Biden not convinced on Russia scaling back its operations in Ukrainian capital
Washington, Mar 30 (PTI) US President Joe Biden on Tuesday appeared to be unconvinced on the Russian announcement that it is scaling back its operations in Kiev, the Ukrainian capital. “We’ll see. I don’t read anything into it until I see what their actions are,” Biden told reporters at the White House when asked about […]
At least five killed in shooting in Israel, Bennett vows to fight terror with ‘iron fist’
Jerusalem, Mar 30 (PTI) At least five people were killed in a shooting on Tuesday evening in a suburb of Tel Aviv in the third such attack in Israel over the last seven days, bringing the total number of Israeli deaths to eleven in the recent terror attacks. In a stern message following the attack, […]
Petrol, diesel prices hiked by 80 paise; total increase now stands at Rs 5.60
New Delhi, Mar 30 (PTI) Petrol and diesel prices were on Wednesday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last nine days to Rs 5.60 per litre. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 101.01 per litre as against Rs 100.21 previously while diesel rates have gone […]
Two local militants killed in Rainawari gunfight: Police
Srinagar, Mar 30: Two local militants were killed in a gunfight in Rainawari area in Srinagar district, officials said. They said that an encounter broke out between security forces and militants in Surtaing area of Rainawari during which two militants were killed. Official said that incriminating materials including arms and ammunition have been recovered from […]
Virtual PRI Conference: Admin working to remove Urban, Rural divide: Lt Guv, Addresses 20,000 PRIs members from across the UT
Jammu: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Tuesday said that the administration is working to remove gap between rural and urban areas so that prosperity reaches the home and heart of every citizen of J&K. Addressing 20,000 PRI members from across the UT during a Virtual PRI Conference organized by the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati […]
Some brainstorming needed
This year the month of March has been too pleasant. Not only in terms of bright sunny days but also temperature wise as the days as well as nights were reported to be much warmer over the past few weeks. Though our dependence on natural downpour snow as well as rains is well known but […]
Man and nature
K S S Pillai The other day I got curious about a lone little black ant hurrying across my room on its tiny legs, unaware of the lurking dangers on the way. I wished to follow it to see where it was going, whom it was so eager to meet, or where it would spend […]