Srinagar, Feb 26, KDC: J&K Peoples Conference President and MLA Handwara Sajad Lone has welcomed the Justice and Development Front’s foray into mainstream politics, highlighting its roots in Jamaat-e-Islami. Acknowledging his past differences with Jamaat, Lone in a statement to Kashmir Dot Com expressed satisfaction over the emergence of a political force from among those … Read more
Chandigarh, Feb 24 (IANS) Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) Punjab President, Aman Arora, on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Pratap Bajwa, alleging that his transition to the BJP was certain. Arora accused the Congress leader of betraying the mandate and focussing solely on his personal ambitions. “Pratap Bajwa has already secured his advance … Read more
Shimla, Feb 23 (IANS) The Himachal Pradesh government is introducing FASTag-based entry tax collection at all 55 toll barriers in the state in a phased manner to streamline entry tax payments and reduce waiting time for commuters entering the state, an official said on Sunday. In the first phase, the FASTag-based entry tax facility will … Read more
Prayagraj, Feb 11 (IANS) Bracing for another massive rush of devotees on Magh Purnima on Wednesday, the Indian Railways has enhanced its services and made adequate arrangements for the smooth and safe journey for thousands of devotees heading to the sacred city of Prayagraj for the Maha Kumbh. Magh Purnima marks a key moment in … Read more
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) As many as 26 countries provide visa-free entry, 40 countries provide visa-on-arrival facilities and 58 countries provide e-visa facilities to Indian passport holders, the Parliament was informed on Friday. In a written reply in Lok Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh refrained from commenting on a … Read more
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) Union Minister and BJP National President J.P. Nadda on Thursday blasted the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) over its claim that the Yamuna River was being “poisoned” by the Haryana government. Nadda shared an infographic showing pollution levels rising sharply after the river enters Delhi, accusing the AAP government of negligence … Read more