JK reports 8 fresh COVID-19 cases
Srinagar, Oct 1: Jammu and Kashmir registered eight fresh COVID-19 cases on Saturday, taking the union territory’s overall infection tally to 4,79,157, officials said here. The death toll in the union territory continues to stand at 4,785 as no deaths were reported due to the virus in the last 24 hours. While three cases were […]
Drug peddler detained in Doda, booked under PIT NDPS Act
Jammu, Oct 1 (PTI) An alleged drug peddler was detained from Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Saturday. Ghat Doda resident Vijay Kumar alias “Pandit”, a habitual drug peddler, was booked under provisions of illicit trafficking in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (PIT NDPS) Act, a police spokesperson said. He has been […]
PM Modi launches 5G services in India
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the 5G telephony services in the country, ushering in an era of ultra high-speed internet on mobile phones. The Prime Minister launched the 5G services in select cities at the IMC 2022 conference. The services will progressively cover the entire country over the […]
Home Minister Amit Shah to visit J-K for 2 days from Oct 4
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Jammu and Kashmir for two days beginning October 4, during which he will review the security situation there, address two rallies and offer prayers at Vaishno Devi temple. On the first day of the visit, Shah will address a public meeting at Rajouri, […]
Self proclaimed journalist held on charges of rape, blackmailing: Police
Srinagar, Oct 01: Srinagar police on Saturday said it arrested Anantnag based self-styled journalist over allegations of rape, blackmailing and extortion of a girl. In a statement a police spokesperson said that Srinagar police yesterday arrested a self-proclaimed journalist Nadeem Ahmed Ganie alias Nadeem Nadu son of Mukhtar Ahmed Ganie of Qazibagh area of Anantnag […]
PM inaugurates IMC 2022 exhibition, experiences 5G tech by different operators
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2022 exhibition ahead of the formal launch of 5G mobile telephony services in India. After inaugurating the exhibition at Pragati Maidan here, he went around pavilions set up by different telecom operators and technology providers to get a […]
MeT forecasts dry weather with possibility of isolated light rains
Srinagar, Oct 1: The weatherman has forecast mainly dry weather with possibility of “isolated light rain and thunder” in Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that no large change was expected during the subsequent two days and weather was mostly likely to remain mainly dry. As regards the […]
School timings changed in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Oct 1: The authorities have ordered change in school timings in Kashmir Valley, beginning today, an order issued here said. “All the Government and Private(recognized) Schools of Kashmir Division shall observe school timings as 9:00 am to 3:00 pm within Municipal limits of Srinagar city and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm in areas falling […]
India reports 3,805 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Oct 1 (PTI) India saw a single day rise of 3,805 new coronavirus infections, taking India’s tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,91,112, while the active cases declined to 38,293, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Saturday. The death toll climbed to 5,28,655 with 26 fatalities, which include 13 deaths reconciled […]
Mahatma Gandhi makes special appearance at UN, shares message on education
United Nations, Oct 1 (PTI) In a first, Mahatma Gandhi made a special appearance at the United Nations, sharing his message on education at the world organisation as it commemorated the International Day of Non-Violence on the occasion of the Indian leader’s birth anniversary. The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on October 2, the […]