News for 'Jammu University'

3 AMU students from Kashmir booked for sedition for 'raising anti-India' slogans

3 AMU students from Kashmir booked for sedition for 'raising anti-India' slogans

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

AMU spokesman Shafay Kidwai said that show cause notices have been issued to nine students for trying to hold an unauthorised gathering Thursday.

Why Modi chose Manoj Sinha as J-K lieutenant governor

Why Modi chose Manoj Sinha as J-K lieutenant governor

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'Sinha's skills at resolving contradictions will be required to smoothen the functioning of the bureaucracy which has been so fractious that it tripped up even a seasoned bureaucrat like his immediate predecessor, G C Murmu,' notes avid Devadas.

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Strike called over death of 7 civilians disrupts life in Valley

Rediff.com22 Oct 2018

The strike affected attendance in government offices and banks, the officials said.

'Congress-NC should be winning combination in J&K'

'Congress-NC should be winning combination in J&K'

Rediff.com12 May 2014

Bikash Mohapatra presents a kaleidoscope of views from Jammu and Kashmir, where the five-phase polling for its six seats ended last week.

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

'Naxals see how valuable the hostage is'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

'They try and extend the hostage situation as long as they can to remain in the national headlines.'

India will rule 21st century, the era of knowledge: PM

India will rule 21st century, the era of knowledge: PM

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Modi said this university has been built with the contribution of millions of pilgrims, many of whom came from far away places.

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

No need to talk about bringing back Article 370: Pawar

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Pawar asked Modi why he was daring Opposition leaders to bring back Article 370 of the Constitution after it was nullified by Parliament in August.

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Why All The Fuss Over The Kashmir Files?

Rediff.com4 Apr 2022

But why is everyone getting so het up over what, after all, is a mere film? If you don't like it, don't watch it. Why create a public spectacle over it? asks Virendra Kapoor.

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Indo-Pak nuclear war may kill 125 million people: Study

Rediff.com3 Oct 2019

The study also said that the war would plunge the world into a "nuclear winter" that could lead to global climate catastrophe.

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Kashmir unrest: Toll rises; anger refuses to subside

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi convened a high-level meeting at his residence on Tuesday morning to review the situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

How India Can Thwart China-Pakistan Nexus

Rediff.com15 Jun 2022

A weaker Russia, a sobered China at a time when Xi Jinping is manoeuvring to protect his third term prospects, a reunited West, a chaotic Pakistan. This is a perfect set of strategic circumstances. It is for India now to consummate this historic opportunity, argues Shekhar Gupta.

India sees record spike of 24,850 Covid cases, 613 deaths in 24 hrs

India sees record spike of 24,850 Covid cases, 613 deaths in 24 hrs

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

Recording over 20,000 coronavirus infections for the third consecutive day, India is set to overtake Russia's tally. According to the Johns Hopkins University, which has been compiling COVID-19 data from all over the world, India is behind Russia with 399 cases.

CRPF helps 250 Kashmiri students reach home

CRPF helps 250 Kashmiri students reach home

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The students largely hail from towns in south Kashmir and were brought home by CRPF personnel after they gathered in Jammu Monday night, he said.

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

With 14,516 cases in a day, India's COVID-19 tally nears 4 lakh

Rediff.com20 Jun 2020

The number of recoveries continued to surge with 2,13,830 patients cured so far, while there were 1,68,269 active cases, according to the updated official figures at 8 am.

PHOTOS: Curfew in Tral, restrictions across Kashmir on Burhan Wani anniversary

PHOTOS: Curfew in Tral, restrictions across Kashmir on Burhan Wani anniversary

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

The joint separatist camp, including Hurriyat Conference factions led by Syed Ali Shah Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik-led Jammu-Kashmir Liberation Front, has asked the people to march to Tral to pay tributes to Wani, who was killed in an encounter with security forces on this day last year.

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Will The Gandhis Step Down?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2022

Glimpses of the CWC meeting, which was meant to formulate a plan to revive the party from the death throes of electoral irrelevance, but...

Is Satya Pal Malik Itching For A Fight?

Is Satya Pal Malik Itching For A Fight?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2021

Malik believes he can solve the problems of farmers and is sending signals to the government to give him a chance.

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Why Manoj Sinha may make a difference in J&K

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Manoj Sinha's greatest asset is his capacity to get on with everyone regardless of political affiliation, notes Aditi Phadnis.

Modi to visit J&K on Saturday, will launch several projects

Modi to visit J&K on Saturday, will launch several projects

Rediff.com18 May 2018

PM to launch works on Zojila tunnel, other infrastructure projects.

