Special Investigation Agency carries out searches in J&K’s Poonch
Poonch/Jammu, Nov 4 (PTI) The Special Investigation Agency (SIA) carried out searches at a house in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district in connection with a terror-related case on Saturday, officials said. The searches were conducted around 4 am at the house of suspect Mohammad Hafiz in Kanuyian village, they added. Hafiz was not present at […]
Midnight earthquake kills 128 in Nepal
Kathmandu, Nov 4 (PTI) At least 128 people were killed in a strong earthquake that originated in the country’s Jajarkot district Friday midnight. Eighty people were killed and more than 140 people sustained injuries in Jajarkot and Rukum districts of Western Nepal, according to state-run Nepal Television. The 6.4 magnitude earthquake had its epicentre at […]
Strong quake jolts Nepal, tremors felt across north India
New Delhi, Nov 4 (PTI) A strong earthquake of magnitude 6.4 jolted Nepal on Friday night sending waves of tremors across north India, including the national capital region. The temblor struck at 11.32 pm forcing people to rush out of their homes just as they were preparing for the weekend. There were no immediate reports […]
Govt prohibits employees from participating in demonstrations, strikes
Srinagar, Nov 03: Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday restricted employees from participating in any kind of demonstrations and strikes in favour of their demands and warned of strict action in case any employees is found involved in such demonstrations. According to an order the administration said that it has come to fore that some […]
Smuggler held in Kishtwar with over 300 intoxicating capsule
Jammu, Nov 3 (PTI) Police on Friday arrested a narcotics smuggler from Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district with over 300 intoxicating capsules, officials said. They said Saqib Shabir was apprehended as police found his movements suspicious during a patrol. A search was carried out on the person and 13 strips of Proxyband Spas capsules, with […]
GST: FinMin launches amnesty scheme for filing appeals against demand orders
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) The finance ministry has come out with an amnesty scheme for filing appeals against Goods and Services Tax (GST) demand orders. The scheme, which will be open till January 31, 2024, will be available for entities that were unable to submit their appeals against orders issued by the tax officer […]
JK admin orders minor reshuffle in Police Department
Srinagar, Nov 3: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir Friday transferred and posted Rajeshwar Singh, IPS, as Senior Superintendent of Police, CID Headquarters, J&K. The newly posted SSP, as per the order, will act vice to Dawood Ayoub, as per an order issued by the government said. Dawood Ayoub, Superintendent of Police, CID Headquarters J&K […]
Elderly man killed in road mishap at Ganderbal in central Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 03: An elderly man was killed after being hit by a load carrier in central Kashmir Ganderbal district on Friday, officials said. They said that the man was trying to board a bus when the load carrier hit him in Wusan area on Friday morning, resulting in grievous injuries to him. The officials […]
Deaths due to zoonotic infections expected to increase 12 times in 2050: BMJ Study
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) Animal-to-human infections, or zoonotic diseases, have been increasing at an “exponential rate” and in 2050, are predicted to kill 12 times as many people as they did in 2020, researchers have warned in a new British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health study. Animal-to-human infections, also called ‘spillover’ infections, have been […]
India establishing defence wings in new locations around world: Army Chief Gen Pande
New Delhi, Nov 3 (PTI) India’s outlook emphasises respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of all nations as well as peaceful resolution of disputes and adherence to international rules, Chief of Army Staff Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Friday, against the backdrop of the festering border row with China in eastern Ladakh. In an […]