Security along Jammu-Srinagar national highway reviewed ahead of G20 meet in J-K
Jammu, May 16 (PTI) The Army and other security agencies on Tuesday reviewed the security along the strategic 270-km Jammu-Srinagar national highway ahead of the G20 meeting in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The third G20 Tourism Working Group meeting is scheduled to take place in the summer capital Srinagar from May 22 to 24. […]
Changes in recruitment system ended corruption, nepotism, says PM Modi
New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Tuesday that changes brought by his government in the recruitment system have ended the possibility of corruption and nepotism as he gave away appointment letters to over 71,000 people at a ‘Rozgar Mela’. From applying for government jobs to the announcement of results, the […]
India likely to achieve SDG goals for reduction in newborn deaths: Top WHO official
Cape Town, May 16 (PTI) India, which has taken proactive steps to reduce neonatal mortality, is likely to achieve the Sustainable Development Goal targets in this key area by 2030, a top WHO official has said, citing data on the annual rate of reduction for newborn deaths in the country between 2016 and 2021. “India […]
Night temp rises but recorded below normal at many places in JK
Srinagar, May 16: Amid forecast for mainly dry weather with possibility of rain and thundershowers at isolated places, night temperature recorded a rise but continued to hover below normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 10.7°C against 9.6°C […]
Qazigund youth dies in Saudi Arabia, family alleges murder
Srinagar, May 16: A youth from Qazigund area of South Kashmir, who was working in Saudi Arabia as JCB operator, allegedly died after being hit by a JCB. The family, however, alleged that their son was murdered. Family members of Zakir Nabi Bhat, 24, son of Ghulam Nabi bhat of Y K Pora, Qazigund, alleged […]
Active Covid cases in country dip to 13,037
New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) India has recorded 656 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 13,037 from 14,493, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,790 with 12 deaths which includes three reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
NIA files supplementary charge sheet against terror operative in LeT offshoot case
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) The NIA on Monday filed a supplementary charge sheet against an accused in the case related to activities of The Resistance Front, an offshoot of the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba, an official said. Faisal Muneer alias “Ali Bhai”, a resident of Jammu’s Talab Khatikan area, is the fourth accused to […]
Some 1000 odd people had hijacked admin to ruin JK, their time is over: Lt Guv
Anantnag, May 15: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that some 1000 odd people had got contract of the government only to ruin the erstwhile State but their time is over as the present administration is committed to serve and listen to every single citizen of the UT. Addressing the Kissan Samparak […]
Excise scam: CBI arrests senior executive of India Ahead News for Rs 17 cr transfer to AAP publicity handler
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) The CBI has arrested the commercial head and production controller of India Ahead News in connection with its probe into the alleged Delhi excise scam, officials said Monday. Arvind Kumar Singh, the commercial head and production controller of the news channel, was arrested for alleged transfer of Rs 17 crore […]
Did not get a call to go to Delhi, govt will be formed at auspicious time: DK Shivakumar
Bengaluru, May 15 (PTI) Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) president D K Shivakumar, a strong contender for the Chief Minister’s post, said he has not received any call from the party’s central leadership to discuss the issue. When asked whether he will be appointed the Chief Minister, he said: “I don’t know. I have done […]