IED recovered on J-K highway in Jammu, defused
Jammu, Aug 22 (PTI) An improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected terrorists on the Jammu-Srinagar National highway was detected and defused by security personnel on the outskirts of Jammu capital city, thereby averting a major tragedy. “A suspicious object has been spotted alongside the highway at Panjrain area of Nagrota in Jammu. The technical […]
Two infiltrators killed along LoC in Balakote: Army
Jammu, Aug 21: Army on Monday said that an infiltration bid was foiled along the Line of Control Balakote Sector of Poonch district by killing two infiltrators. A defence spokesperson based in Jammu also said that one AK-47, two magazines and as many hand grenades were recovered. “Intelligence inputs received from multiple Intelligence agencies and […]
Ahead of state polls, EC makes fresh push for eco-friendly campaigns
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) Ahead of assembly polls in five states, the Election Commission has expressed concern over the use of non-biodegradable materials for campaigning and urged political parties to avoid plastic and polythene for making posters and banners. The poll panel has come out with consolidated instructions issued by it from 1999 onwards […]
ACB arrests FCI godown owner, weigher in Budgam for ‘accepting bribe’
Srinagar, Aug 21: Anti-corruption Bureau on Monday said to have arrested an FCI Godown Owner alongside a Weigher for ‘accepting bribe in lieu of unloading of a truck’. “A complainant approached the Anti Corruption Bureau with a written complaint against the office bearers of FCI Godown Chandpora Budgam, alleging demand of bribes from the complainant […]
Onion export duty is ‘timely’ move to boost domestic supply, check price rise: Govt
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The government on Monday said the decision to impose a 40 per cent export duty on onions was not a “premature” but a timely move to boost domestic supply and control retail prices. The statement comes amid farmers’ protest at several places in Nashik district in Maharashtra against the 40 […]
Truck carrying food grains falls into river along Jammu-Poonch Highway
Srinagar, Aug 21: A truck carrying grains fell into a river along Jammu-Poonch highway on intervening Sunday and Monday night, officials said. They said that a truck bearing registration number PB06Q 7165, driven by one Sonu from Jalandhar Punjab, fell into a river near Tatya village in Nowshera. “Upon intimation, the locally stationed army and […]
Those misguiding people on land for landless responsible for innocent killings: Lt Guv
Srinagar, Aug 21: Lieutenant Governor Monday lashed out at the mainstream parties for opposing the land for landless stating that these people are responsible for the killings of 50,000 innocent people. “These people can’t digest peace as they don’t want it. They were provoking people to promote street violence, see closure of schools and colleges. […]
India records 54 fresh Covid cases
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) India has logged 54 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have been recorded at 1,475, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll was recorded at 5,31,926, the data updated at 8 am stated. The country’s Covid case tally stood at 4.49 crore (4,49,96,653). […]
Manipur violence: SC to pass orders on Aug 25 to facilitate functioning of Justice Gita Mittal panel
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) A panel headed by former judge Gital Mittal to oversee relief and rehabilitation of victims of violence in Manipur on Monday submitted three reports to the Supreme Court, including one on the need to upgrade the compensation scheme for the strife-torn people of the state. The Supreme Court said it […]
New spray technique developed by scientists could usher in new era of transdermal medication
New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Scientists at Rutgers University have devised a highly accurate method for creating coatings of biologically active materials for a variety of medical products. Such a technique could pave the way for a new era of transdermal medication, including shot-free vaccinations, researchers said. Writing in Nature Communications, researchers described a new […]