‘Spells’ of rain likely to continue in JK till June 22: MeT
Srinagar, June 20: The weatherman on Monday said that intermittent light to moderate rain in “spells” are likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till June 22. While predicting an overall improvement in the weather from June 23 onwards, a meteorological department official here said that there was possibility of heavy rain at “scattered places” […]
India adds 12,781 COVID-19 cases, positivity rate over 4 pc after 130 days
New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) India on Monday logged 12,781 fresh COVID-19 cases that pushed its infection tally to 4,33,09,473, while the daily positivity rate went past 4 per cent after 130 days, according to Union health ministry data. The death toll climbed to 5,24,873 with 18 new fatalities. The number of active cases increased […]
Man, his two wives among five drug peddlers held in Kishtwar
Jammu, Jun 20 (PTI) Five alleged drug peddlers, including a man and his two wives, were arrested after recovery of heroin-like substance from their possession in Kishtwar district on Sunday, police said. Rameez Raja along with two of his wives Mefooza Begum and Nobia Begum was moving on a motorcycle when they were intercepted by […]
Agnipath scheme: Army comes out with terms and conditions
New Delhi, Jun 20 (PTI) The Indian Army on Sunday released terms and conditions and related details for prospective applicants wanting to join the force under the Agnipath military recruitment scheme. The Army said ‘Agniveers’ would form a distinct rank in the Indian Army that will be different from any other existing ranks and they […]
Encounter rages on in Pulwama village
Srinagar, June 20: One terrorist has been killed in an overnight gunfight in Chatapora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. Official sources said that one ultra has been killed in an overnight encounter, however his identity is yet to be ascertained. Earlier, reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched […]
JK reports 32 fresh Covid-19 cases
Srinagar, June 19: Jammu and Kashmir’s Covid-19 tally went up to 454501 after 32 more people tested positive for the virus, while the death toll remained unchanged at 4752, officials said on Sunday. They said that 17 cases were reported from Jammu, 10 from Srinagar, three from Baramulla and two from Budgam districts respectively, taking […]
Yoga a rare scientific method that improves physical, mental strength: Lt Guv
SRINAGAR, JUNE 19: In this month’s ‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ programme, Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha urged the people to practice yoga for their holistic well-being, and deepen a sense of connection between inner consciousness and the external world. As a run-up to the upcoming International Day of Yoga on June 21 to be observed on the […]
Gunfight rages in DH Pora, in south Kashmir
Srinagar, June 19: An encounter broke out between terrorists and government forces in Gujjar Pora, DH pora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Gujjar Pora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, […]
Three fresh COVID-19 cases in Ladakh
Leh, Jun 19 (PTI) Ladakh’s COVID-19 tally increased to 28,310 on Sunday as three more people tested positive for the viral disease in the union territory, officials said. All of the fresh cases were detected in Leh district, they said. So far, 228 people have succumbed to COVID-19 in Ladakh. Of these, 168 deaths were reported […]
PM Modi calls on President Kovind
New Delhi, Jun 19 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on President Ram Nath Kovind at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here. The details of the meeting were not known immediately. Shri Narendra Modi, Prime Minister of India, called on President Ram Nath Kovind at Rashtrapati Bhavan, the Rashtrapati Bhavan tweeted. Kovind’s term as the president […]