India capable of launching more interplanetary missions, says ISRO chairman
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 27 (PTI) ISRO Chairman S Somanath on Saturday said India is capable of launching more interplanetary missions and the objective of the space agency is the overall progress of the country through the expansion of the space sector. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has long-term vision about the country’s space sector and the Indian […]
CS launches J&K Regular Departmental Action portal
SRINAGAR, AUG 26: In line with the stated objective of J&K Government to make J&K ‘Corruption Free’, the Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta Saturday launched the J&K Regular Departmental Action (RDA) portal developed by the General Administration Department in collaboration with the Kashmir University for processing and monitoring of disciplinary proceedings initiated against employees. […]
60 new cases of coronavirus infection detected
New Delhi, Aug 26 (PTI) India saw a single day rise of 60 new coronavirus infections while the active cases stood at 1,503, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,928, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country’s Covid case tally is 4.49 crore. The […]
CRPF inducts advanced WhAP vehicles in Kashmir Valley
Lethpora (J-K), Aug 26 (PTI) The CRPF on Saturday inducted WhAP vehicles, designed both for land and water operations in the Kashmir Valley, adding to the paramilitary force’s operational capabilities, officials said. The force demonstrated the vehicle’s capabilities at Lethpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Two Wheeled Armoured Amphibious Platform (WhAP) vehicles have been deployed […]
Sonia Gandhi arrives in Srinagar for personal visit, to join son Rahul
Srinagar, Aug 26 (PTI) Congress leader Sonia Gandhi on Saturday reached Srinagar on a personal visit even as her son Rahul Gandhi arrived here from his week-long Ladakh tour the previous day. Upon her arrival at the airport on Saturday afternoon, Sonia was welcomed by senior leaders of her party, including Congress Central Working Committee […]
Pakistan spy arrested in Kolkata, sensitive documents seized
Kolkata, Aug 26 (PTI) An alleged Pakistan spy, who is a resident of Bihar, was arrested from Kolkata and sensitive documents were seized from his possession, a senior police officer said on Saturday. Acting on a tip-off, Kolkata Police personnel nabbed the man from his residence in Howrah on Friday. “He was found directly involved […]
Three terrorist associates of LeT arrested in Kupwara: Police
Srinagar, Aug 26: Police along with Army arrested three terrorist associates in two separate operations in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district and also recovered 5 hand grenades, a police spokesman said Saturday. He said that police along with 28 Rashtriya Rifles apprehended two terrorist associates affiliated with the Laskar-e-Taiba in Kupwara. The spokesman said that acting […]
Man held in narco-terrorism case in Poonch
Poonch/Jammu, Aug 26 (PTI) The State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has arrested a key accused involved in narco-terrorism in Poonch district of the Union territory, officials said. The arrest of Liyaqat follows the recent capture of four members of a module led by Mohammad Javed in Delhi, they said. The four accused […]
Chandrayaan-3 touchdown point to be known as “Shiva Shakti Point”: PM
Bengaluru, Aug 26 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi flew down to Bengaluru on Saturday directly from the Greek capital of Athens to interact with ISRO scientists on the successful Chandrayaan-3 mission and announced the decision to name the place where lander ‘Vikram’ touched down on the lunar surface as “Shiva Shakti Point”. Terming the success […]
Search operation launched after suspicious movement detected near LoC in Poonch
Mendhar/Jammu, Aug 26 (PTI) Security forces on Saturday launched a search operation in a forested area after detecting suspicious movement near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. The search operation by the army and police was launched in Chamrer and Gangna Top in the Buflaiz sector around 6 […]