CM Omar Abdullah inaugurates 20th Foundation Day of IUST, Awantipora
AWANTIPORA, NOV 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today inaugurated the 20th Foundation Day celebrations of the Islamic University of Science & Technology (IUST), Awantipora, reiterating his Government’s commitment to strengthen the higher education, skilling, and research ecosystem across Jammu and Kashmir to enable youth to lead the region towards a progressive and knowledge-driven future. Speaking […]
Bihar polls phase 2: 3.7 cr voters to decide electoral fate of 1,302 candidates in 122 seats
PATNA, Nov 10 (PTI): Electoral fortunes of 1,302 candidates, including over half a dozen ministers in the Nitish Kumar government, will be sealed on Tuesday with 3.70 crore voters eligible to exercise their franchise across 122 assembly segments in the second and final phase of the high-stakes Bihar polls. For the ruling NDA and the […]
J&K eye historic win, spinners hold key for Delhi
NEW DELHI, Nov 10 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir are in sight of a historic victory over Delhi in Ranji Trophy as they require 114 runs on the final day which promises to produce an engaging day of cricket, considering a crumbling Feroz Shah Kotla track where finger spinners are ruling the roost. At stumps on […]
Flight cancellations, delays worsen as government shutdown drags on
New York, Nov 10 (AP) The pain Americans are facing at airports across the country is expected to get worse this week if Congress is unable to reach a deal to reopen the federal government. US airlines cancelled more than 1,500 flights Saturday and more than 2,900 Sunday to comply with an FAA order to […]
Seven held as police busts interstate terror module, two medicos among those detained
Srinagar, Nov 10: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday said it busted an interstate and transnational terror module by arresting seven persons, including two doctors and recovering 2,900 kg explosives, arms and ammunition. In a statement issued here, a police spokesperson said that the module is linked with proscribed terrorist organizations, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Ansar […]
Former police officer gets three years in jail for forging date of birth
SRINAGAR, Nov 10 (PTI): A court here has sentenced a former police officer to three years’ imprisonment for forging his date of birth to extend service, officials said on Monday. The Court of City Judge, Srinagar also imposed a fine of Rs 5,000 on former Sub-Inspector Jagdesh Singh, a resident of Atina, Budgam. In case […]
Security tightened across Bihar for 2nd phase of assembly polls on Tuesday
Patna, Nov 10 (PTI) Security has been beefed up across Bihar for the second phase of the assembly polls on November 11, with over 4 lakh personnel engaged in election duties, officials said on Monday. Voting will be held at 45,399 polling stations, including 40,073 in rural areas, across 122 assembly seats in the second […]
On detained medicos disclosure JK police recovers 300 Kgs Of RDX, AK-47 Rifle from Harayana
Srinagar, Nov 10: Police have recovered around 300 Kgs of RDX from Haryana based on purported disclosure by a doctor from Qazigund who was arrested from UP earlier this week. A police official said that besides 300 Kgs of RDX, an AK-47 rifle was recovered from Faridabad area of Haryana based on the doctor Adil […]
Minimum temperature dips across Kashmir valley
Srinagar, Nov 10 (PTI) Srinagar city experienced the first sub-zero night of the season as the minimum temperature at most places of Kashmir plummeted below the freezing point, officials said on Monday. The city recorded a minimum of minus 0.1 degrees Celsius on Sunday night, Meteorological Department officials here said. They said it was the […]
Anti-terror operations across Jammu, raids underway at dozens of places
Jammu, Nov 9 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Police on Sunday extended the ongoing crackdown against terror operatives to different areas across Jammu, targeting local terrorists operating from Pakistan and their overground workers (OGWs), officials said. A massive search and cordon operation is underway at dozens of places in Ramban, Kishtwar, Doda, Kathua, Reasi, Poonch and […]