Markets decline in early trade on fresh foreign fund outflows, weak global trends

Mumbai, Jan 10 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices declined in early trade on Wednesday amid fresh foreign fund outflows and a largely weak trend from global markets. Investors preferred to stay on the sidelines ahead of the start of corporate earnings season and macroeconomic data announcements later this week, traders said. The 30-share BSE Sensex declined […]
Centre sanctions security cover of over 150 armed CISF commandos for Ayodhya airport

Ayodhya/New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) The Centre has sanctioned a security cover of more than 150 CISF personnel for the Ayodhya airport, days before the high-profile consecration ceremony at the Ram temple on January 22, official sources have said. The “Maharishi Valmiki International Airport, Ayodhyadham” is the country’s 68th civil airport terminal to come under […]
Night temperature plunges to Minus 5.0°C in Kashmir

Srinagar, Jan 10: Mercury plummeted again in Kashmir Valley as Srinagar recorded a low of minus 5.0°C on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here said that the temperature was 3.1°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year. He said the Srinagar saw minimum temperature of minus 2.4°C on […]
Kashmir gets some respite from biting chill

Cold wave conditions, dry spell continues Srinagar: Cold wave conditions continued in Kashmir due to sub-zero temperatures despite some respite from the bone-chilling cold in the Valley, officials said on Tuesday. On Monday, Srinagar recorded a night temperature of minus 2.4 degrees Celsius, up from minus 4.3 degrees the previous day, the officials said. Qazigund […]
With no downpour tourist arrivals likely to take a hit in Kashmir
Srinagar: The snowless winter in Kashmir is turning the trip of thousands of tourists into a spoiler, with many deferring their visit to upcoming weeks. In an unusual turn of events, tourists flocking to Kashmir have found themselves missing the magical allure of snow this winter. The iconic snow-capped landscapes that usually define the winter […]
Lt Guv reviews preparations for Khelo India Winter Games 2024
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday chaired a high-level meeting to review the preparations for 4th Khelo India Winter Games scheduled to begin on 2nd February at Gulmarg. The Lt Governor was briefed by Sh Sarmad Hafeez, Secretary Youth Services and Sports, on the progress of preparatory works assigned to the concerned departments. The Lt […]
Swamp deer trapped in barbed wires near Indo-Pak border rescued by locals
Jammu: A swamp deer that was found trapped in barbed wires near the India-Pakistan border in a village here was rescued by locals and handed over to the Wildlife Department, officials said on Tuesday. The deer probably strayed into the border area from the forest belt, they said. According to the officials, the deer was […]
819 cases of Covid sub-variant JN.1 reported from 12 states: Sources
New Delhi: A total of 819 cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 were reported from 12 states till Monday, official sources said. They said 250 cases were reported from Maharashtra, 199 from Karnataka, 148 from Kerala, 49 from Goa, 36 from Gujarat, 30 each from Andhra Pradesh and Rajasthan, 26 each from Tamil Nadu and Telangana, […]
CS sensitizes Adm Secys about new targets set by PM in 3rd CS Conference
Seeks ATRs about previous two Conferences JAMMU: Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo Tuesday chaired a meeting of all the Administrative Secretaries and other senior functionaries of the administration to take stock of the achievements made on different parameters and goals set during the first two National Conferences of Chief Secretaries besides setting the tone for smooth […]
100 centres to provide affordable assistive devices to people with disabilities, senior citizens
Goa: About 100 centres will be set up by June for providing affordable assistive devices to people with disabilities and senior citizens, a senior official said. From 10 Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMDK), there are 45 such centres which have been established in all states and Union territories, Disabilities Affairs Department Secretary Rajesh Aggarwal told […]