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

SC asks states to prevent attacks on Kashmiris; MHA issues advisory

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

The court also directed that police officers, who were earlier appointed as nodal officers to deal with incidents of mob lynching, would be now responsible to deal with cases of alleged assault on Kashmiris.

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

India reports over 9,000 COVID-19 cases for 5th day in row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to the Johns Hopkins University data.

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Kerala tops Niti's sustainable development index

Rediff.com3 Jun 2021

Kerala has retained the top rank in Niti Aayog's SDG India Index 2020-21, while Bihar has been adjudged as the worst performer, according to a report released on Thursday. The Index for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) evaluates progress of states and union territories on social, economic and environmental parameters. Kerala retained its rank as the top state with a score of 75. Both Himachal Pradesh and Tamil Nadu took the second spot with a score of 74. Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam were the worst performing states in this year's India index.

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

HC allows Faesal to withdraw plea against detention

Rediff.com12 Sep 2019

Faesal's wife told the high court that she recently met him in custody and has received instructions to withdraw the habeas corpus plea.

Introspect why you are 'epicentre' of terrorism: India to Pak at UN

Introspect why you are 'epicentre' of terrorism: India to Pak at UN

Rediff.com8 Jul 2020

'The international community should call upon Pakistan to take sustained, verifiable and irreversible actions against terror outfits operating on the territory under its control'

5 Jaish terrorists planning to strike on R Day nabbed

5 Jaish terrorists planning to strike on R Day nabbed

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

A huge cache of incriminating material and explosive substances, including gelatin sticks, explosives, detonators, arms, explosive body vests, batteries and nitric acid, were recovered following searches based on their disclosures.

'Kashmir has been reduced to being a municipality'

'Kashmir has been reduced to being a municipality'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

'Earlier we had been told we were the crown of India.'

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

EC defers Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll to May 25

EC defers Anantnag Lok Sabha bypoll to May 25

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

The EC notification said the state administration apprehends that "violent attempts" can be made by miscreants to thwart the poll process.

India's Covid tally crosses 39 lakh with 83,341 new cases

India's Covid tally crosses 39 lakh with 83,341 new cases

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

India is the third worst-hit nation by the pandemic after the US and Brazil in terms of cases and deaths.

J-K Guv talks 'threat of transfer' after row over his remarks

J-K Guv talks 'threat of transfer' after row over his remarks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Malik at another event on Saturday had said had he "looked to Delhi", he would have had to install a government led by Sajad Lone.

India's COVID tally crosses 4 L with 24-hr spike of 15,413 cases

India's COVID tally crosses 4 L with 24-hr spike of 15,413 cases

Rediff.com21 Jun 2020

India registered over 10,000 cases for the tenth day in a row.

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

India registered over 10,000 cases for the eighth day in a row.

COVID-19 effect: Sports budget takes cut of Rs 230.78 crore

COVID-19 effect: Sports budget takes cut of Rs 230.78 crore

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic was felt on the national sports budget as the central government on Monday allocated Rs 2596.14 crore for the financial year 2021-22 -- a reduction of Rs 230.78 crore when compared to the amount earmarked initially for the previous year.

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

5 terrorists killed in Kashmir encounter; Professor among them

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Top Hizbul Mujahideen commander Saddam Padder is also believed to be among the slain terrorists.

Give Shehla 10-day notice before arrest: Court to police

Give Shehla 10-day notice before arrest: Court to police

Rediff.com15 Nov 2019

The court had on September 10 directed her to join the investigation conducted by Delhi Police as and when called by the IO.

'The BJP expelled me for no reason'

'The BJP expelled me for no reason'

Rediff.com30 Nov 2015

Expelled BJP ideologue Prof Hari Om speaks to Pervez Majeed.

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

MBA grad joins Hizbul, Army offers help if he shuns violence

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

His family has made a passionate appeal for his return.

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

The diplomat who handles a hot potato with a cool head

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

As the representative of his government in India, Abdul Basit runs a tight ship at the Pakistan High Commission.

PHOTOS: Clashes after funeral of teen trucker brings Kashmir to a halt

PHOTOS: Clashes after funeral of teen trucker brings Kashmir to a halt

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Protests, an uneasy calm and a sense of deep grief enveloped south Kashmir's Anantnag on Monday, a day after Zahid Rasool Bhat, a 19-year-old trucker, succumbed to his injuries after the truck, which he was travelling in was attacked over beef rumours.