India records 8,013 new COVID-19 cases
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) The single-day rise in coronavirus infections fell below 10,000 after two months, with 8,013 cases taking India’s total tally to 4,29,24,130, while active cases have declined to 1,02,601, according to Union health ministry data updated on Monday. On December 28 last year, 9,195 people were infected in a day. The death […]
Ukraine says 352 civilians dead so far in war
Kyiv, Feb 28 (AP) Ukraine’s Interior Ministry said 352 Ukrainian civilians have been killed during Russia’s invasion, including 14 children. It said an additional 1,684 people, including 116 children, have been wounded. The ministry’s statement on Sunday did not give any information on casualties among Ukraine’s armed forces. Russia has claimed that its troops are […]
Asian stock prices fall after Western nations announce sanctions against Russia
Tokyo, Feb 28 (AP) Asian stock prices have fallen after Western nations moved to tighten sanctions against Russia and as President Vladimir Putin escalated tensions by ordering Russian nuclear forces on high alert. US futures fell, with the contract for the S&P 500 down 2.5% early Monday. The stock markets in Tokyo, Hong Kong and […]
Polling begins for 38 seats in first phase of Manipur assembly elections
Imphal, Feb 28 (PTI) Polling in the first phase of assembly elections in Manipur began at 7 AM on Monday in 38 constituencies spread across five districts with strict adherence to COVID-19 protocols. As many as 12,09,439 voters are eligible to exercise their franchise to elect their representatives from among 173 candidates, including 15 women, […]
Fresh landslide near Udhampur shuts Jmu—Sgr highway again
Srinagar, Feb 28: The Jammu-Srinagar NHW was closed for traffic due to massive landslide at Dewal near Samroli in Udhampur, Director Disaster management Aamir Ali tweeted. “Jammu-Srinagar NHW blocked at Dewal, near Samroli, Udhampur due to huge landslide. Passengers are requested not to travel on the NHW till the clearance work is completed,” he teweeted. […]
JK logs 54 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Feb 27: Jammu and Kashmir reported 54 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Sunday. They said 38 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 16 from Kashmir Division, taking the overall tally to 452955. Giving district wise […]
Speak mother tongue with pride, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called upon youngsters to make their videos with famous Indian songs in different languages, which will not only make them popular but also showcase the country’s diversity to the new generation. Even after 75 years of Independence, there are people who have dilemma and reservations […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway reopens for traffic
Qazigund, Feb 27: The 278-km-long Jammu-Srinagar highway was reopened for traffic on Sunday afternoon after remaining closed for few hours due to landslides, triggered by rains. A traffic police official said that vehicles stranded due to massive landslide at Magarkote area of Ramban were allowed to proceed towards their destinations. “Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been […]
Ladakh reports 21 fresh COVID-19 cases
Leh, Feb 27 (PTI) Twenty one people tested positive for COVID-19 in Ladakh, taking the overall virus tally to 27,992, while 44 recoveries brought down the active cases to 207, officials said on Sunday. The COVID-19 death toll, however, remained unchanged at 228 with 168 fatalities in Leh and 60 in Kargil. Of the new cases, […]
Burglars loot transformer, battery, other items from Budgam Masjid
Budgam, Feb 27: Burglars struck at a Masjid in Futlipora in Central Kashmir’s Budgam and decamped with transformer, battery and other items during the intervening night on Sunday. Official sources said that during night hours, unknown burglars struck the Masjid Sharief at Futlipora Pakharpora and decamped with 6kv transformer, battery and mating. Meanwhile, police has […]