Govt to re-open cases, return properties of terror-hit families in J&K: LG Sinha
Baramulla, Jul 13: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday said the administration will investigate all unregistered cases involving terror-affected families and ensure the return of confiscated properties to their rightful owners. Speaking to reporters in Baramulla, LG Sinha after distributing appointment letters to the families of terror victims said after consultations with […]
Several Amarnath pilgrims injured after 3 Yatra vehicles collide in Kulgam
Kulgam, Jul 13: Over ten Amarnath pilgrims were injured after three vehicles collided during a Yatra convoy movement in the Khudwani area of Kulgam along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, officials said. An official said that a convoy heading towards Baltal met with an accident near Tachloo crossing on the highway when three buses collided with […]
ICMR says Indians taking too much salt, launches study to address issue
New Delhi, Jul 13 (PTI) Excessive salt consumption is fuelling a silent epidemic in India with people at increased risk of hypertension, stroke, heart disease, and kidney disorders, according to scientists from ICMR’s National Institute of Epidemiology. The scientists have initiated a community-led salt reduction study to address the issue and are focusing on low […]
Authorities seal roads leading to martyrs’ graveyard, NC says leaders put under house arrest
Srinagar, Jul 13 (PTI) Authorities on Sunday sealed all roads leading to Martyrs’ graveyard in Nowhatta area of the old city even as the ruling National Conference claimed that several of it’s leaders have been placed under house arrest. Police and central paramilitary forces were deployed in strength at all entry points leading to Srinagar […]
Amarnath Yatra: Fresh batch of over 7,000 pilgrims leave from Jammu base camp
JAMMU, Jul 13 (PTI): The 12th batch of 7,049 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu on Sunday to pay obeisance at the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The pilgrims, including 1,423 women, 31 children and 136 sadhus and sadhvis, left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam […]
Ahmedabad Air Tragedy: Air India crash report points to fuel flow cut off, confusion among pilots
New Delhi: Seconds before Air India flight 171 crashed while ascending from Ahmedabad, the fuel control switches of both its engines were cut off, a preliminary investigation report said on Saturday, suggesting a catastrophic pilot error in the cockpit of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner. The Airlines Pilots Association of India raised the issue with the […]
