J&K moves to 2nd position across country in generating ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens
SRINAGAR, SEP 01: J&K achieves 2nd position across country in generating of ‘Scan and Share OPD’ tokens surpassing Karnataka state by generating more than 7,92,641 tokens in August 2023. The Scan and Share queue less registration process has taken new heights under Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission J&K and is turning out to be a game […]
Security in place for G20 Summit; CAPF, NSG assisting in arrangements: Delhi Police
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) The Delhi Police has made elaborate security arrangements for the G20 Summit to ensure no infiltration, terror act or sabotage takes place, officials said on Friday. They also said that the Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) and the National Security Guard (NSG) are assisting the Delhi Police in the arrangements. […]
Police busts Inter-district fake marriage holding nexus: 4 held
Srinagar, Sep 01: Police busted an inter district fraud marriage racket in Kunzer area of the district by arresting four individuals involved in the nexus. A police spokesperson said that according to the complaint, the accused individuals were operating as middlemen during marriage functions. He said that they allegedly used WhatsApp to send photos of […]
India to have 42.5 crore air passengers by 2035, says Scindia
Gwalior, Sep 1 (PTI) India is expected to have 42.5 crore air passengers by 2035 from the current level of 14.5 crore and that is the growth potential that international players can look at, Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia said on Friday. The minister also said that the regional air connectivity has democratised civil aviation […]
Commercial LPG Prices Cut By Rs 158
New Delhi, Sept 1: In a major relief to LPG consumers, Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have slashed the price of 19 KG commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 158, according to the sources. The new prices will be effective from today and Delhi’s retail sales price of 19kg commercial LPG cylinder will be […]
Monsoon expected to revive in September: IMD
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) After subdued rainfall resulted in India experiencing the driest August since 1901, the Southwest Monsoon is expected to revive over the weekend bringing rain to central and southern parts of the country, the weather office said. Addressing a press conference virtually, India Meteorological Department Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said September […]
Man dies of electrocution in Achabal Anantnag
Srinagar, Sep 1: A 38-year-old man died of electrocution in Shelipora area of Achabal in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said. They said that one Sabzar Ahmad Sofi, son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganaie, of Sheilpora Achabal received a high voltage shock, when he came in contact with a HT electric wire. The person, they said, […]
Opposition INDIA bloc to strategise on 2024 LS polls
Mumbai, Sep 1 (PTI) Top leaders of the Opposition bloc INDIA are expected to give shape to their poll plans for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls on Friday as they gear up to take on the NDA amid expectations of an early election. The leaders, who have gathered here from across the country, will deliberate […]
Ex-President Kovind-headed committee to explore possibility of ‘one-nation, one-election’
New Delhi, Sep 1 (PTI) The government has constituted a committee headed by former president Ram Nath Kovind to explore the possibility of “one nation, one election”, sources said on Friday. The move comes a day after the government called a special session of Parliament between September 18 and 22, the agenda for which is […]
12 people injured as two vehicles collide in Tral, 9 referred to Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 31: At least a dozen people were injured in a road accident in Tral are of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday. An official said that two vehicles collided with each other near Baja Kol on Tral-Nowdal road, resulting in injuries to at least 12 persons. He said that all of them were […]