China threatens US entities over downing of balloon
Beijing, Feb 16 (AP) China said Wednesday it will take measures against US entities related to the downing of a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the American East Coast. At a daily briefing, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin gave no details and did not identify the targets of the measures. China says the balloon was […]
Infiltrator killed along LoC in Kupwara in north Kashmir, search on: Police
Kupwara, Feb 16: An unidentified infiltrator was killed on Thursday in Saidpora area along Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Police said during the preceding night, based on a specific input generated by Kupwara police, a joint team of Army and Police intercepted an infiltrating group in Saidpora forward area. Police said that […]
Salary of 7 BDOs withheld for poor performance
DODA, FEB 15: District Development Commissioner, Doda Vishesh Paul Mahajan has withheld the salary of 7 Block Development Officers (BDOs) for poor performance in achieving the targets under District Capex and Area Development Plan which was reviewed by him the other day. “Subsequent to the review meeting of the progress of physical and financial achievements […]
Union cabinet sanctions 7 new battalions; 9,400 personnel for Sino-India LAC
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) The Union Cabinet on Wednesday sanctioned seven new battalions and an operational border base with a fresh strength of 9,400 personnel for the India-China LAC guarding force Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), officials said. The proposal was cleared after the meeting of the cabinet that was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra […]
India’s exports in January dipped by 6.58 pc
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) India’s exports in January dipped by 6.58 per cent to USD 32.91 billion, as against USD 35.23 billion in the same month last year, according to the data released by the commerce ministry on Wednesday. Trade deficit in January stood at USD 17.75 billion. Imports in January also declined by […]
Two civilians, fire fighter injured as LPG cylinder blast triggers blaze in Anantnag village
Srinagar, Feb 15: At least two civilians and a fire fighter were injured while dousing off blaze, triggered by a gas cylinder blast, in Wanihama area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports said that a gas cylinder exploded with a bang, resulting in fire in the house of Mohammad Ishaq Parry, son of Ghulam Mohidin […]
India to spend 75 pc of defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic firms: Rajnath
Bengaluru, Feb 15 (PTI) In a significant announcement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government will spend 75 per cent of the total defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers from 2023-24. The decision will mean setting aside of around Rs 100,000 crore for procurement of military platforms and equipment from […]
Adani-Hindenburg row: SC agrees to hear fresh PIL of Congress leader on February 17
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research. A bench comprising Chief […]
Mercury rises in Kashmir, still stays below Sub-Zero Level
Srinagar, Feb 15: The minimum temperature stayed below sub-zero level in Kashmir Valley despite further increase on Wednesday. The weather department here has already forecast mainly dry weather till the weekend. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.2°C against the previous night’s minus 1.6°C . Today’s minimum temperature, he […]
Shooting stones halt traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway
Srinagar, Feb 15: Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been stopped due to shooting stones at Mehar-Cafeteria area in Ramban district, officials said on Wednesday. “Both side traffic stopped due to continuous shooting stones at Mehar-Cafeteria on Jammu -Srinagar highway,” the traffic department official said. […]