KU condemns misinformation campaign by vested interests
Srinagar, Aug 25: The University of Kashmir strongly condemns the malicious misinformation campaign by certain vested interests aimed to try and tarnish the image of the University, which belongs to society and the children, a KU spokesman said. In a statement, the spokesperson, referring to media reports regarding ACB probe in Kashmir University constructions during […]
Ladakh reports 4 fresh Covid cases
Leh, Aug 25 (PTI) Ladakh on Thursday reported four fresh cases of COVID-19, pushing the infection tally in the Union territory to 29,165, while 11 patients were cured of the disease, officials said. All the fresh cases were reported from Leh. So far, 229 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in Ladakh. The officials said the number […]
Infiltration bid foiled along LoC in Uri, 3 terrorists killed
Srinagar, Aug 25: An infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri sector of north Kashmir, officials said on Thursday. Army troopers noticed suspicious movement along the LoC in Kamalkote area of Uri sector in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the officials said. They said the troops challenged the intruders and there […]
India calls for immediate cessation of hostilities, violence in Ukraine
United Nations, Aug 25 (PTI) Calling for an immediate cessation of hostilities and violence in Ukraine, India reaffirmed that it advocates dialogue and diplomacy to end the Russia-Ukraine war and mitigate economic challenges emerging from the conflict, particularly in the developing countries. India’s Permanent Representative Ruchira Kamboj, speaking during a Security Council meeting to mark […]
Govt orders transfer of five JKAS officers
Srinagar, Aug 25: Jammu and Kashmir has ordered transfer and posting of five JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Ravinder Kumar Anand, Assistant Commissioner Revenue, Samba, has been transferred and posted as General Manager, DIC, Ramban, against an available vacancy. Ms. Sanna Khan, JKAS, Deputy Director, […]
MeT forecasts light to moderate rain across JK
Srinagar, Aug 25: Rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir even as the weatherman on Thursday forecast “fairly widespread light to moderate” showers in the next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here also forecast “scattered light to moderate rain and thunderstorm” in subsequent two days. After slight improvement in the weather on Saturday, he said widespread […]
Smuggling bid foiled, intruder injured along IB in Samba: BSF
Samba, Aug 25: Border Security Force on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major smuggling bid by recovering narcotics and injuring an intruder along the International Border in Samba district. In a statement, a spokesperson of the BSF said that today, alert BSF troops foiled a smuggling bid through IB in Samba area and a […]
NDTV shares gain 5 pc; hit upper circuit
New Delhi, Aug 25 (PTI) Shares of NDTV Ltd continued to climb for the second consecutive day on Thursday and touched the upper circuit limit of Rs 407.60 on the National Stock Exchange amid the Adani group making an offer to take over the media firm. On NSE as well as BSE, the scrip jumped […]
Woman poisons mother for property, arrested
Thrissur (Ker), Aug 25 (PTI) A woman has been arrested from Kunnamkulam area of Thrissur district in Kerala for allegedly killing her mother by mixing rat poison in her tea for the sake of property, police said on Thursday. A senior officer of Kunnamkulam Police Station said the arrest was recorded early Thursday morning and […]
Two earthquakes hit Jammu and Kashmir in 1 hour
Jammu, Aug 24 (PTI) Two earthquakes, of magnitudes 4.1 and 3.2, hit Jammu and Kashmir late on Wednesday night but no loss of live or damage to property was reported, officials said. The epicentre of the quakes was 62 kilometers northeast of Katra area in Jammu region at a depth of 5 kilometers, they said. […]