Two civilians, fire fighter injured as LPG cylinder blast triggers blaze in Anantnag village
Srinagar, Feb 15: At least two civilians and a fire fighter were injured while dousing off blaze, triggered by a gas cylinder blast, in Wanihama area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports said that a gas cylinder exploded with a bang, resulting in fire in the house of Mohammad Ishaq Parry, son of Ghulam Mohidin […]
India to spend 75 pc of defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic firms: Rajnath
Bengaluru, Feb 15 (PTI) In a significant announcement, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday said the government will spend 75 per cent of the total defence capital outlay for procurement from domestic defence manufacturers from 2023-24. The decision will mean setting aside of around Rs 100,000 crore for procurement of military platforms and equipment from […]
Adani-Hindenburg row: SC agrees to hear fresh PIL of Congress leader on February 17
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on February 17 a fresh plea of a Congress leader seeking investigation under the supervision of a sitting apex court judge against the Adani Group of companies in light of the allegations made by the US-based Hindenburg Research. A bench comprising Chief […]
Mercury rises in Kashmir, still stays below Sub-Zero Level
Srinagar, Feb 15: The minimum temperature stayed below sub-zero level in Kashmir Valley despite further increase on Wednesday. The weather department here has already forecast mainly dry weather till the weekend. A meteorological department official said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.2°C against the previous night’s minus 1.6°C . Today’s minimum temperature, he […]
Shooting stones halt traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway
Srinagar, Feb 15: Traffic on Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been stopped due to shooting stones at Mehar-Cafeteria area in Ramban district, officials said on Wednesday. “Both side traffic stopped due to continuous shooting stones at Mehar-Cafeteria on Jammu -Srinagar highway,” the traffic department official said. […]
Afghanistan remains primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia: UN report
United Nations, Feb 15 (PTI) Afghanistan remains the primary source of terrorist threat for Central and South Asia, with groups such as ISIL-K, Al-Qaeda and Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan enjoying greater freedom of movement in the country owing to the absence of an effective Taliban security strategy, a UN report has said. The 31st report of […]
PM Modi to inaugurate ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ on Thursday
New Delhi, Feb 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate ‘Aadi Mahotsav’, a mega national tribal festival, on Thursday here as part of the efforts to showcase the tribal culture on a large scale. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) noted that Modi has been at the forefront of taking steps for the welfare of […]
Big drop in terror cases in J-K after Art 370 abrogation, says Amit Shah
Karnal (Hr), Feb 14 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said there is a big drop in terror incidents in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 370 and a record number of tourists are visiting the Union Territory. Presenting the President’s Colour to the Haryana Police in recognition of its exceptional […]
India does not believe in giving sermons to countries in need of assistance: Rajnath
Bengaluru, Feb 14 (PTI) India does not believe in giving “sermons or cut-and-dried” solutions to countries in need of assistance and holds that nations with superior military powers do not have the right to dictate solutions to others, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday in an apparent reference to China’s assertive behaviour. In an […]
Tourism industry booming; record 1.88 Cr tourist footfall witnessed in 2022: Govt
SRINAGAR, FEB 14: For the first time in history of Jammu and Kashmir, record 1.88 Crore tourists visited UT in the year 2022 to enjoy the beauty of various famed tourist spots. The enhanced tourist arrivals in the Union Territory has generated greatest employment in various regions, highlighting its overall development through a constructive approach, […]