Gunmen fire towards CRPF bunker in Anantnag, no casualty reported
Srinagar, Jan 19: Militants on Wednesday attacked a paramilitary CRPF bunker near FM Gali KP road in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. However, there was no casualty in the incident, officials said. A CRPF officer here said that “3-4 bullets” were fired upon the bunker but there was no injury or loss of life in the […]
DGCA extends suspension of scheduled international passenger flights till Feb 28
New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) The suspension of scheduled international passenger flights in the country has been extended till February 28, aviation regulator DGCA said on Wednesday. Scheduled international passenger flights have been suspended in India since March 23, 2020. However, special passenger flights have been operating between India and approximately 40 countries since July […]
Four drug peddlers held with over 4.5 kg charas in Reasi
Jammu, Jan 19 (PTI) Four alleged drug peddlers were arrested with 4.7 kg charas and four grams of heroin, worth over Rs 15.50 lakh in grey market, in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. Amjad Khan and Mohd Ashraf alias Shongu were arrested after 4.440 kg of charas and four grams […]
Amid spike in COVID-19 cases, traders body to observe voluntary weekend lockdown in Jammu
Jammu, Jan 19 (PTI) A traders body, dealing with essential supplies, on Wednesday announced its decision to observe weekend lockdown here to support the efforts of the Jammu and Kashmir administration to contain the spread of COVID-19 infection. On January 15, the Union Territory administration imposed “complete restriction on non-essential movement” during weekends amid a […]
JK, Ladakh categorized ‘Hard Areas’ in Joint AGMUT cadre
Srinagar, Jan 19: Ministry of Home Affairs, government of India, has categorized Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh as “hard areas” in the Joint AGMUT Cadre. Subsequent to abrogation of Article 370, central government ordered merging of the Jammu and Kashmir cadre of IAS, IPS and IFS officers with that of Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Mizoram and […]
MeT forecasts another feeble wet spell on weekend
Srinagar, Jan 19: Weatherman on Wednesday forecast fresh spell of light rains and snow on weekend but ruled out any major wet weather by the end of this month. “A spell of light rain/snow is likely (60% chance) during January 22-23rd. Thereafter, mainly dry weather is expected from January 24 onwards till ending January,” an […]
Youth with militant links arrested in Poonch
Jammu, Jan 19 (PTI) A youth who allegedly had links with militants was arrested in Poonch district, police said on Tuesday. Anjum Mehmood was arrested on specific information during a joint operation by police and security forces from his Baila village of Mandi tehsil Monday night, a police spokesman said. He termed as significant the […]
COVID-19 health emergency could be over this year, WHO says
Geneva, Jan 19 (AP) The worst of the coronavirus pandemic deaths, hospitalisations and lockdowns could be over this year if huge inequities in vaccinations and medicines are addressed quickly, the head of emergencies at the World Health Organisation said Tuesday. Dr. Michael Ryan, speaking during a panel discussion on vaccine inequity hosted by the World […]
Two unwell BSF constables killed as ambulance breaks down
New Delhi, Jan 19 (PTI) Two unwell Border Security Force (BSF) personnel died after an ambulance, in which they were being taken to hospitals, rammed into a divider and overturned here, police said on Tuesday. There may have been some fault in one of the tyres of the BSF ambulance, leading to the accident, a […]
How to look after your mental health if you’re at home with COVID-19
Canberra, Jan 19 (The Conversation) For many of us, catching COVID and isolating at home can be a lonely, scary and distressing experience. For those with a pre-existing mental illness, it can be even more difficult. The following strategies are designed to help you look after your mental health if you get COVID and are […]