Mortar shell defused along LoC in Rajouri
JAMMU, Oct 1 (PTI): A live mortar shell was found in a forward village near the Line of Control (LoC) and was subsequently defused by the experts in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said. The shell was noticed by some villagers in an open field at Naka Panjgarian who promptly informed the […]
Centre hikes DA/DR by 3 pc; to benefit 1.18 cr employees, pensioners
NEW DELHI, Oct 1 (PTI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) by 3 per cent for about 49.19 lakh central government employees and 68.72 lakh pensioners. The DA/DR increase of 3 per cent over the existing rate of 55 per cent of the basic pay/pension to compensate against […]
Mata Vaishnodevi yatra: Over 1.70 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance during Navratri
Katra (Reasi), Oct 1 (PTI) Over 1.70 lakh devotees paid obeisance at the Mata Vaishno Devi temple during Navratri, with chants of ‘Jai Mata Di’ and bhajans echoing throughout Katra, the base camp of Mata Vaishno Devi. Navratri, being observed from September 22 till Wednesday, is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Durga. It holds […]
At least 69 people killed in powerful earthquake that hit the Philippines
Manila, Oct 1 (AP) At least 69 people were killed in a powerful earthquake that hit a central Philippine province where dozens of people were killed by a powerful earthquake Tuesday night. The magnitude-6.9 earthquake that hit at about 10 pm trapped an unspecified number of residents in collapsed houses, nightclubs and other businesses in […]
RBI keeps interest rates unchanged amid uncertainty over Trump’s tariffs
Mumbai, Oct 1 (PTI) The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Wednesday kept its policy interest rate unchanged at 5.5 per cent for the second consecutive time, citing concerns over tariff uncertainties. Announcing the fourth bi-monthly monetary policy of the current fiscal, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) unanimously decided to […]
Ladakh admin says Wangchuk’s NSA detention on credible grounds, denies ‘witch-hunt’
Leh, Oct 1 (PTI) Ladakh Administration rejected claims of a “witch-hunt” or a “smoke-screen” operation against activist Sonam Wangchuk, who was detained under the National Security Act last week. It asserted that the actions taken by law enforcement agencies were based on credible inputs and documents. The administration appealed that the process of law should […]
Doctor suspended in Banihal after allegations of misconduct by female patient
Banihal/Jammu, Oct 1 (PTI) Authorities ordered the suspension of a doctor, who was subsequently booked by the police over allegations of misconduct with a female patient at a government hospital in Ramban district, officials said. A female patient levelled allegations of misconduct against a consultant gynaecologist at the sub-district hospital, Banihal, triggering anger among people […]
Those speaking language of separatists, terrorists hurt our martyr’s soul: Lt Guv
Addresses closing ceremony of 20th J&K Police Martyr’s Memorial Football Tournament SRINAGAR: “Those who speak the language of separatists and terrorists insult the sacrifices of our martyrs and hurt their soul,“ Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said on Tuesday. He said that strictest possible action as per law of the land will be taken against such […]