Encounter breaks out in Shopian village in south Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 26: An encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Nowgam Check area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday evening. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Nowgam Check. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the […]
In Republic Day address, J-K LG lashes at those misleading people with ‘imaginary’ issues like demographic change
Jammu, Jan 26 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday slammed those inciting people by spreading ”rumours” about “imaginary issues” like demographic changes in the union territory and said land reservation has been done on the pattern of mountainous states. Addressing the Republic Day function here, the Lt Governor said that the government […]
75-year-old man charred alive in mysterious fire in Sopore
Srinagar, Jan 26: A 75-year-old was charred to death in a fire incident at Sopore last night, officials said on Wednesday. They said the charred body of the septuagenarian identified as Habibullah Kanna (75) son of late Ghulam Mohammad Kanna of Noorbagh Sopore was recovered today. A police official said that fire seems to be […]
JK reports 5606 fresh covid-19 cases, 8 deaths
Srinagar, Jan 26: Jammu and Kashmir reported 5606 new positive cases while eight persons succumbed to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said Wednesday. They said 1353 cases have been reported from Jammu Division and 4253 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 414772. Regarding the deaths, they said, four each were […]
Some people not happy with JK’s development: Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
Jammu, Jan 26: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that the Union Territory was on the path of everlasting peace, progress and development but some people continue to instigate people as they aren’t happy with the J&K’s development. Addressing 73rd Republic Day gathering at Moulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, the LG said […]
Mercury drops in Kashmir Valley, Gulmarg freezes at minus 10.4°C
Srinagar, Jan 26: The minimum temperature in most parts of Kashmir Valley recorded a drop with mercury settling at minus 10.4°C in tourist resort of Gulmarg, officials said here. An official of the meteorological department here said that Srinagar received 3.5mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of […]
JK tableau at R-Day parade depicts changing face of Union Territory
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) The tableau of Jammu and Kashmir at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday depicted the changing face of the Union Territory in terms of the development scenario. The Union territory consists of two divisions namely Jammu and Kashmir. While Jammu is known as city of temples, the Kashmir Valley is […]
More than 50 million people affected by urban conflicts: UN
United Nations, Jan 26 (AP) More than 50 million people are affected by conflict in urban areas from Afghanistan to Libya, Syria, Yemen and beyond where they face a much higher risk of being killed or injured, the United Nations chief said Tuesday. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that in some cases civilians may be mistaken […]
Active COVID-19 cases in country decline
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) India logged 2,85,914 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,00,85,116, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll has climbed to 4,91,127 with 665 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. The active cases have decreased to 22,23,018 and […]
Tricolour unfurled at Rajpath with booming 21-gun salute
New Delhi, Jan 26 (PTI) The national flag was unfurled on 73rd Republic Day at Rajpath followed by the National Anthem with a booming 21-gun salute on Wednesday. According to the tradition, the 21-gun salute was presented by the ceremonial battery of 871 field regiment. The ceremonial battery was commanded by Lieutenant Colonel Jitender Singh […]