Fire in hospital in Noida, several feared trapped
Noida, (PTI) A fire broke out in Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute in Noida on Thursday, trapping several people inside the multi-storeyed building. There were no immediate reports of any casualties, officials said. Thick smoke could be seen billowing out of the building in Sector 12. People were standing on ledges in balconies as rescuers tried […]
US approves sale of two missile defence systems for Air India One
Washington, Feb 7 (PTI) The US has agreed to sell two state-of-the-art missile defence systems to Air India One for an estimated cost of USD 190 million, a move that will enhance the security of planes flying the prime minister and the president. According to the Pentagon, the sale will support the foreign policy and national […]
Mother, aunt booked for burning 5-yr-old girl with candle
Thane, Feb 7 (PTI) A five-year-old girl’s mother and aunt have been booked for allegedly burning the minor with candle for her mischievous behaviour in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Thursday. The family lived in Roadpali village of Navi Mumbai town. The girl’s mother, Anita Yadav, and her paternal aunt Rinki Yadav were apparently […]
Vadra appears before ED for questioning in money laundering probe
New Delhi,(PTI) Robert Vadra, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s brother-in-law, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second time on Thursday in connection with a money laundering probe into alleged possession of illegal foreign assets. He arrived at the ED office in Jamnagar House in central Delhi at about 11:25 am. Vadra was grilled for five-and-a […]
7 Family members rescued from snow avalanche in Budgam
Budgam: Amid heavy snow fall continuing in the valley for second consecutive day, seven members of a family had a narrow escape when a snow avalanche hit the Zogiyar village of upper Kokarbagh in Khag Tehsil of the district. Reports said that the 7 families of the area were were rescued safely. “They have been shifted to […]
Most Asian markets rise ahead of China-US trade talks
Hong Kong, Feb 7 (AFP) Asian markets mostly rose Thursday as regional investors began to return from their Lunar New Year break, though Tokyo edged lower after a negative lead from Wall Street. Most trading floors have reopened but business remains light, with Hong Kong and Shanghai still closed, while focus turns on the resumption next […]
Poonch Loran, Saujiyan roads close for traffic
Poonch: Following heavy snowfall in the intervening night, vehicular traffic on Saujiyan as well as Loran roads of Poonch has got suspended. Details with KNO revealed that road from Poonch Mandi to Saujiyan is closed for traffic due to last night’s heavy snowfall with snow level on the road above one and a […]
Transmission Tower collapse amid heavy snowfall in Bandipora
Bandipora: An under construction transmission tower of BBTL collapsed in north Kashmir’s Bandipora village on Thursday morning due to heavy snowfall. The incident happened at Ajas village, however, there was no report of any injury. Two days of heavy snowfall combined with rains that added to the significant weight on the roof and […]
Baramulla: Interview for data entry operators scheduled on Feb 7 postponed
Baramulla: Interview for the data entry posts in Baramulla scheduled to be held on Feb 7 have been postponed. Officials said that keeping in view of the recent heavy snowfall in Baramulla District, the interview for the post of Data Entry Operator scheduled to be held on 07-02-2019 stands postponed. The next date of interview […]
Rupee falls 20 paise to 71.76 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai, Feb 7 (PTI) The rupee Thursday depreciated 20 paise to 71.76 in early trade at the forex market ahead of the Reserve Bank of India’s interest rate decision. The domestic currency has been trading in a narrow range in the last two trading sessions as investors were cautious ahead RBI’s Monetary Policy Committee outcome scheduled […]
