Markets rally for 6th day running on firm Asian peers
MUMBAI, Apr 26 (PTI): Equity benchmark indices climbed in early trade on Friday, extending their rally for the sixth day running, on heavy buying in Tech Mahindra and firm trends in Asian markets. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 176.47 points to 74,515.91 in early trade. The NSE Nifty went up by 50.05 points to 22,620.40. […]
Lok Sabha Elections Phase II: Over 10.39% voter turnout recorded till 9:00 am
JAMMU, APRIL 26: With polling underway in the second phase across Jammu Parliamentary Constituency, voters are turning out in large numbers to cast their votes. Long queues of voters, especially the women and first time voters, attired in traditional outfits, were seen thronging to their nearest polling stations. According to reports issued by the office […]
Two unidentified terrorists killed in overnight encounter at Sopore: Official
Sopore, Apr 26: Two unidentified terrorists were killed in an overnight encounter at north Kashmir’s Sopore, officials said Friday. A top police official said that in the ensuing operation at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore, two terrorists whose identity is being ascertained were killed this morning. “Two bodies are lying on the ground and they […]
Cloudy weather with rain forecast as night temperature rises in J&K
Srinagar, Apr 26: Amid forecast for cloudy weather with possibility light to moderate rain in plains and snow over higher reaches during next few days, night temperature recorded a rise and settled above normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that generally cloudy weather with light […]
Sopore Gunfight aftermath: Class work in schools in Sopore Tehsil suspended today
Sopore, Apr 26: In response to the recent gunfight within North Kashmir’s Sopore town, authorities have taken the precautionary measure of suspending classwork in the area. According to an administrative official all government and private educational institutions, including colleges falling within Sopore tehsil’s jurisdiction, will remain closed today. This decision comes in the aftermath of […]
Lok Sabha Elections Phase II: Polling commences in Jammu Parliamentary Constituency on high note
JAMMU, APR 26: The commencement of polling in the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Jammu Constituency began with enthusiasm, especially among the new voters. Across various assembly segments of the parliamentary constituency, voters were seen standing in queues much ahead of the scheduled time for polling. The Election Commission has put in […]
Srinagar Admin issues advisory in view of inclement weather forecast
Srinagar, Apr 25:The District Administration Srinagar on Thursday issued an advisory for the people of the District in general, and those residing on the Left and Right Banks of River Jhelum its tributaries and Nallahs in particular to refrain from venturing in and around these water bodies and limit their activities till the improvement of […]
Encounter breaks out in Sopore in north Kashmir
Sopore, Apr 25: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Sopore area on Thursday evening, Police said. As per Kashmir Zone Police in a post on X, said that the gunfight has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in Sopore. “An #encounter has started at Check Mohalla Nowpora in the area of PD […]
Bear injures two people in south Kashmir’s Tral area
Srinagar, Apr 25: Two persons were injured after they were attacked by a bear in Dadasara area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said. They said that the bear attacked the duo in village Dadsara on Thursday morning and both have received grievous injuries. The officials said that both were shifted to SDH […]
India’s services exports grow 11.4 pc in 2023: UNCTAD report
NEW DELHI, Apr 25 (PTI): India’s services exports jumped 11.4 per cent to USD 345 billion in 2023 despite global economic uncertainties, while China’s shipments from the sector contracted by 10.1 per cent to USD 381 billion, according to a UNCTAD report. Sectors that contribute to India’s services export growth include travel, transport, medical and […]
