8 militants; 2 children killed in Pakistani forces’ operation against terrorists in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Peshawar, Mar 17 (PTI) Pakistani security forces gunned down eight militants during an intelligence-based operation in the country’s restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, the military’s media wing has said. Two children caught in the crossfire were also killed during the operation on Wednesday, the Inter-Service Public Relations said in a statement. The forces shot dead the […]
796 fresh Covid infections in India, active cases cross 5K after 109 days
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) India on Friday recorded a single-day rise of 796 coronavirus infections, while the number of active cases surpassed 5,000 after 109 days, according to Union health ministry data. The total tally of COVID-19 cases now stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,93,506). The death toll increased to 5,30,795 with five fatalities, the […]
Rahul has become permanent part of ‘toolkit’ working against India: BJP chief JP Nadda
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) BJP president JP Nadda alleged on Friday that Rahul Gandhi has become a “permanent part of the toolkit” working against India and said the Congress leader will have to apologise for seeking “interference” from foreign powers in India’s internal affairs. In a statement, Nadda said anti-India forces have always had […]
MeT forecasts rain in plains, snowfall on upper reaches
Srinagar, Mar17: The weather department on Friday forecast rain and thunderstorm at scattered places in plains and snowfall over upper reaches of J&K in next 24 hours. “Intermittent rain and thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds at scattered places is expected whereas snowfall is likely over higher reaches from March 18-20,” a meteorological department official said, […]
MHA announces 10 per cent reservation in CISF jobs for ex-Agniveers
New Delhi, Mar 17 (PTI) The Union home ministry has announced 10 per cent reservation for former Agniveers in vacancies in the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), a week after it notified a similar quota for them in the BSF. The ministry also notified relaxation in the upper age limit depending on whether they are […]
UIDAI makes online Aadhaar document updation process free till June 14
SRINAGAR, Mar 16: The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has made online Aadhaar document updation process free of cost, a move that is expected to benefit millions of residents. A people-centric move, has been taken as part of the Digital India initiative where the users can avail the free document update facility on ‘myAadhaar’ […]
Bandipora- Gurez road re-opens for traffic after two months
BANDIPORA, MAR 16: After remaining closed for more than two months due to heavy Snowfall in Gurez valley, Bandipora-Gurez road was thrown open for traffic on Thursday. Lt. General Rajeev Chaudhry, VSM DGBR formally opened the road by flagging-off the first caravan of vehicles. Major General Girish Kalia, VSM GOC 28 Inf Div, Brigadier Pranav […]
CBI books ex-deputy CM Manish Sisodia in Delhi govt’s Feedback Unit case
New Delhi, Mar 16 (PTI) Delhi’s jailed former deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia has been booked by the CBI in a fresh case related to alleged misuse of official position and using the city government’s Feedback Unit for “political snooping”, officials said Thursday. Already arrested by the CBI in the excise policy case and at […]
Sinthan Pass road closed for traffic movement till March 18: Authorities
Srinagar, Mar 16: Authorities on Thursday ordered for closure of Sinthan pass road for three days, starting today only, amid forecast of inclement weather conditions in the region. “In view of prediction by the Meteorological Department for widespread Rains on 16th, 17th and 18th of March 2023, people of Tehsil Larnoo and outside tourists are […]
Two CRPF troopers injured in Poonch as rifles goes off accidentally
Poonch, Mar 16: Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel got injured as rifle of one of the trooper went off accidentally in Poonch district on Thursday. An official said that a sub-inspector and a constable of CRPF, who were deployed near Poonch college in the main town were injured in the accidental gunfire. He […]