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NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday observed that the ground situation has to be taken into consideration while granting statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. Hearing a batch of pleas seeking direction to the Centre to restore the statehood of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Chief Justice of India (CJI) BR Gavai said, ” “You cannot ignore what happened in Pahalgam.” Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, told the court that while the government had assured restoration of statehood in Jammu and Kashmir after assembly elections, there is a peculiar situation there. Mehta also sought eight…
JAMMU: The Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Jammu, led by Chairman Rahul Sahai and accompanied by Sanjay Aggarwal, presented a comprehensive representation on MSME sector challenges during the 67th Empowered Committee Meeting of the Reserve Bank of India, chaired by Chander Shekhar Azad, Regional Director, RBI Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh. Sahai highlighted the impact of global trade issues, including US tariff measures on sectors like pharmaceuticals, textiles, and yarns in J&K, urging banks to adopt a liberal approach towards stressed MSMEs. Key proposals included liberal credit renewals, special loan schemes, and CIBIL improvement workshops in collaboration with credit agencies. ICC…
KATHUA: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, has issued strict instructions to the administration to check the illegal mining in the district Kathua. Chairing the DISHA meeting of the district administration and various departments he said that the illegal mining is threatening the erosion of the foundations of some of the vital infrastructure projects including Keerian Gadiyal bridge and expressway corridor. He said these are some of the precious and historic projects of national importance which have been obtained with direct intervention and patronage of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and therefore it would be a matter of shame if for some petty…
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court would on Thursday hear a plea for the restoration of statehood to Jammu and Kashmir. A bench of Chief Justice of India B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran is likely to hear the matter, according to the causelist. On December 11, 2023, the Supreme Court unanimously upheld the revocation of Article 370, even as it ordered that assembly elections be held in Jammu and Kashmir by September 2024 and its statehood be restored “at the earliest”. Last year, a plea was filed in the top court seeking directions to the Centre for the…
MUMBAI: Fashion lovers are in for a treat, as Fashion Factory, Reliance Retail’s latest fashion discount store, has announced its No Conditions Sale. Shoppers can enjoy a flat 50 per cent off on top national and international fashion brands from August 14 to August 17. The sale also comes with a special offer. Customers who shop for apparel worth Rs 2,499 or more will get a free gift. Popular brands such as Levi’s, Pepe, Park Avenue, Raymond, ColorPlus, Parx, Turtle, Twills, Huur, Lee Cooper, Indibee, John Players, Netplay, Peter England, Killer, Pine Club, and Saddle & Mallet will be part…
CHENNAI: Veteran statesman, scholar, and cultural ambassador Dr. Karan Singh was conferred the prestigious Era Sezhiyan Award at a grand ceremony at VIT Vellore’s Chennai campus. The award, recognising outstanding contributions to society and culture, was presented in the presence of several dignitaries, including former Vice President of India M. Venkaiah Naidu, who presided over the function. Organised under the leadership of VIT Chancellor Dr. G. Viswanathan, who personally invited Dr. Karan Singh, the event drew a distinguished audience of academicians, students, and cultural enthusiasts. In his acceptance address, Dr. Karan Singh ji fondly recalled his long association with Tamil…
NEW DELHI : Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh today said that a success story like “SVAMITVA” (Survey Village and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas) scheme has made the citizen master of his destiny, ending decades of dependence on Revenue officers and Patwaris. The programme, he noted, has emerged as a global model of citizen-centric governance, enabling self-mapping of land by citizens themselves. Chairing a high-level review meeting of the “Survey of India” at the Parliament House, Dr. Jitendra Singh hailed the National Geospatial Policy 2022 as a game-changer that has democratized geo-spatial data, enabling wider…
NEW DELHI: At the prestigious Leadership Conclave & Powerful Women Awards 2025 (Season 5) held at Radisson Blu, Dwarka, Kunwarani Dr. Ritu Singh was honoured with the title of Best Educationist & Philanthropist 2025. Recognised among over 40 inspiring women changemakers, Dr. Singh was also a distinguished panellist, sharing her insights on “Youth, Mental Health & Social Well-being”. Celebrated for her transformative contributions to education and social welfare in Jammu & Kashmir and beyond, Dr. Singh’s vision and initiatives have empowered communities, uplifted youth, and set benchmarks of excellence. Her honour stands as a testament to her role as an…
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today today felicitated the 79 Cyclists, who participated in the ‘Pedal for Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’ rally, organised by Border Security Force. The Cycle rally was organised as a part of 79th Independence Day celebrations. The Cyclists comprising 40 local youth and 39 BSF Personnel covered 79 KMs (BSF Campus Bandipora-Manasbal- Sumbal-Shalateng-Hyderpora- Bakshi Stadium- Frontier HQ, BSF Kashmir, Humhama) and celebrated the core ideal of our India’s diversity, spirit of national unity and fostered a sense of common identity. The Lieutenant Governor congratulated the country’s first line of defence, BSF, for paying a befitting tribute…
SRINAGAR: Trustee of the J&K Dharmarth Trust, Vikramaditya Singh, along with Chitrangada Raje Singh, today performed the ‘Pran-Pratishtha’ of the recently reconstructed ancient Shiv Temple, popularly known as the Maharani Temple in Gulmarg, restoring it to even greater glory. With the blessings of Dr Karan Singh, Chairman Trustee, J&K Dharmarth Trust, the historic temple-an iconic landmark of Gulmarg’s spiritual, tourism and cultural heritage-has risen once again after suffering extensive damage in a devastating fire in March 2024. Rebuilt with meticulous care and devotion, the Temple was given a soft inauguration in December last year. Today’s Pran-Pratishtha was performed with full…