Police warns rumour mongers against spreading fake info about bovine killing in Kishtwar
Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) Police on Tuesday warned rumour-mongers of legal action against spreading misleading information on social media about the alleged killing of a bovine animal in the communally sensitive Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir. “Some rumours mongers circulating about the alleged killing of a bovine animal in village Galhar. However, these rumours […]
Scientists identify four new breast cancer risk genes
New Delhi, Aug 22 (PTI) Scientists have found at least four new genes associated with breast cancer that may help identify women at increased risk of the disease. The finding, published recently in the journal Nature Genetics, also provides crucial information on the biological mechanisms underlying cancer development, potentially opening the way to identifying new […]
Centre to buy 2 lakh metric tonnes onion at Rs 2,410 per quintal: Fadnavis
Mumbai, Aug 22 (PTI) Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday said the Centre has decided to purchase two lakh metric tonnes of onion at the rate of Rs 2,410 per quintal, and expressed hope this will provide relief to producers of the key kitchen staple in the state. He also said special procurement […]
Youth found hanging in Shopian village
Srinagar, Aug 22: A man was found hanging in an orchard in Zaipora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday. An official said that the 30-year-old man from Zaipora was found hanging in the orchard in his native village. He said that police have taken cognisance of the matter—(KNO)
Restrictions imposed near Sarore toll plaza in Samba after protest by ‘Yuva Rajput Sabha’
Samba/Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district have imposed restrictions on the movement of people near Sarore toll plaza following a protest by an outfit called ‘Yuva Rajput Sabha’ demanding its removal. Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), which forbids the gathering of four or more people at a […]
IED recovered on J-K highway in Jammu, defused
Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists on the Jammu-Srinagar National highway was detected and defused by security personnel on the outskirts of Jammu capital city, thereby averting a major tragedy. “A suspicious object has been spotted alongside the highway at Panjrain area of Nagrota in Jammu. The technical […]
Two infiltrators killed along LoC in Balakote: Army
Jammu, Aug 21: Army on Monday said that an infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control Balakote Sector of Poonch district by killing two infiltrators. A defence spokesperson based in Jammu also said that one AK-47, two magazines and as many hand grenades were recovered. “Intelligence inputs received from multiple Intelligence agencies and […]
Ahead of state polls, EC makes fresh push for eco-friendly campaigns
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Ahead of assembly polls in five states, the Election Commission has expressed concern over the use of non-biodegradable materials for campaigning and urged political parties to avoid plastic and polythene for making posters and banners. The poll panel has come out with consolidated instructions issued by it from 1999 onwards […]
ACB arrests FCI godown owner, weigher in Budgam for ‘accepting bribe’
Srinagar, Aug 21: Anti-corruption Bureau on Monday said to have arrested an FCI Godown Owner alongside a Weigher for ‘accepting bribe in lieu of unloading of a truck’. “A complainant approached the Anti Corruption Bureau with a written complaint against the office bearers of FCI Godown Chandpora Budgam, alleging demand of bribes from the complainant […]
Onion export duty is ‘timely’ move to boost domestic supply, check price rise: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The government on Monday said the decision to impose a 40 per cent export duty on onions was not a “premature” but a timely move to boost domestic supply and control retail prices. The statement comes amid farmers’ protest at several places in Nashik district in Maharashtra against the 40 […]