Mercury rises as Kashmir braces for another snowfall
Srinagar, Jan 11: As Kashmir valley braces for season’s first major snowfall, the minimum temperature recorded an increase with mercury settling above sub-zero level at most places barring Gulmarg and Pahalgam on Wednesday. Also higher reaches received fresh snowfall with Gulmarg receiving 6 cms of it in the 24 hours till 0830 hours today, a […]
Single-day rise of 171 new COVID-19 cases; infection tally at 4.46 crore
New Delhi, Jan 11 (PTI) India saw a single-day rise of 171 fresh COVID-19 cases, while the active cases have increased to 2,342, according to the Union health ministry data updated on Wednesday. The country’s infection tally has reached 4,46,80,386, while the death toll stands at 5,30,722, the data updated at 8 am stated. The daily positivity rate […]
Auto Expo 2023 opens; Suzuki Motor unveils concept electric SUV
Greater Noida, Jan 11 (PTI) India’s flagship motor show Auto Expo 2023 kicked off on Wednesday with the global unveiling of Suzuki Motor Corporation’s concept electric SUV ‘eVX’ which is slated to hit the market by 2025. The company’s Indian arm Maruti Suzuki India is among the major manufacturers participating in the show that has […]
JCO among 3 soldiers killed after slipping into gorge at Machil Kupwara: Army
Srinagar, Jan 11: A Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and two soldiers were killed after they slipped into a deep gorge in Machil sector along Line of Control in Kupwara district of North Kashmir on Wednesday, an army spokesman said. ” During a regular op task in forward area, a party of 01 JCO & 02 […]
Acceptance of Covid vaccines increased globally: Study
Washington, Jan 11 (PTI) Acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines increased globally, from 75.2 per cent in 2021 to 79.1 per cent in 2022, according to a survey in 23 countries that represent more than 60 per cent of the world’s population. The study underlines a wide variability among countries and the need for tailored communication strategies […]
US has very important defence relationship with India: Pentagon
Washington, Jan 11 (PTI) The United States has a very important defence relationship with India, the Pentagon said Tuesday. “It is a very important relationship between the United States and India, when it comes to security cooperation, defense cooperation. So we look forward to continuing to engage with the Indian leadership,” Pentagon Press Secretary Gen […]
Three dead in Doda road mishap
Doda, Dec 10: At least three persons died in a road accident in Khankoot area of Doda district on Tuesday evening. An official said that three persons died after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident. He said the accident took place near Khankoot area of the district. More details are awaited, […]
Delhi most polluted city in India in 2022: Report
New Delhi, Jan 10 (PTI) Delhi was the most polluted city in India in 2022 with PM 2.5 levels more than double the safe limit and the third highest average PM10 concentration, according to an analysis of Central Pollution Control Board data. PM2.5 pollution in the national capital has reduced by over 7 per cent […]
Govt to boost poultry sector; increase annual output from Rs 709 crore to Rs 1,982
Jammu, Jan 10 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir government will undertake various measures under its “sustainable development project” to boost the poultry sector of the Union Territory and increase the annual output from Rs 709 crore to Rs 1,982 crore. Jammu and Kashmir spends around Rs 1,200 crore every year on imports of items related […]
Terror attack in Dhangri: Three families lose breadwinners
Rajouri (J-K), Jan 10 (PTI) Terrorists who swooped on Dhangri village in Rajouri district and fired indiscriminately at local residents snatched three families of their breadwinners. Seven people belonging to a particular community were killed and 14 others injured in twin terror attacks in Dhangri on January 1. While five people died in the firing […]