Dandi March will be remembered as determined effort against injustice: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) On the anniversary of the historic “Dandi March” on Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Mahatma Gandhi and all others who took part in it, and said it will be remembered as a determined effort against various forms of injustice. The Salt Satyagraha March, also known as the […]
Single-day rise of 524 Covid cases in India
New Delhi, Mar 12 (PTI) India logged 524 new coronavirus cases after a gap of 113 days, while the active cases rose to 3,618, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Sunday. The death toll has increased to 5,30,781 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The Covid […]
Budgam man chops woman’s body into pieces, dumps them at different locations
Srinagar, Mar 12: In a gruesome and shocking incident, a man has killed a 30-year-old woman by chopping off her head and slicing her body into pieces in Mohanpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district, police said here on Sunday. An official said that the man later dumped the body parts at different spots in […]
Hideout Busted In Handwara, Arms and Ammunition recovered: Police
Srinagar, Mar 12: Police on Sunday claimed to have busted a hideout and recovered arms and ammunition in Hangnikoot area of North Kashmir’s Handwara. In a handout, the police said that on 11 March 2023, a search was conducted by Handwara Police in Shalnar Hangnikoot. During search of the area, an old dump of arms […]
Mercury rises amid forecast for cloudy weather, light rains in JK
Srinagar, Mar 12: Amid forecast for generally cloudy weather with light rain at isolated to scattered places, the minimum temperature recorded increase in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 4.2°C against 3.4°C on the previous night and it was 0.5°C above normal for the […]
Two kgs narcotics, 2 pistols, IED recovered in Rajouri: Officials
Jammu, Mar 13: Army has recovered two kilograms of narcotics, two pistols and an improvised explosive device (IED) in Rajouri district, officials said on Sunday. “About 1600 hours on March 11, aelrt troops recovered 2 kg narcotics, 2 pistols, 2 pistols magazines and an IED in Lam area of Rajouri district,” an official told GNS. (GNS)
Non-BJP parties meet in J&K; decide to meet EC in for early election, press for statehood
Jammu, Mar 11 (PTI) National Conference President Farooq Abdullah on Thursday chaired a meeting with leaders of more than a dozen parties which culminated with the decision to meet the Election Commission in Delhi for an early assembly election in Jammu & Kashmir and restoration of its statehood. The meeting was held at Abdullah’s residence […]
Need to work in mission mode to help artisans: PM Modi
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underlined the need for working in mission mode to help artisans living in the remote areas and make them part of the value chain. “Our aim is to make today’s artisans big entrepreneurs of tomorrow. For this stability in their business model is essential,” […]
Net direct tax collection reaches Rs 13.73 lakh crore, 83 pc of revised estimate for FY23
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Net direct tax collection so far this fiscal grew 17 per cent to reach Rs 13.73 lakh crore, which is 83 per cent of the revised target for the full financial year, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) said on Saturday. The growth in direct tax mop-up, which comprises […]
Dimming lights 3 hours before sleep could reduce risk of gestational diabetes: Study
New Delhi, Mar 11 (PTI) Scientists are advising pregnant people to turn off or dim the lights in their homes a few hours before bedtime to reduce the risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus. The lights in question also include those coming from computer monitor and smartphone screens, according to the research from Northwestern Medicine, […]