Four Science Parks, 22 Science Centres to come up in J&K
JAMMU: As part of quality improvement in education, Samagra Shiksha, J&K is establishing four Science Parks in the Secondary/Higher Secondary Schools of the State with two parks each being established in Jammu/Kashmir divisions. According to Director, Samagra Shiksha, Dr Arun Manhas, in addition to establishment of 4 Science Parks, 22 Science Centres are […]
Carcasses of 250 endangered sharks seized in mid-sea
Kendrapara (Odisha), Jan 23 (PTI) Indian Coast Guard personnel have seized a trawler carrying carcasses of around 250 endangered sharks during a mid-sea crackdown on illegal fishing in prohibited Gahirmatha marine sanctuary. Seven crew members, all hailing from Andhra Pradesh, of the intercepted vessel were arrested and handed over to the forest department Tuesday, a Coast […]
China blasts US ‘bullying’ with Huawei CFO extradition bid
Beijing, (AFP) China on Wednesday accused the United States of “bullying behaviour” after US authorities confirmed plans to seek the extradition of a top Chinese telecom executive detained in Canada. The United States faces a January 30 deadline to file an extradition request for Huawei chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou, whose arrest last month sparked diplomatic […]
NGT slams Delhi govt over rainwater harvesting system in schools, colleges
New Delhi (PTI) The National Green Tribunal Wednesday slammed the Delhi government for its failure to install rainwater harvesting system in schools and colleges and summoned senior official of the education department with complete records. A bench of Justice Raghuvendra S Rathore and expert member S S Garbyal expressed surprise over the AAP government’s inability to […]
Priyanka formally enters politics as Cong general secretary for UP East
New Delhi, Jan 23 (PTI) Ending years of speculation, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra formally entered politics on Wednesday with the Congress appointing her general secretary for Uttar Pradesh East in a move reflecting the party’s intent to go full throttle in the state ahead of the general elections. She will take over her new assignment in the […]
EVM hacking claim: Delhi Police files FIR
New Delhi, (PTI) The Delhi Police has registered a case based on a complaint filed by the Election Commission regarding allegations of hacking of EVMs and rigging of polls levelled by self-proclaimed cyber expert Syed Shuja, officials said Wednesday. “Based on a complaint received from the Election Commission, an FIR has been registered under Section 505 […]
Girl raped and killed on Army college campus; accused found
Maharashtra, PTI: A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped and killed in her house on the premises of the College of Military Engineering (CME) here in Maharashtra, police said Wednesday. Police also found the body of a 24-year-old suspect hanging from a tree on the campus, an officer said, adding that he might have committed suicide. […]
Baramulla Gunfight: Three militants killed, search continues
Srinagar: Three militants have been killed in ongoing encounter which started between militants and government forces at Binner village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday. Official sources confirmed to news agency GNS said that three militant have been killed while searches are still underway. An army official also confirmed that three mikitants have been […]
India Pakistan armies trade gunfire in Krishna Ghati sector
Srinagar: The armies of India and Pakistan Wednesday exchange fire in Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar after Pakistan reportedly violated the ceasefire in the area. Sources said that heavy firing is going on from both the sides in Mankote area of Krishna Ghati sector of Mendhar. The exchange of fire after ceasefire violation by […]
Jan 26: Traffic police issues advisory, to remain inposed from Jan 24-26
Srinagar: Traffic police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory that will remain in imposition from Jan 24 to Jan 26. The diversion plan according to them has been formulated ‘due to security reasons’. Read the advisory here: Due to Security reasons the traffic movement from Sonawar upto Ram Munshi Bagh Road stretch including Dalgate, Ram […]
