Govt aims to connect young generation with craft tradition: LG
Jammu, Apr 3 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha has said his administration aims to connect youngsters with the craft tradition and provide them with training and financial assistance for its growth. Speaking at the Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Faridabad in Haryana, Sinha said the unique cultural and artistic heritage of Jammu […]
LeT modules busted in Bandipora, Hajin, 5 militant associates held: Police
Bandipora, Apr 03: Jammu and Kashmir police on Sunday claimed to have busted two militant modules of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) by arresting five militant associates in Bandipora and Hajin areas of the district. Police said that the arrested five militant associates of Lashker-Toiba (LeT) were providing logistics and transportation to militants in the districts. It said […]
Sri Lanka blocks social media platforms after imposing emergency, curfew
Colombo, Apr 3 (PTI) The Sri Lankan government on Sunday blocked social media platforms such as WhatsApp, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram after declaring a nationwide public emergency and imposing a 36-hour curfew ahead of a planned anti-government rally over the worst economic crisis in the island nation. The move is aimed at preventing masses from […]
India on cusp of major economic recovery; talks of stagflation ‘overhyped’: Niti Aayog VC
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) India is on the cusp of a major economic recovery and talks of possible stagflation are “overhyped” as a strong economic foundation is being laid with the reforms carried out by the government over the last seven years, Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar said on Sunday. Notwithstanding economic uncertainties […]
Army commander, police chief discuss security situation in JK
Jammu, Apr 3 (PTI) General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi and Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police Dilbag Singh discussed the overall security situation in the Union Territory on Saturday, police said. The DGP, accompanied by Deputy Inspector General, Reasi-Udhampur Range, Mohammad Suleman Choudhary and Senior Superintendent of Police, Udhampur, Vinod […]
Ukraine says 765 evacuate besieged Mariupol
Bucha, Apr 3 (AP) Ukrainian troops moved cautiously to retake territory north of Kyiv on Sunday, even amid fears that Russian forces left booby-trapped explosives. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned that departing Russian troops were creating a catastrophic situation for civilians by leaving mines around homes, abandoned equipment and even the bodies of those killed. […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise; rates up by Rs 8 in less than two weeks
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Petrol and diesel prices were on Sunday again hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in less then two weeks to Rs 8 per litre. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 103.41 per litre as against Rs 102.61 previously, while diesel rates have […]
India logs 1,096 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) With 1,096 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s total tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,30,28,131, while the active cases dipped to 13,013, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll climbed to 5,21,345 with 81 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 […]