adoption of clean and sustainable mobility in the railway sector. The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations. After flagging off the train, the prime minister also dedicated to the nation and laid…
MUMBAI: Market benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Friday, with the Sensex climbing 964.58 points and the Nifty reaching the 24,330 level, led by buying in blue-chip Reliance Industries, bank and IT stocks. After a subdued ending in the previous trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex bounced back 964.58 points, or 1.25 per cent, to settle at 78,151.45. During the day, it surged 1,095.68 points, or 1.41 per cent, to 78,282.55. The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 261.55 points, or 1.09 per cent, to end at 24,334.30. From the Sensex pack, Tech Mahindra jumped 3.91 per cent after it reported a 28.4…
SRINAGAR: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday the refusal of the elected government at the Centre to engage with the protesting youth at Jantar Mantar indicated a colonial mindset. “The distressing scenes unfolding at Jantar Mantar, where Sonam Wangchuk is risking his life to safeguard the future of our Gen Z, evoke memories of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters to liberate India from colonial rule. The British may have left, but the colonial mindset seems to endure,” Mehbooba said in a post on X. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir commented on Sonam Wangchuk’s ongoing…