Temperature dips as Kashmir receives rains, snowfall
Srinagar, Oct 14: The higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley on Saturday morning experienced a fresh spell of snow, while plains received rainfall, leading to a significant drop in the maximum temperatures. An official said that higher reaches of Gurez Valley including Razdan Pass experienced fresh snowfall, while plains saw heavy rains. He said that […]
Punjab Police busts LeT terror module with arrest of two J-K residents
Chandigarh, Oct 14 (PTI) Punjab Police on Saturday said it has busted a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terror module after arresting two residents of Jammu and Kashmir. Two improvised explosive devices, two hand grenades, a pistol, two magazines, 24 cartridges, a timer switch, eight detonators and four batteries were seized from them, police said. The operation was […]
Second batch of Indian nationals flies out of conflict-ridden Israel
Jerusalem, Oct 14 (PTI) The second batch of 235 Indian nationals, including two infants, wishing to leave Israel were safely evacuated on Friday, a day after 212 Indians were flown out amid the country’s raging conflict with the Palestinian militant group Hamas. India launched ‘Operation Ajay’ on Thursday to facilitate the return of those who […]
LG inaugurates redeveloped Apsara high street in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 14 (PTI) Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday inaugurated the redeveloped Apsara high street and Gole market area as well as some upgraded roads. “Our prime objective is to transform Jammu city into a centre of opportunities for all sections and develop it as an engine of growth, and also as an incubator […]
Hydropower projects fuelling disasters in Himalayas: Experts
New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Violations of norms during the construction of hydropower projects in the fragile Himalayan region are fuelling disasters in the hilly states, environment experts and activists have warned. A glacial lake outburst flood in Lhonak Lake in Sikkim last week resulted in severe damage in Mangan, Gangtok, Pakyong, and Namchi districts. […]
Season’s first intense western disturbance to bring widespread rain to northwest India
New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) An intense western disturbance is expected to bring widespread rain to northwest India and some parts of central India over the next four days, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. This is the first intense western disturbance of the season and will lead to heavy rainfall/snowfall in part of […]
Terrorism against humanity; conflicts don’t benefit anyone: PM Modi
New Delhi, Oct 13 (PTI) Terrorism anywhere in the world and any form is against humanity and conflicts do not benefit anyone, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war, and asserted that “this is time for peace and brotherhood” as a divided world cannot provide solutions to big global challenges. […]
Man, son injured in attack by wild bear in Poonch
Jammu, Oct 13 (PTI) A man and his son were injured in an attack by a wild bear in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district on Friday, officials said. The incident took place at Hardi area in Surankote when the duo, engaged in cutting grass, were attacked by a bear, they said. The locals rushed to […]
IAF chief emphasises on high operational preparedness
Guwahati, Oct 13 (PTI) Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhuri has emphasised on the importance of maintaining high operational preparedness at all times, a defence release said on Friday. Attending a two-day annual Eastern Air Command (EAC) Commanders Conference in Tezpur from October 12, the Air Marshal said operational readiness of […]
US to provide employment authorisation cards for five years
Washington, Oct 13 (PTI) The US has announced it will provide employment authorisation cards to some non-immigrant categories, including those waiting for green cards, for five years, a move that would benefit thousands of Indians living in the country. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) said it was increasing the maximum validity period of […]