Boost to Tourism: Govt likely to install ‘Srinagar Eye’ on pattern of ‘London Eye’ in Dal Lake
Srinagar, Oct 08: In what could be a major boost to the tourism sector in the Kashmir Valley, the government is likely to install “Srinagar Eye” on the pattern of famous “London Eye” inside the world-famous Dal Lake in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Officials said that like “London Eye”, the government is planning to construct […]
India adds 2,797 coronavirus infections, active cases drop below 30K after 122 days
New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) India on Saturday logged 2,797 fresh COVID-19 infections that pushed its tally to 4,46,09,257, while the number of active cases dropped below 30,000 after 122 days, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,28,778 with 24 fatalities including 12 reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at […]
Key UNSC counter-terrorism committee meeting in Mumbai a ‘tribute and statement’ to horrific 26/11 attacks: Amb Kamboj
United Nations, Oct 8 (PTI) A key meeting of the UN Security Council Counter-Terrorism Committee in Mumbai later this month will be a “tribute and statement” to the “horrific” 26/11 terror attacks and members of the powerful UN organ will place a wreath in memory of the victims of the attack, Committee Chair Ambassador Ruchira […]
PM Modi greets air warriors on Air Force Day
New Delhi, Oct 8 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday greeted air warriors and their families on the Air Force Day. Modi said the Indian Air Force has shown exceptional dexterity for decades, has secured the nation, and has shown remarkable human spirit during disasters. He tweeted, “On Air Force Day, my greetings to […]
Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi Holiday on Sunday: Govt
Srinagar, Oct 7: With 12th Rabiʽ al-Awwal falling on Sunday, the government on Friday ordered that the holiday on ‘Eid-i-Milad-ul-Nabi’ shall be observed on October 9 instead of October 8. “In partial modification of the government order N0. 1337-JK(GAD) of 2021 dated 16-12-2021) read with the government No.1338-jk(GAD) of 2021 dated 16-12-2021, the holiday on […]
J&K reports 10 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Oct 7: Jammu and Kashmir reported ten fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Friday. They said seven cases were reported from Jammu and three from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 479207. Among the cases, 174005 are from […]
Five booked under UAPA in IED recovery case in Poonch
Five booked under UAPA in IED recovery case in Poonch Jammu, Oct 7 (PTI) Five persons were apprehended and booked under sections of the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act in connection with the recent recovery of an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, police said on Friday. The IED was smuggled in […]
Fee fixation committee approves 14 percent hike in transport fee for Pvt schools
Srinagar, Oct 07: The Government Fee Fixation Committee (GFFC) has approved the hike in transportation fee by 14 percent for private schools in both Jammu and Kashmir divisions. The committee however said that the hike would be applicable from March-2022. The committee has said that the information provided by various stakeholders shows a huge yawning […]
India has potential to lead fourth industrial revolution: PM Modi
Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 7 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said India has the potential to lead the fourth industrial revolution and the government has worked on reforms to make the country a manufacturing hub of the world. He said that the fourth industrial revolution is as much about new technology, as it is […]
MeT predicts mainly dry weather in J&K
Srinagar, Oct 7: The weather department on Friday forecast mainly dry weather in Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that there was no large change expected in the weather for the subsequent two days. Regarding the mercury, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 9.2°C against 9.6°C […]