India’s COVID-19 active caseload falls below 1.5 lakh; no fresh deaths in 21 states, UTs
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) India’s tally of active COVID-19 cases fell below the 1.5-lakh mark on Tuesday and was pegged at 1,47,306, comprising 1.34 per cent of the total caseload, the Union Health Ministry said, highlighting 21 states and UTs have not reported fresh fatalities in a 24-hour-period. A total of 10,584 new infections […]
Modi warns against dangers of climate change
Kharagpur (WB), Feb 23 (PTI) Warning against the dangers of climate change and natural disasters like the one in Uttarakhand recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday asked the IITs to develop disaster resilient infrastructure that can withstand their effects. Addressing the 66th convocation of IIT (Kharagpur), the oldest of Indian Institutes of Technology, he gave […]
Army jawan killed in accidental firing in Jammu
Jammu, Feb 23 (PTI) An Army jawan was killed in an accidental firing during training here on Tuesday, a defence spokesman said. “Gunner Sayan Ghosh of Artillery Regiment suffered fatal injury due to a firing accident while carrying out live firing training at the field firing range (in Akhnoor sector),” the spokesman said. The incident […]
We will continue to protest till our demands are met: Pak origin wives of ex-militants
Srinagar, Feb 23: Pakistan origin spouses of Kashmiri former militants on Tuesday yet again held a protest demonstration at Press Enclave in Srinagar, demanding travel documents so that they can visit their homes in Pakistan. The Pakistan origin wives, while raising slogans marched from the Press enclave towards the icon Ghanta Ghar in Lal Chowk. […]
Two employees attached over ‘misuse of official position’ in Handwara
Srinagar, Feb 23: District Magistrate Kupwara has attached two employees for alleged involvement in ‘misusing of official position and other activities’ in Handwara. An order issued in this regard sates that a number of allegations have been levelled against, Firdous Ahmad Dar, Junior Assistant ADC Office Handwara and Bilal Ahmad Dar, Junior Assistant ZEO Office […]
Youth killed after vehicle falls into 500m deep gorge in Doda
Srinagar, Feb 23: A 28-year-old youth was killed on the spot when a vehicle he was driving fell into a deep gorge in Doda district of Jammu on Wednesday. Official sources said that a vehicle—EECO Van— driven by one Sajad Ahmed son of Mohammad Hussain wani of Sanwara Bhalessa fell down into the gorge, around […]
Afghan peace talks resume, but path is anything but certain
Islamabad, Feb 23 (AP) After more than a month of delays, escalating violence and a flurry of diplomatic activity, peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government have resumed in the Middle Eastern State of Qatar. Taliban spokesman Dr. Mohammad Naeem tweeted on Monday night that talks had resumed. There were no details other […]
Protests swell after Myanmar junta raises specter of force
Yangon, Feb 23 (AP) Protesters gathered in Myanmar’s biggest city on Monday despite the ruling junta’s threat to use lethal force against people who join a general strike against the military’s takeover three weeks ago. More than 1,000 protesters gathered near the US Embassy in Yangon despite barriers blocking the way, but left to avoid […]
Man stabs mother to death in Delhi’s Khajuri Khas
New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) A 22-year-old man allegedly stabbed his mother multiple times with a screwdriver at their home in northeast Delhi’s Khajuri Khas area, police said on Monday. According to police, the accused killed his mother over the issue of buying liquor. The accused has been identified as Sushil Pandey, they said. The […]
Co-operate with delimitation exercise: Lt Guv to pol parties
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said political parties should cooperate in the completion of the delimitation exercise if they want early elections in Jammu and Kashmir. “Those who want early assembly elections in J-K are requested to help and cooperate with the delimitation commission, instead of making excuses,” Sinha told reporters. He was […]
