India records 7,830 new COVID-19 cases, highest in over 7 months
New Delhi, Apr 12 (PTI) India has registered a single-day rise of 7,830 new coronavirus infections, the highest in 223 days, and the count of active cases in the country has increased to 40,215, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll due to the disease has increased to 5,31,016 with […]
JK reports 97 fresh covid-19 cases, no death
Srinagar, Apr 11: Jammu and Kashmir reported 97 fresh covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that 49 cases were reported from Jammu division and 48 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 480230. Among the cases, 174353 are […]
Power shutdown announced in Budgam areas
SRINAGAR, APR 11: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Receiving Stations Kremshore, Kanir, Khansahib, Raithan, Branwar and Hanjura shall remain affected on April 15 from 10.00 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to receiving stations Narbal, Sanoor, Zainkote, Shalteng and Bakshpora shall remain affected on April 12 and 15 […]
Another Prostitution Racket Busted in Nowgam: Police
Srinagar, Apr 11: A prostitution racket was busted in Nowgam area of Srinagar district on Tuesday, police said. In a tweet, the Srinagar police wrote, “Investigation in Chanpura case led to busting of another prostitution racket in Nowgam area. 1) Shabir Mir of Charlipora Nowgam, 2) his wife Shazia Mir & 3) Adil Gulzar Hazar […]
BJP will return to power by winning over 300 LS seats in next year’s polls: Shah
Dibrugarh (Assam), Apr 11 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday asserted that the BJP will win more than 300 Lok Sabha seats across the country in next year’s general elections and return to power with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the helm. Addressing a rally in Dibrugarh, the senior BJP leader exuded confidence […]
Jmu- Sgr highway to have 5 tunnels, 245 km distance to be covered in 3 hrs: Union Minister
Srinagar, Apr 11: Union Minister for Roads, Highways and Transport, Nitin Gadkari Tuesday said that on the 45 km stretch of Srinagar-Jammu highway, five tunnels will come up of which one has been inaugurated while work on other four is going on. He said once all the tunnels will be completed, the travel distance on […]
India to see ‘normal’ monsoon rainfall despite El Nino conditions: IMD
New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI) In a relief for the agriculture sector, India is expected to get normal rainfall during the southwest monsoon season despite the evolving El Nino conditions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Tuesday. The IMD prediction comes just a day after a private forecasting agency, Skymet Weather, predicted “below-normal” monsoon […]
Active Covid cases in country rise to 37,093
New Delhi, Apr 11 (PTI) India recorded 5,676 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 37,093, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths. While three deaths each were reported from Delhi, Punjab and Rajasthan, two were recorded in Karnataka and one […]
India remains a globally attractive destination for investment due to structural reforms: FM Sitharaman
Washington, Apr 11 (PTI) India’s structural reforms approach has ensured that it remains a globally attractive destination for investment and the country is well-positioned in the global economy, allowing it to grow briskly, possibly faster, in the coming years, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has said. India’s journey from the 10th largest economy in dollar […]
Passenger shoots self in running train
Guwahati, Apr 11 (PTI) A passenger of New Delhi-bound North East Express was killed when he allegedly shot himself near New Jalpaiguri Station in West Bengal, a Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) spokesperson said. The identity of the man is yet to be established. NFR spokesperson Sabyasachi Dey told PTI that the person shot himself in […]