91 fresh covid-19 cases, one death reported in JK
Srinagar, Feb 12: Jammu and Kashmir reported 91 fresh covid-19 cases even as one more person died due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Friday. Among the fresh cases, they said, 56 cases were reported from Kashmir and remaining 35 from Jammu division, taking the infection tally to 125208, the […]
Khelo India: Controversial order asking Gulmarg hotels to cancel pre-bookings of tourists revoked
Srinagar, Feb 12 (PTI) Authorities in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday withdrew an order asking hotels to cancel pre-bookings at the famous ski-resort of Gulmarg to accommodate participants of Khelo India National Winter Games after the move drew sharp criticism. The order was withdrawn a day after it was issued by the […]
Petrol, Diesel prices continue to rise
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Petrol and diesel prices soared to record highs on Friday after rates were hiked for the fourth day in a row. Petrol price was increased by 31 paise per litre and diesel by 35 paise a litre, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. This took petrol price […]
Gang making fake contractor registration cards busted in Jammu; 3 arrested
Jammu, Feb 12 (PTI) The Crime Branch of the Jammu and Kashmir Police has busted a gang involved in making fake contractor registration cards and arrested three of its members, officials said on Friday. A written complaint was filed in crime branch Jammu by contractors of district Doda through Shadi Lal and Lal Din, alleging […]
Nothing for common man in budget: Opposition in RS
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha on Friday charged that the Union Budget serves the interests of capitalists that will help the rich turn richer and has nothing for the common man. Participating in the debate on the budget, leaders of parties like the Congress, BSP, AAP and Left launched an […]
Damaged portion at Kela Morh, Ramban repaired: NHAI
Srinagar, Feb 12: The National Highway Authorities of India (NHAI) Friday said that the Bailey Bridge set up at Kela Morh in Ramban district has been de-launched as the damaged portion of the highway stands repaired fully and that the traffic will ply normally on the highway from Saturday onwards. Project Director NHAI Purshotam Kumar, […]
CRPF officer injured in accidental fire
Budgam, Feb 12: An Assistant Sub- Inspector (ASI) of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) was injured after his service rifle went off accidently inside the CRPF camp at Nagam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. An official said that the CRPF officer was injured in the accidental fire and sustained injuries in his leg. He […]
US welcomes efforts by India and China to de-escalate situation in eastern Ladakh
Washington, Feb 12 (PTI) The US has welcomed the ongoing efforts by India and China to de-escalate the situation in eastern Ladakh and said it would continue to monitor the situation closely as both sides work toward a peaceful resolution. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday announced in Parliament that India and China have reached […]
Rahul Gandhi attacks govt over disengagement agreement with China
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday questioned the government over its agreement with China on disengagement in eastern Ladakh, and alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has “ceded” Indian territory to the Chinese. His attack on the government came a day after Defence Minister Rajnath Singh assured Parliament that India […]
National Conference MP praises budget; raises JK situation in Lok Sabha
New Delhi, Feb 12 (PTI) Opposition members in Lok Sabha on Thursday criticised the Union Budget as disappointing and hit out at the government’s policies, even as BJP leaders put up a strong defence saying that different sections of the society have praised the budget. During a discussion on the budget, National Conference’s Hasnain Masoodi […]