Ahead of cabinet reshuffle, many ministers resign
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Ahead of a cabinet reshuffle, many Union ministers, including Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal “Nishank” and Chemicals and Fertilisers Minister D V Sadananda Gowda, resigned on Wednesday. Besides Pokhriyal and Gowda, who were cabinet ministers, Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar, Minister of State for Education Sanjay Dhotre and Minister of State for […]
Internet won’t be snapped on July 8, July 13: IGP
Srinagar, July 07: Inspector General of Police Kashmir zone, Vijay Kumar Wednesday said internet services won’t be snapped on July 8 and July 13 but police will increase its surveillance to ensure peace remains intact. Talking to a selected group of reporters in Srinagar, the IGP Kumar said though some requests are pouring in that […]
Ladakh reports eight new coronavirus cases
Leh, July 7 (PTI) The Union Territory of Ladakh reported eight new coronavirus cases, taking the infection tally to 20,137, officials said on Wednesday. Out of the total positive cases, four were reported in Leh and four in Kargil. Ladakh reported discharge of 24 patients on Tuesday. Out of which 18 patients were discharged in […]
Two fake call centres busted in Delhi; 94 arrested
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) The Delhi Police Crime Branch has busted two fake call centres in the city and arrested 94 people, including 20 women, police said on Wednesday. The call centres were located in Kirti Nagar and Mangolpuri, they said. “The accused used to cheat US citizens on the pretext of renewing their […]
Admin initiates survey to collect data of transgender population in Rajouri
Jammu, Jul 7 (PTI) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district have begun a survey to collect data of the transgender population to enable them to live a dignified life in the society. The district administration Rajouri, under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Rajesh K Shavan, has started the survey for collection of data […]
Rahul Gandhi slams govt on fuel price hike
New Delhi, Jul 7 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government as petrol prices crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark in Delhi, charging that the Modi government runs on “tax extortion”. Petrol prices crossed the Rs 100-a-litre mark after fuel prices were increased in line with firming international oil trends. “Your […]
COVID-19: India logs 43,733 new cases
New Delhi, July 7 (PTI) India added 43,733 new cases of coronavirus taking the total infection tally to 3,06,63,665, while the active cases further declined to 4,59,920, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 4,04,211 with 930 daily fatalities. The active cases have further declined to 4,59,920 […]
Top Hizb commander killed in Handwara gunfight
Srinagar, July 07: Police on Wednesday said that one of the oldest commander of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen for North Mehraj ud Din alias Ubaid was killed in a gunfight at Pazipora area of Kralgund in North Kashmir’s Handwara. Quoting Inspector General of Police Vijay Kumar, the police spokesman on official Twitter handle said, ” One of the […]
Dilip Kumar passes away at 98
Mumbai, July 7: Legendary actor Dilip Kumar, who was popularly known as the tragedy king of Bollywood, passed away on Wednesday morning. The actor was 98 and is survived by his wife, veteran actor Saira Banu. Dr Jalil Parkar said that Dilip Kumar passed away at 7:30 am on Wednesday. He was admitted to Hinduja […]
Nocturnal gunfight breaks out in Handwara
Srinagar, July 7: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Pazipora-Renan area of Kralgund in North Kashmir’s Handwara on Wednesday, a police spokesman tweeted. As per the Handwara police tweet, “Encounter started at Pazipora- Renan area of kralgund Handwara. Police, Army and CRPF on job”. As per the reports received the operation […]
