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Ladakh Standoff: Double-lane roads essential for Indian Army's mobilisation at China border
The Centre stressed a double lane road having a carriageway width of 7 m is necessary to meet the requirements of the Army, but it says, September 8 order passed by the top court may lead to serious repercussions on the defence and security interests, as the width of roads connecting to the border areas cannot exceed 5.5m.
6th phase J&K DDC Polls: 8.79% votes cast in 2 hours
According to figures issued by the office of State Election Commissioner, in Kashmir Division, Pulwama recorded voting percentage of 1.81 per cent, Baramulla 3.10 per cent, Kulgam 4.09 per cent, Shopian 0.51 per cent, Anantnag 2.40 per cent, Bandipora 9.53 per cent, Ganderbal 5.39 per cent, Kupwara 5.52 per cent and Budgam 6.40 per cent till 9 a.m.
UP govt challenges Allahabad High Court's order in Supreme Court on Kafeel Khan issue
In its petition, the Uttar Pradesh government has alleged Dr. Khan had a history of committing offences, which led to disciplinary action, suspension from service, registration of police cases and being charged under the National Security Act (NSA).
India will easily achieve Paris Agreement targets and exceed them, says PM Narendra Modi
The Paris Agreement is a legally binding international treaty on climate change. The agreement was adopted by 196 parties at 21st Conference of Parties in Paris, on December 12, 2015, and was enforced on November 4, 2016.
Karnataka Wistron Violence: Police detained 132 people
Violence broke out at the Taiwanese Wistron Corporation's plant near Kolar where iPhones and other IT products are manufactured as a large number of workers went on a rampage over issues related to payment of salary. The Taiwanese Wistron Corporation manufacturing facility in Narasapura Industrial Area manufacturing facility is touted to be the country's first iPhone manufacturing plant.
Jairam Ramesh trolled for sharing tiger video on Twitter, clarifies
After days of trolling, Ramesh took to Twitter to clarify that four days ago when he tweeted he had never authentically claimed that this clip was shot in Karnataka's Kodagu district. He added that experts have concluded that the viral tiger video is not set in India.
J&K power sector to receive Rs 11,000 cr financial aid
This will enable J&K to clear its outstanding payments under power purchases made by it, officials said. An MoU for availing the second tranche of this loan for Rs 5,444.47 crore was signed between JK Power Development Department, J&K Power Corporation Ltd and Power Finance Corporation in Srinagar on Saturday.
Congress coterie connived twice to keep Pawar off PM's post: Patel
Patel's remarks came barely a couple of days after some speculation emerged from New Delhi that Pawar could be the next United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Chairperson to help consolidate the national opposition vis-a-vis the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA at the Centre.
31 DDC constituencies to go to polls in J&K on Sunday
Giving details, the SEC said that for the 14 DDC constituencies of Kashmir division going to the polls on Sunday, there are 124 candidates in the fray including 47 females. In Jammu division, there are 121 candidates for the 17 DDC constituencies in this phase, including 53 females.
Jagannath temple in Odisha to reopen before New Year
After a meeting of Chattisa Nijog (apex body of temple servitors), SJTA chief administrator Krishan Kumar said they are planning to reopen the temple for devotees soon with strict adherence to Covid-19 guidelines.
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