Delhi govt teams to monitor air quality during G20 Summit

New Delhi: The Delhi government has formed special teams to ensure that the city’s air quality remains at a satisfactory level during the G20 Summit, which will witness several world leaders take part, officials said on Friday. The 11 teams formed for each district — comprising the district magistrate concerned, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) […]

‘Hybrid’ terrorist, associate arrested in Budgam

Two LeT terror operatives held in Plwama

Srinagar: Security forces have arrested a ‘hybrid’ terrorist and his associate in Budgam district and seized incriminating materials from their possession, police said on Friday. Meanwhile, two LeT operatives were held in Pulwama in south Kashmir. The duo in Budgam was apprehended in the Pakharpora area of the district, a police spokesperson said. They were […]

Municipal polls in J&K: CEO extends deadline for feedback on reservation proposal

Srinagar: Jammu & Kashmir’s chief electoral officer on Friday extended the deadline for filing objections/ suggestions on draft reservation proposal of wards for urban local bodies. Citing demand from political parties and other stakeholders, the CEO today extended the timeline for submission of feedback over the proposal till September 14. “Keeping in view the demand […]

World Bank’s G20 document on India’s DPI testament to rapid progress: PM

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday cited a G20 report prepared by the World Bank to highlight that India has achieved in just six years financial inclusion targets that would otherwise have taken at least 47 long years. “India’s leap in financial inclusion, powered by Digital Public Infrastructure! A G20 document prepared by […]

Arms, ammo found near Poonch encounter site where 2 terrorists were killed

Jammu: Security forces found a cache of arms, ammunition and explosives in Poonch district on Thursday, a day after two terrorists were killed as soldiers foiled an infiltration attempt along the Line of Control, officials said. The terrorists were gunned down in a fierce exchange of fire in the Sawjian area of Mandi on Wednesday, […]