Lt Governor flags off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, OCT 31: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha flagged off ‘Run for Unity’ to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in Srinagar. Citizens from different age groups participated in the run to celebrate the spirit of unity. The Lt Governor administered ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ Pledge to the assembled gathering at Bakshi Stadium and Raj […]
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective in many parts of world: Lancet study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Drugs to treat common infections in children and babies are no longer effective in large parts of the world, including India, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance, a study has found. The team led by researchers at the University of Sydney in Australia found many antibiotics recommended by the […]
Mortar shell destroyed in controlled explosion in JK’s Samba
Samba/Jammu, Oct 31 (PTI) A mortar shell was found lying in a field in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district and destroyed in a controlled explosion on Tuesday, officials said. The 84 mm shell was found lying in a field at village Dadui along Samba-Mansar road late Monday, the officials said. The bomb disposal squad took […]
Prez Murmu begins her two day Ladakh visit
Srinagar, Oct 31: President Droupadi Murmu Tuesday reached Ladakh for her two day visit during which she is scheduled to take part in the Union Territory Foundation Day and also visit the Siachen base camp. An official said that the President was received by Lieutenant Governor of Ladkah, CEC Leh, CEC Kargil at Leh airport. […]
Will always protect the India for which you sacrificed everything: Rahul on Indira’s death anniversary
New Delhi, Oct 31 (PTI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday said his grandmother Indira Gandhi was a source of strength for him and asserted that he will always protect the India for which she “sacrificed everything”. Indira Gandhi, India’s first and only woman prime minister till date, was assassinated by her bodyguards on this […]
Two terror associates held in Baramulla: Police
Srinagar, Oct 31: Two terror asociates were arrested with arms and ammunition in Dangarpora area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, officials said on Tuesday. They said that on Monday evening a joint party of JK Police and Army arrested a duo at Nardhari Dangarpora. “Upon their frisking, the joint party recovered a Chinese pistol, 12 […]
Govt orders change in school timings across Kashmir from Nov-01
Srinagar, Oct 31: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Monday ordered change in school timing in all government and private schools from November-01. DSEK in a communique has said that schools falling within Srinagar municipality limits shall function from 10AM to 3PM. However, the department has also ordered that the schools falling outside municipality […]
Drug peddler booked under PIT NDPS Act in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 31 (PTI) An alleged drug peddler was booked under the stringent Prevention of Illicit Traffic in Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act here, police said. Ghar Singh alias Gharu, a resident of Thatti Bhalwal, was arrested from Akhnoor, the police said. “Singh is a notorious criminal and was involved in many cases of […]
Police files charge sheet in Jammu dentist’s murder case
Jammu, Oct 31 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police filed a 1,249-page charge sheet in the murder case of a woman dentist who was killed by her male friend. Sumedha Sharma (27) was allegedly stabbed to death by Johar Mehmood Ganai (30) at her Janipur residence in Jammu on March 7. Ganai, who is a […]
PM Modi pays tribute to Sardar Patel at Statue of Unity in Gujarat
Kevadia (Gujarat), Oct 31 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid floral tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on the birth anniversary of India’s first home minister, which is celebrated as National Unity Day. The PM administered the oath of unity to the gathering at a function held […]