India logs 7,533 new COVID-19 cases, 44 deaths
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) India recorded 7,533 new coronavirus cases, raising the tally to 4.49 crore, while the active cases decreased to 53,852, the Union Health Ministry said on Friday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,468 with 44 deaths, which included 16 fatalities reconciled by Kerala, data updated by the ministry at 8 […]
JK Haj Committee issues orientation cum Training schedule of pilgrims of Haj-2023
SRINAGAR, APR 27: Executive Officer, J&K Haj Committee Thursday issued schedule for an Orientation cum Training Programme about Manasik-e-Haj and other logistics for selected pilgrims of J&K which will be conducted in their respective districts at specific venues at 10:00 AM. According to the schedule, the pilgrims of tehsil Anantnag, Sallar, Kokernag & Larnoo the […]
Several DCs among 20 officers transferred in JK
Srinagar, Apr 27: The Government on Thursday ordered transfer of 20 officers including several Deputy Commissioners in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order issued here Baseer-u-Haq Chaudhary, IAS (AGMUT:2015), Deputy Commissioner, Pulwama, has been transferred and posted as Managing Director, Kashmir Power Distribution Corporation Limited. Sachin Kumar Vaishy, IAS (AGMUT:2015), […]
Mudslide hits vehicles on Jmu-Sgr highway near Banihal, two injured
Srinagar, Apr 27: A truck carrying poultry chicken came under a massive landslide along Jammu-Srinagar highway on Thursday afternoon leaving two occupants injured, officials said. They said that a truck laden with poultry chicken truck on the way from Jammu towards Srinagar came under a massive landslide at Shabanbas area. “Soon after the incident, a […]
Lt Governor addresses National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness
SRINAGAR, APR 27: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha addressed the National Seminar on Anti Human Trafficking Awareness organized by National Commission for Women, in collaboration with Social Welfare Department and J&K Police, today. In his address, the Lt Governor shared valuable suggestions to effectively deal with the challenges of Human Trafficking in a comprehensive manner. “Trafficking […]
Parkash Singh Badal cremated at ancestral village; leaders across political spectrum pay respects
Badal (Pb), Apr 27 (PTI) Parkash Singh Badal was cremated on Thursday at his ancestral village in Punjab’s Muktsar district with thousands of mourners and leaders across the political spectrum paying their last respects to the Akali stalwart and five-time chief minister. SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal lit the pyre at the funeral held with […]
India’s growing economy will become more essential for US businesses: USIBC
Washington, Apr 27 (PTI) The economic growth of India offers an opportunity for US businesses and advancing the bilateral trade ties might be one of the most important projects of the time, the president of a top American trade body has said. President of the US India Business Council (USIBC) Atul Keshap said on Wednesday […]
Army decides to operationalise command cyber operations, support wings
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) The Army has decided to operationalise command cyber operations and support wings as part of its efforts to modernise its online networks as well as to ensure their effective protection. The decision was taken at the Army Commanders’ Conference that took place last week. “With rapid migration towards net centricity, […]
‘Like being on deathbed’: Rescued Indians share tales of ordeals in Sudan
New Delhi, Apr 27 (PTI) “It was like we were on a deathbed,” recalled a relieved Sukhvinder Singh from Haryana as he arrived at the Delhi airport from Saudi Arabia on after being evacuated from strife-torn Sudan. In his mid-40s, the engineer was among the first batch of 360 Indian nationals who returned home Wednesday […]
19-year-old killed after massive boulder rolls down hill, hits his house
Kishtwar, Apr 27 (PTI) A teenager was killed after a massive boulder rolled down a hill during a rain-triggered landslide and hit his house in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district early Thursday, officials said. Two people were trapped under the debris of the house. While 19-year-old Arshad was killed in the incident, Rashid (17) was […]