Expert team has arrived, efforts on to ascertain cause of Budhal deaths: LG Sinha
Jammu, Jan 19: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said that the efforts are on to ascertain the cause of mysterious deaths of 16 people who died in Rajouri’s Budhal village during the past 45 days. Talking to reporters here LG Sinha, said, “The Health Department of J&K and other departments also conducted an investigation into […]
Deputy Chief Minister reviews progress on Capex works in Nowshera
NOWSHERA (RAJOURI), JAN 19: Deputy Chief Minister, Surinder Chowdhary, today chaired a comprehensive review meeting of ongoing works under the District Capex Budget here. The meeting was attended by ADC Nowshera, Babu Ram Tandon, ACD, Vijay Verma along with other district and sectoral officers. During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Minister issued clear directives to […]
Kashmiri migrant pandits observe 35th exodus anniversary in Jammu
JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): Hundreds of Kashmiri migrant pandits gathered on Sunday at a sprawling ground near their Jagti settlement here to mark the 35 years of their exodus from the valley, demanding justice and a roadmap for their return and rehabilitation. The Kashmiri Pandit community observes January 19 as the “holocaust day” to mark […]
Army provides training to Village Defence Guards in Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): The Indian Army on Sunday provided comprehensive training to Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in a forward area of the Mendhar sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, security officials said. A total of 43 VDG members attended the training session, which aimed to enhance their skills in minor tactics, endurance and […]
Bird flu confirmed as cause of death for crows in Latur; authorities take preventive measures
LATUR, Jan 19 (PTI): As many as 51 crows have died of bird flu in Maharashtra’s Latur district, and authorities have started taking preventive measures to contain the spread of the disease, an official said on Sunday. A report from the Bhopal Veterinary Laboratory that arrived on Saturday revealed that the crows in Udgir city […]
Kashmir likely to witness week-long wet spell till Jan 24
SRINAGAR, Jan 19 (PTI): Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir, bringing residents some respite from the intense cold. The respite, however, is likely to be short-lived as several parts of the valley are expected to receive rain and snow till January 24, officials said on Sunday. Minimum temperatures across Kashmir were higher than usual on […]
Mortar shell found near IB in Samba
SAMBA/JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): A rusted 82-mm mortar shell was recovered on Sunday by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The mortar shell was noticed by a BSF patrolling party near Border Outpost Kamour area in Ramgarh sub-sector around 9.45 am, the officials […]
18-coach trial run conducted on Katra-Budgam track, say officials
Anantnag, Jan 19: An 18-coach trial run was conducted on the Katra-Budgam track of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, officials said on Sunday. An official said that an 18-coach rake departed from Katra at 8 am and is heading to Budgam for the trial run. He said that top railway officials are also monitoring […]
Bangladeshi national who attacked Saif Ali Khan arrested: Police
Mumbai, Jan 19 (PTI) Mumbai police on Sunday said a 30-year-old man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan at the actor’s residence here has been arrested. Preliminary investigation suggests that the man had entered actor’s home with an intention of theft, a senior police official told reporters. Saif Ali Khan’s attacker, who was arrested from adjoining […]
Rajouri deaths: Union Home Minister orders inter-ministerial team for investigation
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the constitution of an inter-ministerial team to visit a village in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district to ascertain the causes of deaths in three incidents in the past six weeks. The team will be headed by a senior Union home ministry officer and consist of experts […]