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Union minister opens 'Nat'l Startup Festival'

Jammu, Feb. 23 -- Union minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday inaugurated a two-day long "National Startup Festival" at the Government College for Women, Gandhi Nagar here. The fest is being organis... Read More


All promises made by NC will be fulfilled, says Omar

Srinagar, Feb. 23 -- J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday inaugurated the 82-meter-long Akhal Bridge over Sind River in the Kangan area of Ganderbal district and interacted with people during ... Read More


Rain, snowfall deficit in Valley raises concern among farmers

Srinagar, Feb. 23 -- With J&K witnessing around 70% decline in rain and snowfall this winter, fruit growers and farmers are praying for heavy showers in coming weeks to compensate for the deficit, whi... Read More


Clamour for booze ban in Kashmir grows, signature drive launched

Srinagar, Feb. 23 -- As the clamour for alcohol ban grows in Valley, daughter of former J&K chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party's (PDP) leader Iltija Mufti on Saturday began a signature campai... Read More


HRTC to purchase about 700 buses to strengthen transport system: Dy CM

Shimla, Feb. 23 -- Himachal Road Transport Corporation (HRTC) is going to purchase about 700 buses to strengthen the transport services in the state. The decision in this regard was taken during the ... Read More


HP govt signs MoU to co-process non-recyclable plastic waste

Shimla, Feb. 23 -- The Himachal Pradesh rural development department has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with UltraTech Cement Limited to address the pressing issue of non-recyclable plasti... Read More


HP amends prison manual rules, ends caste-based work allocation

Shimla, Feb. 23 -- The Himachal Pradesh government has amended all the caste based provisions in the Himachal Pradesh Prison Manual 2021 to ensure equality and elimination of caste based work allocati... Read More


Air India response sought after min gets 'broken seat'

New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The civil aviation regulator, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), on Saturday sought a clarification from Air India regarding a complaint by Union minister Shivraj ... Read More


Soldier injured in landmine blast in poonch

Mendhar/Jammu, Feb. 23 -- A soldier was injured in an accidental landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) on Saturday, officials said. In another incident, an old rusted mortar was recovered ... Read More


ED looking to formally probe USAID allegations

New Delhi, Feb. 23 -- The Enforcement Directorate is examining how to proceed with investigating allegations pertaining to the USAID funding of efforts aimed at boosting "voter turnout in India", peop... Read More