Man arrested for molestation, hooliganism in Kishtwar

Jammu, Mar 6 (PTI) A young man has been arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district on charges of molestation and hooliganism, after he allegedly made a false claim of being abducted by cops, police said on Monday. The arrest of Sajid Hussain, aged 20-22, followed an investigation into a video on social media in […]
Two IAS officers transferred

Srinagar, Mar 06: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday order transfer and posting of two IAS officers in the Union Territory. According to an order Dr. Mandeep Kumar Bhandari, IAS (AGMUT:2001), awaiting orders of adjustment, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Lieutenant Governor. The order stated he shall also hold the charge of […]
Airtel announces 5G rollout in 125 more cities

New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Telecom operator Bharti Airtel on Monday announced the launch of its 5G services in 125 cities. With this largest-ever such roll out by the telco, Airtel 5G Plus service is now available to customers in over 265 cities in the country, according to a release by the company. The company […]
JKDMA issues avalanche warning for Bandipora district

Srinagar, Mar 6: Jammu and Kashmir Disaster Management Authority (JKDMA) on Monday issued a ‘low’ danger level avalanche warning over higher reaches of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district for next 24 hours. The DMA said that ‘low’ danger level avalanche is likely to occur above 2400 metres above sea level in the district. People living in […]
Delhi excise scam: Delhi court sends AAP leader Manish Sisodia to jail till March 20

New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Monday sent former Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia to judicial custody till March 20 in excise scam case, after the CBI said it did not require the custody of the senior Aam Aadmi Party leader for now. Sisodia was produced before special judge M K […]
Colonies where PoJK displaced people live to be regularized: Lt Guv

Jammu, Mar 06: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that the government has identified land for the construction of PoJK Bhawan for the displaced PoJK people, who have suffered a lot over the past so many decades while as the colonies they are living in will be “regularized shortly.” He was quick […]
Indian scientists identify better drug treatment for severe scrub typhus

New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) A team of Indian scientists has identified a significantly more effective treatment for severe scrub typhus – a life-threatening bacterial infection that kills thousands of people every year. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), shows that treating patients with a combination of intravenous antibiotics doxycycline […]
India consistently trying to minimise dependence on foreign countries in health sector: PM Modi

New Delhi, Mar 6 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday that life-savers like medicines, vaccines and medical devices were weaponised during the COVID-19 pandemic, and asserted that his government has been consistently trying to minimise India’s dependence on foreign countries in the health sector. Addressing a post-budget webinar on ‘Health and Medical Research’, […]
Night temp records drop in JK as MeT predicts dry weather

Srinagar, Mar 6: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather, the minimum temperatures recorded a drop at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 3.5°C against 7.4°C on the previous night and it was above normal by 1.3°C for the summer […]
Combat readiness, tri-services synergy focus of naval commanders’ conference

Onboard INS Vikrant, Mar 6 (PTI) Enhancing India’s naval prowess and boosting tri-services synergy are set to be focus of the Indian Navy’s biannual commanders’ conference onboard the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant in the Arabian Sea on Monday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will address the top naval commanders at the 40,000 tonne […]