Old shell recovered, destroyed in Kupwara
Srinagar, Oct 2: Police and army recovered a rusted shell from a paddy field in Kupwara district of north Kashmir, officials said on Saturday. They said police and army’s 14 SIKHLI recovered the rusted shell from Paddy fields of Chowkibal Kupwara last evening. A police official said that it was an old shell and was […]
India logs 24,354 new COVID-19 cases, 234 fresh fatalities
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) India logged 24,354 new COVID-19 cases, taking the tally to 3,37,91,061, while the active cases declined to 2,73,889, according to the Union health ministry’s data updated on Saturday. The death toll climbed to 4,48,573 with 234 fresh fatalities, according to the data updated at 8 am. The active cases comprise […]
100 pc cut-offs of DU colleges leave aspirants dejected
New Delhi, Oct 2 (PTI) The cent per cent cut-offs of Delhi University colleges have left many aspirants who have scored above 90 per cent dejected and are now scouting for alternatives as they feel that their dream of getting admissions into DU might not become reality. DU on Friday announced its first cut-off list […]
Rapid growth and increasing adoption of crypto assets pose financial stability, challenges: IMF
Washington, Oct 2 (PTI) The rapid growth of the crypto ecosystem presents new opportunities, the IMF has said but also cautioned that the digital currency assets pose financial stability challenges. Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies in which encryption techniques are used to regulate the generation of their units and verify the transfer of funds, […]
Bhagwat stresses for setting up shakhas in JK to inculcate patriotism’ among people
Jammu, Oct 2 (PTI) Asserting that the Sangh must set an example for others by creating a peaceful society that takes everyone along, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat on Friday stressed setting up a network of shakhas’ across Jammu and Kashmir to inculcate patriotism among people. Bhagwat arrived in Jammu on Thursday on a four-day visit […]
Man awarded 8 years in jail for raping girl
Jammu, Oct 2 (PTI) A court on Friday awarded rigorous eight years imprisonment to a man and a fine of Rs 50,000 for raping a girl in Udhampur district. The convict, Ashish Rajput, who had kidnapped the girl before sexually assaulting her, was also awarded three years imprisonment and a fine of Rs 25,000 by […]
Two brothers among three killed, four others injured in Rajouri road mishap
Rajouri, Oct 02: At least three persons were killed including two brothers, while four others were injured in a road accident that took place near the Line of Control in Rajouri district late last night, officials said here. An official said that the accident took place at around 11:30 PM last night when a vehicle, […]
The family affair
N J Ravi Chander Bengaluru was once the ‘Garden City’, ‘Pensioner’s Paradise’, and ‘No Fan Station’, a moniker earned because of the many parks, gardens and pleasant climate. There was a garden in every house and trees on every street. Passengers arrived in steam trains, and you could hail a horse jutka if you liked. […]
The International Day of Non-Violence
Mahatma Gandhi: The symbol of Non-Violence
M Ahmad The International Day of Non-Violence is observed on 2 October, the birth day of Mahatma Gandhi (Gandhijanti), leader of the Indian independence movement and pioneer of the philosophy and strategy of non-violence. Born on October 2, 1869, Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation. A lawyer by profession, he used truth […]
Imam Ahmed Raza Poetizes the Beauty of the Prophet (saw)
Aadil Hussain History has it that though many poets (Naat Khwaan) have born time and again, one like Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (r.a), Mujaddid of the 14th Century, is difficult to find, especially when it comes to Urdu. Perhaps the main reason for this is his unparalleled love for the beloved prophet (saw), his every […]