Situation along LAC stable but we need to keep very close watch: Army Chief Gen Pande
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) The situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China is stable but there is a need to keep a very close watch on it, Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande said on Friday amid the nearly three-year-long border row in eastern Ladakh. In an interactive session at the India […]
Brief encounter reported in Pulwama village
Srinagar, Mar 18: After a brief exchange of fire in the wee hours of Saturday, terrorists have managed to give a slip to government forces in Mitrigam village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said. An official said that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF had launched a Cordon and Search Operation on […]
CBI, ED working impartially, most cases being probed registered during UPA time: Amit Shah
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah has asserted that probe agencies like the CBI and the ED have been working impartially and except two, all cases they were investigating had been registered during the UPA government. Participating in the “India Today Conclave” here on Friday, Shah said whatever the investigating agencies […]
SIA raids jailed clerics residence, other locations in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 18: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) is carrying out raids at multiple locations in central and south Kashmir districts as part of investigation with regard to a case registered at SIA. Sources said that the sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out raids […]
Four Bihar residents killed as bus turns turtle along highway in Awantipora
Srinagar, Mar 18: At least four persons were killed after a bus they were travelling in turned turtle at Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. An official said that a bus turned turtle on National Highway in Gooripora area of Awantipora in which several passengers received injuries. They said that all […]
Online Applications invited for Trainers for Hajj-2023
SRINAGAR, MAR 17: Online Applications are invited from the desiring Muslim Govt. Employees (Permanent) of the Jammu & Kashmir for imparting Orientation/ Training to the Pilgrims of Hajj-2023. The applicants (Male/Female) must be between the age-group of 25-60 years as on 27-03-2023. (i.e. those who will complete 25 years of age on 27-03-2023 and would […]
Govt announces Rs 129.05 cr initiative to reduce fodder deficit
JAMMU, MAR 17: The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, recognizing the potential of livestock husbandry to improve the socio-economic conditions of farming communities and boost the overall economic growth of the region, has launched several measures under the Holistic Agriculture Development Program (HADP). Jammu and Kashmir, acknowledged for its tremendous agricultural potential and production, […]
Elite male footballers have higher risk of developing dementia: Lancet study
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) Elite football players had increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases compared to general population, according to an observational study published in The Lancet Public Health journal. Among male footballers playing in the Swedish top division, 9 per cent (537 out of 6,007) were diagnosed with neurodegenerative disease, […]
Power shutdown announced
SRINAGAR, MAR 17: Power Controller Kashmir has informed that, the power supply to Mitrigam and Gulshanabad receiving stations shall remain affected on March 18, 21 and 23 from 10 am to 4 pm. Similarly, the power supply to Rohama, Chakloo, Ganapora Hadipora, Watergam and Food Park receiving stations shall remain affected on March 18 and […]
Chinese President Xi to visit Russia for talks with Putin
Beijing, Mar 17 (PTI) Chinese President Xi Jinping will travel to Russia on Monday to hold crucial talks with his counterpart Vladimir Putin, the foreign ministry here announced on Friday, amid reports that Beijing plans to initiate peace talks to end the conflict in Ukraine. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying in a brief announcement said, […]