Active Covid cases in country dip to 2,149

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) India logged 104 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases declined to 2,149, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The Covid case tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,81,040). The death toll stands at 5,30,726, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases comprises 0.01 […]
Every Indian is proud of our Army: PM Modi on Army Day

New Delhi, Jan 15 (PTI) On the occasion of Army Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded the Indian Army, saying the soldiers have always kept our nation safe and are widely admired for their service during times of crisis. Army Day is observed on January 15 to mark Field Marshal K M Cariappa […]
Srinagar-Jammu highway reopens, flight operations resume

Srinagar: The Kashmir Valley’s connectivity with the rest of the country was restored on Saturday with the Srinagar-Jammu national highway reopening for traffic and flight operations also resuming here a day after a snowfall, officials said. Air traffic to and from the Kashmir Valley was restored after the airport was cleared of snow and visibility […]
Avalanche hits Gurez and Ganderbal areas
Authorities issue avalanche warning for 12 districts
Srinagar: An avalanche hit a village in Gurez and Ganderbal areas on Saturday, but there was no loss of life or damage to property, officials said, An avalanche warning has been issued for 12 districts including Bandipora after moderate to heavy snowfall a day before, they said. The avalanche hit Jurniyal village of Gurez this […]
Delhi-NCR likely to witness cold wave from Jan 16-18: IMD
New Delhi: Several places in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are likely witness a cold wave next week with the minimum temperature expected to settle around 3 degree Celsius, the India Meteorological Department said on Saturday. The minimum temperature in the national capital on Saturday settled at 10.2 degrees Celsius, three notches above […]
India’s counter response shows country won’t be coerced by anybody: EAM
Chennai: India’s counter response to terrorism emanating from Pakistan and to aggressive cross-border skirmish with China displayed that the nation will not be coerced by anybody, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday. He added that the country will do everything to ensure its security. The Balakot air strikes conducted by the Air Force […]
Narcotics, pistol magazine seized in Kupwara, one held
Srinagar: A man was arrested and narcotics, cash and a pistol magazine were recovered from his possession in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. Acting on specific information about narcotic substance, arms and ammunition in the possession of two brothers — Sajid Khan and Majid Khan, residents of the Cheterkote area of the north Kashmir […]
Security agencies effectively controlled violence in JK: Army Commander
Jammu: Security agencies have effectively controlled violence in Jammu and Kashmir and are giving a befitting reply to those who are trying to fulfil their “political goals” through proxy war, a top army commander said on Saturday. At a Veterans Day rally in Rajouri, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi also announced […]
Indian armed forces counted among best in world: Army Chief
Praises indomitable courage of veterans
New Delhi: Indian armed forces is highly professional and counted among the best in the world which is a result of the indomitable courage of the veterans and their sacrifices, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said Saturday. Addressing a gathering of ex-servicemen on the occasion of the seventh Armed Forces Veterans Day celebrations here, he […]
China reports almost 60,000 COVID-related deaths
Beijing: China on Saturday reported nearly 60,000 deaths in people who had COVID-19 since early December following complaints the government was failing to release data about the status of the pandemic. The death toll included 5,503 deaths due to respiratory failure caused by COVID-19 and 54,435 fatalities from other ailments combined with COVID-19. The National […]