India records 162 new COVID-19 cases, tally of active infections now 3,691
New Delhi, Dec 16 (PTI) India has recorded a single-day rise of 162 new coronavirus infections and the count of active cases has declined to 3,691, according to Union Health Ministry data updated on Friday. The country now has 4.46 crore COVID-19 cases and the death toll due to the disease stands at 5,30,663, the data […]
Temp slides further as Srinagar records season’s coldest night at minus 3.6°C
Srinagar, Dec 16: Sub-zero temperatures continued unabated in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar recording season’s coldest night at minus 3.6°C on Friday. There is no respite in sight also as Chillai-e-Kalan— the 40-day long chilliest part of the winter season—is all set to start from December 21 amid forecast for dry weather at least till December […]
World sees Pak as epicentre of terrorism: EAM Jaishankar
United Nations, Dec 16 (PTI) The world sees Pakistan as the epicentre of terrorism and Islamabad should clean up its act and try to be a good neighbour, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said, recalling US leader Hillary Clinton’s blunt message to India’s neighbour that snakes in one’s backyard will eventually bite those who keep […]
Two civilians killed as Army sentry opens fire in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu, Dec 16 (PTI) Two civilians were killed and one person was injured when an Army sentry allegedly opened fire on them in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday morning, officials said. The victims, who were reportedly working as porters with the Army, were approaching the alpha gate of an Army camp in […]
Biker killed in road mishap in Baramulla
Srinagar, Dec 15: A biker was killed after being allegedly hit by a vehicle at Janbazpora area in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that a 40-year-old bike rider riding a bike bearing registration number (JK05B 7812) identified as Abdul Majeed Najar, son of Ali Mohammad Najar, resident of Hajin Sonawari Bandipora was hit by […]
Encroachment Case: CBK files chargesheet against 6 persons for forging documents
Srinagar, Dec 15: Crime Branch Kashmir on Thursday said that its Economic Offence Wing filed chargehseet against 6 persons in connection with producing fake revenue Documents. The CBK said that its Economic Offence Wing Produced a Charge-Sheet in Case FIR No. 04/2015 U/S 420, 467, 468, 120-B, 447-A RPC r/w 5(2) PC Act of P/S […]
Public servants can be convicted in corruption case based on circumstantial evidence: SC
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday said a public servant can be convicted for illegal gratification in a corruption case on the basis of circumstantial evidence when there is no direct oral or documentary evidence against them. A five-judge Constitution bench headed by Justice S A Nazeer said complainants as well […]
China reels under massive coronavirus wave; Official blames anti-zero-Covid protests on ‘foreign forces’
Beijing, Dec 15 (PTI) Nearly a fortnight after China lifted the much-despised ‘zero-Covid’ restrictions following a spate of protests, the country is reeling under a massive coronavirus wave, with a Chinese diplomat blaming “foreign forces” for the anti-government demonstrations. Videos circulating in China’s social media showed clinics in Beijing and some other cities flooded with […]
Over 3.7 lakh central govt pensioners submitted life certificate using face authentication technology: Centre
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) Over 3.7 lakh central government pensioners submitted life certificates using face authentication technology till December 8, 2022, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Thursday. The government has launched face authentication technology in November 2021 for the submission of life certificates by central government pensioners. All central government […]
Dropout rate of girls has declined since 2014: Mandaviya
New Delhi, Dec 15 (PTI) The dropout rate of girls from schools saw a decline since 2014 while PG seats have almost doubled, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. The minister credited the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for this surge in the education sector. Interacting with the reporters outside Parliament, Mandaviya said […]