Man killed, several injured in Rafiabad road mishap
Sopore, May 02: One person was killed and several others were injured in a road accident that took place in Rohama village of Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Tuesday. An official said that a vehicle met with an accident, resulting in on spot death to one person and injuries to several others. The […]
Youth injured after being stabbed by ‘fiancé
Srinagar, May 2: A youth sustained injuries after being allegedly stabbed by his fiancée in Kak Sarai area in Srinagar, official sources said. They said that a youth, identified as Aadil Ahmad of Bemina, suffered abdominal injuries after being stabbed by his fiancée in Darish Kadal of Kak Sarai locality this afternoon. The youth, they […]
Mortar shell recovered along LoC in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, May 2 (PTI) A 120 mm mortar shell was found along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. Some villagers saw the shell lying at a river bank in Kalal border area and informed the police on Monday night, they said. A bomb disposal squad of […]
Active Covid cases in country decrease to 44,175
New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) India has logged 3,325 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases have dipped to 44,175 from 47,246, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,564 with 17 deaths, which includes seven reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid […]
MeT predicts more rains in JK
Srinagar, May 2: The weather department on Tuesday morning forecast intermittent light to moderate rain at many places of Jammu and Kashmir during the next 24 hours. A MeT official said that a brief spell of rain and thunderstorm was expected at scattered places towards evening on May 3. From May 4-6, he said, “weather […]
Air pollution exposure linked with higher risk of irregular heartbeat: Study
New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) Long-term exposure to air pollution is associated with an increased risk of arrythmia or irregular heartbeat, according to a large study of 322 Chinese cities. The common arrhythmia conditions atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter, which can progress to more serious heart disease, affect an estimated 59.7 million people globally, the […]
NIA raids 12 different locations related to terror case in JK
Srinagar, May 02: National Investigation Agency is carrying out raids at different locations across Jammu and Kashmir at 12 locations on Tuesday morning. An officer said that the searches are underway in Awantipora, Pulwama, Anantnag and Srinagar in the Valley, while raids are also underway in Jammu and Poonch districts. The searches are carried against […]
SGST collections showing remarkable 44.5 percent growth rate in J&K
JAMMU, MAY 01: The GST Collections in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir have shown unprecedented growth during the month of April 2023 with total collections for the month touching Rs. 917.85 crores showing an increase of Rs 215.77 crores over last year April collections marking growth rate of 30.73 %. Growth in SGST […]
Fire damages residential house in Kupwara Village
Srinagar, May 1: A residential house was damaged in a fire incident in Lolab area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday afternoon. Reports said that fire broke out in a residential house in Cheepora village of Lolab area belonging to one Abdul Gani Khan, son of Late Gulab Khan. Soon after intimation, the Fire […]
Govt at advanced stage of consultation on reexamining colonial-era sedition law: Centre to SC
New Delhi, May 1, (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred hearing on a batch of pleas challenging the sedition law after the Centre said it is at an advanced stage of consultation on reexamining the colonial-era penal provision. A bench of Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice J B Pardiwala noted the submission […]