Seriously concerned at escalation of hostilities between Israel, Iran: India
NEW DELHI, Apr 14 (PTI): Hours after Iran launched dozens of drones and missiles at Israel in a retaliatory attack, India on Sunday said it is concerned over escalating hostilities between the two sides that threaten regional peace and security. Iran carried out the attack on Israel in response to a suspected Israeli strike on […]
Rains drench most plains, light snowfall over few higher reaches in J&K
Srinagar, Apr 14: Rains drenched most plains while as a few upper reaches received light snow in Jammu and Kashmir even as the weather department here on Sunday predicted more precipitation in the next few days. A meteorological department official here said that in the past 24 hours, light to moderate rain was recorded at […]
Army successfully conducts field trials of anti-tank guided missile system
NEW DELHI, Apr (PTI): The Indian Army has successfully carried out field trials of indigenously-developed man-portable anti-tank guided missile (MPATGM) weapon system, paving way for its induction into the force’s armoury. The weapon system has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), officials said. The overall system consisted of the […]
PM unveils BJP manifesto for LS polls
NEW DELHI, Apr 14 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday released the BJP’s Lok Sabha manifesto which has a special focus on the poor, youth, farmers and women, and asserted that the need for a stable government with full majority was necessary when the world was passing through uncertain times. The prime minister handed […]
Amit Shah to address election rally in Jammu next week: BJP
Jammu, Apr 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will address his first election rally in Jammu on April 16, Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina said. Raina said Shah is coming to garner support for BJP candidate Jugal Kishore, who is vying for his third term from the Jammu parliamentary constituency. The BJP […]
IED found in Rajouri, destroyed in controlled explosion
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 14 (PTI) An improvised explosive device fitted inside a mobile phone box was detected and subsequently destroyed in a controlled explosion in Rajouri district , officials said. Weighing around 700 grams, the explosive was found in Draj village in the upper reaches of Budhal by police acting on leads gathered during an ongoing […]
Iran fires drones and ballistic missiles at Israel in unprecedented revenge attack
Jerusalem, Apr 14 (AP) Iran launched dozens of drones and ballistic missiles toward Israel late Saturday in an unprecedented revenge mission that pushed the Middle East ever closer to a regionwide war. The attack marked the first time Iran had ever launched a direct military assault on Israel, despite decades of enmity dating back to […]
Five killed, 4 injured in road mishap at Phagsoo, Doda
Srinagar, Apr 13: At least five persons were killed and four others were injured when a Maruti Suzuki Eco vehicle met with an accident at Khanpura, Phagsoo area of Thathri sub-division in Doda district on Saturday evening. According to reports the accident occurred around 07.15 PM when the vehicle was on its way from Thathri […]
Bad weather forces diversion of 22 flights at Delhi airport
NEW DELHI, Apr 13 (PTI): As many as 22 flights were diverted at the Delhi airport on Saturday evening due to bad weather, according to an official. Of them, 9 flights were diverted to Jaipur, 8 to Lucknow, 2 to Chandigarh, and 1 each to Varansi, Amritsar and Ahmedabad. The official said 9 flights of […]
Leopard spotted in Malabagh area of Srinagar, wildlife team put on alert
Srinagar, Apr 13: After reports of leopard being spotted in Srinagar outskirts of Rangpora, Elahibagh area surfaced on social media, the Jammu and Kashmir wildlife department has confirmed the presence of the wild animal in the area on Saturday. A senior wildlife official said that they have received “video evidence” about the presence of leopard […]