Won’t notify fact-checking unit till July 10, Centre tells HC; two new pleas filed against IT Rules
Mumbai, Jun 7 (PTI) The Centre on Wednesday told the Bombay High Court it was extending till July 10 its earlier statement that it won’t notify its fact-checking unit to identify fake news against the government on social media, even as two new petitions were filed challenging the recently amended IT Rules. The Union government […]
17 labourers injured as truck hits load carrier in Kathua
Jammu, Jun 7 (PTI) A truck rammed into a load carrier in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on Wednesday, leaving 17 labourers, including a pregnant woman, injured, police said. A concrete mixer machine was also damaged in the accident which took place near Baswai Morh along the Jammu-Pathankot highway around 9 am. They said the […]
China trade tumbles in May, adding to signs economic recovery is slowing
Beijing, Jun 7 (AP) China’s exports fell 7.5 per cent from a year ago in May and imports were down 4.5 per cent, adding to signs an economic recovery is slowing. Exports slid to USD 283.5 billion, reversing from April’s unexpectedly strong 8.5 per cent growth, customs data showed Wednesday. Imports fell to USD 217.7 […]
Active Covid cases in country decrease to 2,831
New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) India has recorded 214 new coronavirus infections, while the active Covid cases have dipped to 2,831 from 3,001, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. No fresh fatalities have been reported and the death toll stands at 5,31,884, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid […]
Mainly dry weather with evening shower forecast in JK
Srinagar, June7: Mainly dry weather with possibility of rain and thunderstorm at scattered places towards evening has been forecast in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. Regarding forecast from June 8-12, a meteorological department official here said that mainly dry was expected but a brief spell of shower and thunderstorm mainly towards evening can’t be ruled […]
Power shutdown announced in various areas
SRINAGAR, JUNE 06: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Stations Narbal and Sanoor shall remain affected due to carry out Augmentation works of 33 Kv line on June 10 from 10 am to 5 pm. Similarly, in order to carry out erection of ST poles the power supply to receiving […]
Minor girl dies after ‘falling off moving truck’ in Kupwara
Srinagar, Jun 6: A 5-year-old girl died after ‘falling off a moving truck’ in Zangli in north Kashmir’s Kupwara. Reports said that a five year old girl child, daughter of Ghulam Nabi Khan, resident of Zangli Kupwara ‘fell off the truck’, resulting in grievous injuries to her. The girl was evacuated from the site and […]
Landslide forces closure of Mughal Road
Poonch, Jun 6: The Mughal Road – connecting the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir’s Shopian – was closed for traffic after it was thrown open yesterday for vehicular traffic after nearly a week. An official said that the road was made through after landslide debris, occurring last […]
Lt Governor inaugurates SMVDSB’s Prasad cum Souvenir Counter in departure area of Jammu Airport
JAMMU, JUNE 06: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated Prasad cum Souvenir Counter of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board in the departure area of Jammu Airport, today. The facility will fulfill the long pending demand of the devotees of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi ji from across the country to make packaged Prasad and other Souvenir […]
Special arrangements in place at Srinagar airport for Hajj pilgrims: Director Airport
Srinagar, Jun 06: As the first flight of Hajj pilgrims is scheduled to depart tomorrow, the authorities at Srinagar International Airport have made special arrangements to ensure smooth and comfortable journey for the pilgrims. Director Srinagar International Airport Kuldeep Singh Rishi said special arrangements have been made for the ease of pilgrims. “A special check-in […]