NIA conducts raids in South Kashmir
Srinagar, May 15: The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Monday carried out raids at several places in South Kashmir. An official said that the raids are being carried out in Pulwama and Shopian districts. “The raids are being carried out at Pahoo, Chatpora, Samboora and other areas in South Kashmir, “he said.(KNO)
Night temp drops, settles below normal in JK
Srinagar, May 15: Amid rainfall at few places and forecast for rain and thunderstorm at isolated areas during next 24 hours, night temperature recorded a drop and settled below normal across Jammu and Kashmir barring Banihal on Monday, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 9.6°C against 10.6°C […]
Active Covid cases in country decline to 14,493
New Delhi, May 15 (PTI) India has logged 801 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 14,493 from 15,515, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,778 with eight deaths which includes four reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
Centre to monitor progress of startups funded by it: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) The government has proposed the setting up of a mechanism to oversee the nurturing and progress of startups as their numbers have risen to more than a lakh, Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh said on Sunday. He said such a mechanism will closely follow the growth of Startups, see […]
JK likely to witness ‘major elections’ in near future, BJP leader Raina
Jammu, May 14 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir BJP president Ravinder Raina on Sunday stressed the need for strengthening the party at booth-level, saying the Union Territory is likely to witness “major elections” in the near future. While the panchayat and urban local bodies are completing their five-year term between November 5 and January 9, 2024, […]
CISCE results: Pass percentage in Class 10 at 98.94 pc, Class 12 at 96.93 pc
New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) The CISCE on Sunday declared the Class 10 and Class 12 results with 98.94 per cent and 96.93 per cent of students, respectively, clearing the board examinations. Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) Secretary Gerry Arathoon said the Class 10 (ICSE) examination was conducted in 63 written subjects […]
Lt Governor conducts on-site inspection and reviews ongoing construction work of Transit Accommodation at Zewan
SRINAGAR, MAY 14: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha conducted on-site inspection and reviewed ongoing construction work of the transit accommodation for PM Package employees at Zewan, today. The Lt Governor appraised the progress of works being carried out at the site, and directed the officials for timely completion of the project. The housing colony at Zewan […]
Chief Justice reviews progress on One Stop Centre, DHWE
BARAMULLA, MAY 14: On second day of his visit to Baramulla, Chief Justice, High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, N Kotiswar Singh, today visited One Stop Centre and District Hub for Women Empowerment (DHWE) at Khawaja Bagh and reviewed functioning of both the centres. He had interaction with the staff there and was […]
Mainly dry weather with later afternoon, evening showers forecast in JK
Srinagar, May 14: Weather department on Sunday forecast ‘mainly dry weather’ with ‘brief’ spell of rain and thunderstorms towards late afternoon/evening. “Today weather is likely to remain mainly dry in Jammu and Kashmir. However, a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm may occur at scattered places of J&K towards late afternoon/evening,” a meteorological department official […]
AIIMS conducts successful metal-free spine fixation surgery on infant
New Delhi, May 14 (PTI) A six-month-old boy has undergone a successful metal-free spine fixation surgery using a bone graft from his mother at the AIIMS here, making him the youngest in Asia to undergo such a procedure, doctors at the hospital said. The infant was kept on a ventilator for 11 months after undergoing […]