Dilapidated footbridge poses threat to commuters in Bhaderwah, allege locals
Bhaderwah: A wooden footbridge, constructed over the Neeru river here about six decades ago to provide surface link to several villages, is in a highly dilapidated condition and poses a risk to commuters including students and elderly people. The 38-metre-long bridge connecting half-a-dozen villages with Bhaderwah town near Rainda village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda […]
Two IEDs found in forest in Kashmir’s Kupwara district
Srinagar: Security forces on Monday found two improvised explosive devices in the Handwara forests in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, police said. “Based on a specific information, Army along with Police launched a well-coordinated search and destruction operation at Wodhpura Forest in the wee hours. In the joint operation, two IEDs — weighing approximately five […]
Lt Guv reviews preparedness for celebration of Independence Day
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha chaired a meeting today with the senior officers of Civil and Police administration to review preparedness and to chalk out detailed programme for celebration of Independence Day. He directed the officers to involve PRI and ULB members, Youth Clubs, Self Help Groups, NCC Scouts and Guides, ex-servicemen, prominent citizens, community […]
PM Modi lauds revival of Kashmir’s ‘Namda’ craft
Srinagar: Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to share an article showcasing the revival of the region’s ‘Namda’ craft. The Prime Minister expressed his delight at the craft’s resurgence, emphasizing its growing popularity on the global stage. The revival not only signifies the remarkable skills of Kashmiri artisans but also holds significant implications […]
Traffic cop among two killed as multiple vehicles collide
Srinagar: A traffic cop was among two persons killed in a fatal mishap involving crash of multiple vehicles in Shalteng area in central Kashmir’s Srinagar locality, official sources said. They said that a load-carrier bearing number JK01U-0917, a tipper bearing number JK01K-8744 and a Maruti Car bearing number JK01H7822 were involved in a crash near […]
Cancer care should focus on patients rather than commerce: Lancet Comment
New Delhi: Cancer care and innovation should be focused on outcomes that matter to patients rather than the commercial bottom line, say cancer experts in a Comment published in The Lancet Oncology journal. According to the Comment, industry’s control of the research agenda has created a system that is predominantly focused on new cancer medicines […]
Soldier found dead inside camp
Poonch/Jammu: A soldier was found dead under mysterious circumstances inside a military camp in Poonch district, officials said on Monday. Naik Varinder Singh was found dead inside his barrack by his colleagues when he failed to respond to their call for duty at a forward location during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, they […]
Tomato prices rise: Shiv Sena Dogra Front holds protests in Jammu
Jammu: Shiv Sena Dogra Front held a protest demonstration against the surge in tomato prices here on Monday. The protests were led by party president Ashok Gupta with a procession from Rani Park. The protesters carried a basket full of tomatoes in their hands and raised slogans against the government during the procession. Gupta said […]
Over 6,200 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath
Jammu: The 15th batch of more than 6,200 Amarnath pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here early on Monday morning amid tight security, officials said. As many as 2,29,221 devotees have paid obeisance at the Amarnath shrine since the annual pilgrimage began on July 1. A total of 6,648 pilgrims left in a convoy […]
India needs annual growth of 7.6 pc to become developed nation by 2047: RBI article
Mumba: India could become a developed country by 2047 with an average annual real GDP growth of 7.6 per cent over the next 25 years, said an article published by the Reserve Bank in its July bulletin. The task, however, may not be easy, given the current level of capital stocks, infrastructure and skill sets […]
