Regular exercise linked with lower risk of Parkinson’s: Study
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) Getting regular exercise such as cycling, walking, gardening, cleaning and participating in sports is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson’s disease in women, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Neurology, found female participants who exercised the most had a 25 per cent lower rate […]
PM Modi flags off Guwahati-NJP Vande Bharat Express
Guwahati, Aug 29 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off North East’s first Vande Bharat Express from Guwahati to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday. The prime minister symbolically waved a green flag on screen, to launch the train from Guwahati station where Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and […]
J&K touching new heights of development: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu, May 29: Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday said that no power on earth can stop the UT from touching new heights of progress and development. He said that Jammu was changing like Kashmir; the UT was heading towards peace, progress and prosperity. Addressing the gathering after inaugurating the Jambu Zoo for […]
Turkiye’s Erdogan turns away reform-minded challenger to win another term
Ankara, May 29 (AP) Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan turned away a challenger who sought to reverse his authoritarian-leaning changes, securing five more years to oversee the country at the crossroads of Europe and Asia that plays a key role in NATO. Erdogan prevailed by winning more than 52% of the vote in Sunday’s presidential […]
Suspected Pakistani drone shot down near International Border in Punjab’s Amritsar
Chandigarh, May 29 (PTI) BSF troops shot down a suspected Pakistani drone that allegedly sneaked into the Indian side near the International Border in Punjab’s Amritsar, an official on Monday. Border Security Force (BSF) troops opened fire at the unmanned aerial vehicle after hearing its buzzing noise in the district’s Dhanoi Khurd village around 8.50 […]
MeT forecasts rains, thunderstorm till June 2, night temp rises in JK
Srinagar, May 29: Amid forecast for intermittent light to moderate rain and thunderstorm till June 2, night temperature reordered increase but hovered below normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 12.0°C against 8.9°C on the previous night and it was […]
Active Covid cases in country dip to 4,709
New Delhi, May 29 (PTI) India has logged 310 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have decreased to 4,709 from 4,972, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,866 with two deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid case tally was recorded […]
Rapist, woman peddler among seven hardcore criminals arrested in Samba
Jammu, May 28 (PTI) Seven people with criminal history including a rapist and a woman drug peddler were arrested in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, police said on Sunday. Parvaz Ahmed, accused of abducting and raping a minor girl, has been arrested from Rakh Amb Talli, a police officer said. Police have […]
China’s first domestically built passenger plane successfully makes its maiden commercial flight
Beijing/Shanghai, May 28 (PTI) China’s first indigenously built passenger aircraft C919 on Sunday successfully completed its first commercial flight, marking its official entry into the civil aviation market as part of the country’s bid to compete with Western rivals like Boeing and Airbus. The first commercial flight of C919 from the eastern metropolis of Shanghai […]
Man dies after falling from electric pole in Budgam
Budgam, May 28: A man died after he fell from an electric pole in Humhama area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday. An official said that the man fell from the pole after losing balance and got injured. He said that he was immediately taken to JVC hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. […]