Author: Agencies
NEW DELHI: The BRICS summit in New Delhi comes against a backdrop of growing pressure on the global economy, with the US-Iran war and Russia’s conflict with Ukraine among other things. Amid all this, BRICS cooperation can help countries in the Global South move beyond simply managing supply-chain disruptions and build more resilient, self-reliant economies. Published in China Daily, an editorial argues that growing geopolitical tensions and protectionism are exposing developing economies to repeated economic shocks. Against this backdrop, it presents the expanding BRICS grouping as a platform that can strengthen not only supply-chain security but also what it calls…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday highlighted the hosting of the BRICS Summit saying that this would feature positive discussions on various issues. Posting a verse in Sanskrit the Prime Minister said, “In the coming days, leaders from around the world will gather for the BRICS Summit. There is full confidence that the summit will feature positive and meaningful discussions on various issues, with aspirations for global welfare.” PM Modi will hold a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin ahead of the two-day summit that gets underway on Saturday. The discussions are expected to focus on strategic…
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday recalled Swami Vivekananda’s historic address at the World Parliament in Chicago on September 11, 1983, highlighting the enduring relevance of his message of tolerance, universal acceptance and harmony as the world marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in the United States. In a post on X, PM Modi said, “11th September 1893, Chicago. Swami Vivekananda’s captivating address offered a glimpse of the civilisational ethos of India. His inspiring words still reverberate across the world.” PM Modi cited excerpts from Vivekananda’s landmark speech delivered at the Parliament of…
JAMMU: Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Nalin Prabhat on Thursday reviewed the security situation and operational preparedness during a visit to a joint temporary operating base manned by personnel of the Special Operations Group (SOG), Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and CRPF at the Doda-Kathua-Udhampur trijunction, officials said. Prabhat was accompanied by Inspector General of Police, Jammu Zone, Tejinder Singh; DIG Doda-Ramban-Kishtwar Range Sargun Shukla; DIG Udhampur-Reasi Range Shiv Kumar Sharma; and SSP Doda Kartik Shrotriya. During the visit, the DGP was briefed by the SSP on the operational readiness of the security forces and the prevailing security situation in…
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today called for transforming Jammu and Kashmir from merely a sought-after filming location into a vibrant centre for storytelling, talent development and film-making, as he addressed the concluding ceremony of the four-day International Film Festival of Jammu and Kashmir (IFFJK) at the SKICC back lawns along the shores of Dal Lake. Union Minister of State for Information & Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan, former Chief Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah, J&K’s Council of Ministers, Advisor to the Chief Minister, several J&K legislators, Chief Secretary J&K, Secretary, Information & Broadcasting, Government of India, and senior officers of civil…
JAMMU: Hindi Pakhwada 2026 commenced at the CSIR-Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR-IIIM), Jammu, on Thursday with an emphasis on increasing the use of Hindi in official, scientific and administrative communication and encouraging students and employees to develop greater interest in the Rajbhasha. The programme is being organised from September 10 to September 23 as part of the institute’s annual initiative to create awareness about Hindi and encourage its practical use among officers, employees, research scholars and students. The inaugural function was held in the conference room and was followed by a Hindi essay-writing competition in which 25 students of…
SRINAGAR: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kashmir Zone, Sujit Kumar on Thursday visited Kulgam and Shopian districts to assess the security situation, counter-terrorism grid, crime mitigation measures and overall law and order scenario in South Kashmir. IGP Kashmir was accompanied by Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range, Javed Iqbal Mattoo. During the visit, Sujit Kumar chaired security and crime review meetings in both districts, attended by the respective Senior Superintendents of Police and other senior and jurisdictional gazetted officers. The SSPs of Kulgam and Shopian briefed the IGP on the prevailing security situation, status of anti-terror operations, counter-insurgency…
BHADERWAH: The revered three-day Shri Vasuki Naag Kailash Yatra, organised by the Jammu and Kashmir Dharmarth Trust, concluded here today with the performance of age-old rituals, marking the successful culmination of the annual pilgrimage while upholding the sanctity and spiritual heritage of the centuries-old tradition. The Charri Mubarak (Holy Mace) returned from the sacred Kailash Kund to the historic Shri Vasuki Nag Temple at Gatha, Bhaderwah, marking the completion of the pilgrimage. The concluding ceremonies were conducted in accordance with established traditional practices, preserving the religious and cultural sanctity associated with the yatra. In a statement, Ashok Sharma, Retd. IPS…
JAMMU: Chief Engineer (Distribution) JPDCL Jammu has informed that the power supply to Sidhra, Bajalta and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 11 and 15 from 7 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Industrial area Bari Brahmana will remain affected on September 13 from 7 am to 12 noon. Likewise, the power supply to Wazarat, Peer Mitha, Gujjar Nagar, Khatikan Talab and adjoining areas will remain affected on September 12 from 7 am to 12 noon. Similarly, the power supply to Ghatti, Nanan, Marheen, Paharpur, Channi, Palli, Nagri, Logate, MES Janlote and IID Centre Kathua will…
UDHAMPUR: The Central Integrated Pest Management Centre, Jammu today commenced a two-day Human Resource Development Programme on Integrated Pest Management at Village Bikhan Gala, Panchayat Mand East, Block Tikri, District Udhampur. The programme aims to sensitize farmers about eco-friendly pest management practices, promote the safe and judicious use of pesticides, and encourage sustainable agricultural practices in the region. The inaugural session witnessed enthusiastic participation from Vikash Padha, Chief Agriculture Officer, Udhampur, Sunil Gupta, District Agriculture Officer, Udhampur, Arti Sharma and a large number of local farmers. Dr. M.K. Arya, Deputy Director (PP) delivered a detailed presentation on the importance of…