Power shutdown announced
SRINAGAR, MAR 17: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Mitrigam and Gulshanabad receiving stations shall remain affected on March 18, 21 and 23 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Rohama, Chakloo, Ganapora Hadipora, Watergam and Food Park receiving stations shall remain affected on March 18 and […]
Chinese President Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin
Beijing, Mar 17 (PTI) Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Russia on Monday to hold crucial talks with his counterpart Vladimir Putin, the foreign ministry here announced on Friday, amid reports that Beijing plans to initiate peace talks to end the conflict in Ukraine. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying in a brief announcement said, […]
8 militants; 2 children killed in Pakistani forces’ operation against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar, Mar 17 (PTI) Pakistani security forces gunned down eight militants during an intelligence-based operation in the country’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military’s media wing has said. Two children caught in the crossfire were also killed during the operation on Wednesday, the Inter-Service Public Relations said in a statement. The forces shot dead the […]
796 fresh Covid infections in India, active cases cross 5K after 109 days
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) India on Friday recorded a single-day rise of 796 coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases surpassed 5,000 after 109 days, according to Union health ministry data. The total tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,93,506). The death toll increased to 5,30,795 with five fatalities, the […]
Rahul has become permanent part of ‘toolkit’ working against India: BJP chief JP Nadda
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) BJP president JP Nadda alleged on Friday that Rahul Gandhi has become a “permanent part of the toolkit” working against India and said the Congress leader will have to apologise for seeking “interference” from foreign powers in India’s internal affairs. In a statement, Nadda said anti-India forces have always had […]
MeT forecasts rain in plains, snowfall on upper reaches
Srinagar, Mar17: The weather department on Friday forecast rain and thunderstorm at scattered places in plains and snowfall over upper reaches of J&K in next 24 hours. “Intermittent rain and thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places is expected whereas snowfall is likely over higher reaches from March 18-20,” a meteorological department official said, […]
MHA announces 10 per cent reservation in CISF jobs for ex-Agniveers
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) The Union home ministry has announced 10 per cent reservation for former Agniveers in vacancies in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), a week after it notified a similar quota for them in the BSF. The ministry also notified relaxation in the upper age limit depending on whether they are […]
T5 tunnel opens for traffic on Jmu-Sgr national highway
Opening of tunnel bypasses most-vulnerable stretch on highway
Ramban/Jammu: The T5 tunnel that bypasses the landslide-prone Panthyal stretch on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was opened for traffic on Thursday, officials said. Work on the twin-tube 880-metre tunnel, part of the highway realignment project, started in February 2020. Its completion has put an end to the threat of shooting stones which have consumed numerous […]
