Poonch terrorist attack: Subdued Eid in Sangiote border hamlet
Poonch, Apr 22 (PTI) Villagers of the border hamlet of Sangiote in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district did not celebrate Eid with much enthusiasm on Saturday as they grieved the killing of five Indian soldiers when an Army truck carrying material for a scheduled Iftar was ambushed by terrorists. Sangiote has a population of more […]
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia expected to sign deal for USD 2bn deposits after Eid
Islamabad, Apr 22 (PTI) Cash-starved Pakistan is likely to ink a deal for additional deposits of USD 2 billion from Saudi Arabia after Eid, authorities said on Saturday, a move that will help the country secure the much-required bailout from the IMF. In March, Pakistan sought Saudi Arabia’s confirmation for funds to ink an IMF […]
Northern Army Commander visits terror attack site in Poonch, reviews security
Rajouri/Jammu, Apr 22 (PTI) Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi on Saturday visited the site of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district that killed five Indian soldiers carrying fruits and other items in a truck for an Iftar gathering in a forward village. He reviewed the security in the border area […]
International trade in rupee currency soon: Union Minister
Rajkot, Apr 22 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Saturday expressed hope that traders will soon be able to settle foreign trade in the rupee currency as several banks from different countries are opening special Vostro accounts with Indian banks. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved 60 requests to open Special […]
India conducts successful trial of BMD interceptor missile
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) India has successfully conducted a maiden flight trial of a sea-based endo-atmospheric interceptor missile off the coast of Odisha. The missile test was conducted by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy on Friday. “The purpose of the trial was to engage and neutralise a hostile […]
Eid celebrated in Kashmir with traditional fervor
Srinagar, Apr 22 (PTI) Eid-ul-Fitr was celebrated across Kashmir on Saturday with traditional fervour and gaiety as the largest congregation of devotees was witnessed at the Hazratbal shrine on the banks of the Dal lake. However, authorities did not allow Eid prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in the old city, a day after allowing […]
Mission Youth gets PM’s Award for Outstanding Contribution in Public Service, Youth engagement
NEW DELHI, APR 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha’s brainchild and Jammu & Kashmir Government’s flagship inter-sectoral initiative “Mission Youth”, a specially designed program for empowering youth made it to the highest civil services awards based on outstanding achievements over last two years. Prime Minister Narendra Modi conferred the coveted Prime Minister’s Award for Excellence in […]
Lt Guv attends Rajya Puraskar Ceremony of J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides
JAMMU, APR 21: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Rajya Puraskar Ceremony of J&K Bharat Scouts & Guides today at Convention Centre. The Lt Governor, who is also the Chief Patron of Jammu & Kashmir Bharat Scouts & Guides, congratulated the Rajya Puraskar Awardee Scouts & Guides and lauded their contribution to the society. “With […]
NIA team visits Poonch after deadly terror attack
Poonch, Apr 21: A day after five soldiers were killed and another injured in a terror attack, a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) visited the spot here on Friday. According to the army, its vehicle caught fire while moving from Bhimber Gali to Sangiot in District Poonch after being ambushed by terrorists amid inclement […]
Air India takes green step, minimises usage of single-use plastic across its network
New Delhi, Apr 21 (PTI) Air India has reduced the usage of single-use plastic by 80 per cent on board all flights across its worldwide network, the airline announced on Friday. Replacement of plastic zip lock bags for cutlery with paper packaging, plastic straws with paper straws and plastic stirrers with wooden ones besides introduction […]