Mercury rises in most parts in JK, Gulmarg records drop
Srinagar, Mar 13: Amid forecast for rain at isolated to scattered places in next 24 hours, the minimum temperature recorded considerable increase in most parts in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 5.8°C against 4.2°C on the previous night and it was 2.1°C above […]
MSME competitive scheme part of efforts to strengthen sector: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 13 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the government’s MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme is a part of its efforts to strengthen the MSME sector, which is a key pillar of India’s economic growth. The government on Friday launched the revamped MSME Competitive (LEAN) scheme to make it more beneficial for […]
‘Naatu Naatu’ performance receives standing ovation at Oscars 2023, Deepika introduces the act
Los Angeles, Mar 13 (PTI) The electrifying performance of the Telugu track “Naatu Naatu” by singers Rahul Sipligunj and Kaala Bhairava at the Academy Awards stage brought the Dolby Theatre to life with dancers of all ethnicities acing the hook step of the international music sensation from “RRR”. The performance, which received a standing ovation, […]
‘The Elephant Whisperers’ triumphs at Oscars 2023, director dedicates award to ‘motherland India’
Los Angeles, Mar 13 (PTI) Tamil documentary “The Elephant Whisperers” emerged as the winner at the 95th Academy Awards making it a maiden victory for India in the Documentary Short Subject category. Directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, the Netflix documentary bested “Haulout”, “How Do You Measure a Year?”, “The Martha Mitchell Effect” and “Stranger at the […]
Attempts on to wipe out terror remnants in J-K, says DGP
Srinagar, Mar 12 (PTI) Attempts are being made round-the-clock to wipe out the remnants of terror in Jammu and Kashmir and the “enemy” is finding it hard to digest the prevailing peace, the Union Territory’s police chief Dilbag Singh said here on Sunday. Singh was speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the opening ceremony […]
Exceeding WHO ozone limit linked with increase in hospitalisations for heart diseases :Study
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) Exceeding the World Health Organization (WHO) ozone limit is associated with substantial increases in hospital admissions for heart attack, heart failure and stroke, according to a new study. The first evidence making this association is published in the European Heart Journal. Even ozone levels below the WHO maximum were linked […]
Dandi March will be remembered as determined effort against injustice: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) On the anniversary of the historic “Dandi March” on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all others who took part in it, and said it will be remembered as a determined effort against various forms of injustice. The Salt Satyagraha March, also known as the […]
Single-day rise of 524 Covid cases in India
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) India logged 524 new coronavirus cases after a gap of 113 days, while the active cases rose to 3,618, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has increased to 5,30,781 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid […]
Budgam man chops woman’s body into pieces, dumps them at different locations
Srinagar, Mar 12: In a gruesome and shocking incident, a man has killed a 30-year-old woman by chopping off her head and slicing her body into pieces in Mohanpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said here on Sunday. An official said that the man later dumped the body parts at different spots in […]
Hideout Busted In Handwara, Arms and Ammunition recovered: Police
Srinagar, Mar 12: Police on Sunday claimed to have busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hangnikoot area of North Kashmir’s Handwara. In a handout, the police said that on 11 March 2023, a search was conducted by Handwara Police in Shalnar Hangnikoot. During search of the area, an old dump of arms […]