Puwama firing: Injured civilian succumbs, says police
Srinagar, May 15: The civilian who was in injured in crossing firing amid a ‘chance’ encounter between terrorists and a joint team of police and security forces in Turkwagam South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Sunday died at a local hospital, police said. He was referred to District Hospital, #Pulwama for treatment where he #succumbed to […]
India adds 8.8 million jobs in April: Report
Kolkata, May 15 (PTI) In one of the largest expansions in the labour market since the beginning of the pandemic, 8.8 million people joined the country’s workforce in April, as per data provided by the Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE). However, the jobs that became available were inadequate compared to the demand, it said. India’s […]
Active COVID-19 cases in country dip to 17,692
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) With 2,487 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,31,21,599, while the active cases dipped to 17,692, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 5,24,214 with 13 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
Missing worker found murdered in Reasi
Banihal/Jammu, May 15 (PTI) A 40-year-old man, who was working with a private railway construction company and went missing three days ago, was found murdered in a forest area in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. Three suspected persons including a woman and her brother were detained for questioning in connection with […]
Four JKAS officers transferred
Srinagar, May 15: The government on Sunday ordered transfer of four JKAS officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to a government order, Aijaz Ahmad Bhat, JKAS, Director General Horticulture, Kashmir, has been transferred and posted as Secretary in the Labour and Employment Department. Ghulam Rasool Mir, JKAS, Special Secretary to the […]
Civilian injured in firing in Pulwama
Srinagar, May 15 (PTI) A civilian was injured when terrorists fired upon security forces in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, officials said. At about 1:05 pm, terrorists fired upon area domination party of Police/CRPF near Turkawangam Bridge in Litter area of district Pulwama due to which a civilian got injured, the officials said. […]
Lt Guv orders inquiry into use of ‘force’ on protesting KPs in Budgam
Srinagar, May 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday ordered an enquiry into the alleged use of force on protesting Kashmiri Pandits at Sheikhpora area of Budgam district earlier this week. Talking to reporters here, Sinha said “stern action” would be taken against the officials found involved. Couple of days back, Police resorted to “mild” […]
10 dead in mass shooting at Buffalo supermarket in US, suspect arraigned
Buffalo (US), May 15 (AP) A teenage gunman wearing military gear and livestreaming with a helmet camera opened fire with a rifle at a Buffalo, New York, supermarket in what authorities described as “racially motivated violent extremism”, killing 10 people and wounding three others Saturday before he surrendered. Police officials said the 18-year-old gunman, who […]
Former test cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in auto accident
Sydney, May 15 (AP) Former Australian test cricketer Andrew Symonds has died after a single-vehicle auto accident near Townsville in northeast Australia. He was 46. Cricket Australia reported Symonds’ death on its website on Sunday, citing a police statement with details of the accident late Saturday night. It described Symonds as “a cult hero during […]
Cutting dependence on imports
Surplus cash reserves and a robust economy has the potential to take regions to heights of glory. Any region or country which develops a viable economic model can guarantee its citizens best quality of life and better future prospects. Same stands true for Jammu and Kashmir which has yet failed to achieve a balance on […]