Srinagar, Apr 14: A series of mild earthquakes have been recorded in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir and in Leh district of Ladakh over the past few days, causing concern among residents, though no major damage has been reported so far. According to officials, three earthquakes struck Doda district in the last 72 hours.
Srinagar, Apr 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday paid tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar on his birth anniversary. In a post on X, the Office of the Lieutenant Governor said, “Tributes to Dr. Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Ji on his Janm-Jayanti. He stands as a transformative architect of India’s social and national ethos. Let
New Delhi, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tribute to the architect of the Indian Constitution, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, on his birth anniversary, highlighting his contribution to nation-building and saying his vision continues to inspire generations to build a progressive and inclusive society. In a post on X, PM Modi wrote, “Tributes
CHANDIGARH, Apr 14: The Punjab Police has busted a cross-border arms smuggling module, arresting three persons and recovering six pistols from their possession, an official said on Tuesday. Director General of Police Gaurav Yadav, in a post on X, said preliminary investigations revealed that the accused were in contact with Pakistan-based smugglers through social media
NEW DELHI, Apr 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that Indian democracy would become stronger and more vibrant if the Lok Sabha and various state assembly elections in 2029 are held with full implementation of women’s reservation. In a letter addressed to women across the country, Modi said that since women are excelling
SRINAGAR, Apr 14: Police in Jammu and Kashmir have arrested eight individuals for allegedly indulging in vandalism during protests sparked by a sexual harassment case involving a girl student in Sopore, Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. According to police, a senior lecturer at a government higher secondary school in Sopore has been booked for
Srinagar: Four persons have been arrested after a man was allegedly chased by cow vigilantes, forcing him to jump into a stream while trying to escape on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in the Ramsoo area of Ramban district. The man, identified as Tanveer Ahmad Chopan, a driver from Mundkhal in Pogal, Ukhral tehsil of Ramban, has
Ladakh, Apr 13: Ladakh-based activist Sonam Wangchuk on Monday said the region is “hanging between trust and mistrust” amid delays in the next round of dialogue with the Centre, urging the government to intervene promptly and address growing concerns in the sensitive border region. He warned that the prolonged gap in dialogue is creating disillusionment
NEW DELHI, Apr 13: Congress Parliamentary Party chairperson Sonia Gandhi on Monday said the real issue with the government’s move to introduce bills in a special sitting of Parliament this week is delimitation, not women’s reservation, calling the reported proposal “extremely dangerous” and an “assault” on the Constitution. Gandhi said any delimitation exercise that involves