Pakistani intruder killed along LoC in Rajouri
Jammu, Nov 19 (PTI) A Pakistani intruder was killed on Saturday as the Army foiled an infiltration attempt by suspected terrorists along the Line of Control in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, an official said. The infiltration bid was scuttled in Kalal area of Nowshera sector, he said. The official added that the area […]
France voices support for India, Germany, Brazil, Japan as permanent UNSC members
United Nations, Nov 19 (PTI) France has reaffirmed its support for India, Germany, Brazil and Japan as permanent members in an expanded UN Security Council, underlining the need to take into account the emergence of new powers willing and able to assume the responsibility of a permanent presence in the powerful world body. “France’s position […]
Extreme weather events to rise manifold in India due to climate change: IIT-G study
New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) The frequency of extreme weather events such as floods and heatwaves is projected to rise manifold in India in the future due to climate change, according to a study by researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology, Gandhinagar. The research team studied the period from 1951 to 2020 to quantify […]
MeT forecasts rain, snowfall in J&K
Srinagar, Nov 19: The meteorological department here on Saturday forecast isolated to scattered light rain and snow in Jammu and Kashmir during next 24 hours. An official of the weather department here said that mainly dry weather was expected thereafter till November 26. The MeT office has already ruled out the possibility of major snowfall […]
Threat to Journalist: Massive searches carried out in Srinagar, Kulgam And Anantnag: Police
Srinagar, Nov 19: Police on Saturday said that massive searches are being conducted at 10 locations in Srinagar, Kulgam and Anantnag in connection with the threat issued to Journalists recently. The Kashmir Zone Police in a tweet wrote, “Massive searches in connection with investigation of case related to recent threat to journalists started by Police […]
India logs 556 Covid infections in a day; active caseload declines by 252
New Delhi, Nov 19 (PTI) India’s tally of Covid cases rose by 556 in a day to reach 4,46,68,523 while active cases declined by 252 during the same period to reach 6,782, according to Union Health Ministry data updated Friday. The death toll has climbed to 5,30,570 with 17 more fatalities, including 15 reconciled by […]
Three soldiers killed as avalanche hits jawana in Machil
Srinagar, Nov 18: Three army soldiers were killed when they were swept away by an avalanche in Machil area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday, officials said. “In an unfortunate incident, 3 jawans (soldiers) of (army’s) 56 RR died in the line of duty in Machhil area when they came under an avalanche,” police […]
NIA files charge sheet against five accused in Srinagar arms recovery case
Srinagar, Nov 18: The National Investigation Agency on Friday filed a chargesheet against five accused persons in a case related to arms recovery in Srinagar. In a statement issued here a spokesperson of the organization said that NIA filed chargesheet in case RC-04/2022/NIA/JMU before NIA Special Judge, Jammu under section 120B & 204 of IPC; […]
Non Local Labourer injured in terror attack on Nov 12 dies
Srinagar, Nov 18: The non local labourer who was shot at and injured along with his associate by terrorists on November 12 in Rakh Momin area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district succumbed to injuries on Friday. A top police officer said that the labourer, Chotu Prasad of UP, succumbed to the injuries where he was […]
WHO calls for sustained multisectoral action to prevent antimicrobial resistance
New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) The World Health Organisation has highlighted the urgent need for sustained multisectoral action to prevent and contain antimicrobial resistance (AMR) which occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of severe illness and death. “New global estimates show […]