Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village; leaders across political spectrum pay respects
Badal (Pb), Apr 27 (PTI) Parkash Singh Badal was cremated on Thursday at his ancestral village in Punjab’s Muktsar district with thousands of mourners and leaders across the political spectrum paying their last respects to the Akali stalwart and five-time chief minister. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal lit the pyre at the funeral held with […]
India’s growing economy will become more essential for US businesses: USIBC
Washington, Apr 27 (PTI) The economic growth of India offers an opportunity for US businesses and advancing the bilateral trade ties might be one of the most important projects of the time, the president of a top American trade body has said. President of the US India Business Council (USIBC) Atul Keshap said on Wednesday […]
Army decides to operationalise command cyber operations, support wings
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Army has decided to operationalise command cyber operations and support wings as part of its efforts to modernise its online networks as well as to ensure their effective protection. The decision was taken at the Army Commanders’ Conference that took place last week. “With rapid migration towards net centricity, […]
‘Like being on deathbed’: Rescued Indians share tales of ordeals in Sudan
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) “It was like we were on a deathbed,” recalled a relieved Sukhvinder Singh from Haryana as he arrived at the Delhi airport from Saudi Arabia on after being evacuated from strife-torn Sudan. In his mid-40s, the engineer was among the first batch of 360 Indian nationals who returned home Wednesday […]
19-year-old killed after massive boulder rolls down hill, hits his house
Kishtwar, Apr 27 (PTI) A teenager was killed after a massive boulder rolled down a hill during a rain-triggered landslide and hit his house in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district early Thursday, officials said. Two people were trapped under the debris of the house. While 19-year-old Arshad was killed in the incident, Rashid (17) was […]
India logs 9,355 fresh Covid infections; active cases dip to 57,410
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) India has logged 9,355 fresh coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 57,410, according to Union health ministry data updated on Thursday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,424 with 26 deaths, which includes six fatalities reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily […]
India slams Pak for raking up Kashmir issue at UN
United Nations, Apr 27 (PTI) India tore into Pakistan after its UN envoy raised the Kashmir issue here, saying no amount of rhetoric and propaganda can change the fact that the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are and will always be an “inalienable” part of the country. Counsellor in India’s Permanent Mission […]
Youth found dead in Budgam
Budgam, Apr 27: A dead body of a 22-year-old was found by people near a government school in Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. The dead body was found near Government Primary School Arigam and the deceased has been identified as Zahoor Ahmed Sheikh son of Ghulam Ahmed Sheikh, a resident of Chambora Arigam village. Police have […]
Rains continue to lash JK as MeT predicts erratic weather till May 4
Srinagar, Apr 27: Intermittent rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir since last afternoon, mostly during the night, while night temperature stayed below normal on Thursday, officials said. Also, “erratic weather” has been forecast in J&K till May 4. A meteorological department official here said that in last 24 hours till 8:30 a.m. this morning, Srinagar recorded […]
After nigh long halt traffic restored on Jmu-Sgr highway
Srinagar, Apr 27: The traffic movement on Srinagar-Jammu National Highway resumed on Thursday morning after remaining suspended during night due to landslides triggered by rains in Ramban district. An official said that traffic movement was stopped from both sides of the highway last night after landslides blocked the road near Shalgari, Banihal. Around 300 vehicles […]