Active Covid cases in country decline to 4,244
New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) India logged 241 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases further declined to 4,244, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Thursday. The total tally of Covid cases stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,74,190). The death toll has climbed to 5,30,647 with nine fatalities which includes six deaths reconciled […]
DDC re-poll elections: Amid tight security, counting of votes begin at Drugmulla, Hajin—A
Srinagar, Dec 08: Counting of votes for the re-poll of DDC elections in two constituencies including Hajin-A and Drugmulla began on Thursday morning at the two district headquarters amid tight security. An official said that the first round of counting has been started at the two counting stations. He further said that security arrangements have […]
Sub-Zero temperature eases slightly as Kashmir braces up for wet weather
Srinagar, Dec 8: Amid slight ease in sub-zero temperatures on Thursday, Kashmir Valley is bracing up for two approaching wet weather systems which are expected to bring light to moderate snowfall from Friday evening to Saturday and from December 12-13. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a minimum of minus 2.8°C against […]
Pak Rangers capture BSF jawan who crossed over IB inadvertently; handing over awaited
New Delhi, Dec 8 (PTI) A Border Security Force (BSF) jawan, who inadvertently crossed over to the Pakistani side on Wednesday in the Punjab sector, has been captured by Pak Rangers and his handing back is awaited, officials said Thursday. This is the second such incident in the Abohar sector of Punjab after a jawan […]
Gujarat Assembly polls
Ahmedabad, Dec 8 (PTI): Gujarat Assembly polls: BJP ahead in 123 seats, Congress in 22, AAP in 10 and others in 2 seats, says Election Commission
Himachal assembly polls: BJP ahead in 30 seats, Congress in 28
New Delhi, Dec 8: (PTI): Himachal assembly polls: BJP ahead in 30 seats, Congress in 28 and Independents in three, says Election Commission
Gunfight rages in Shopian south Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 7:An ncounter broke out between terrorists and government forces in Wathoo Shirmal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Wathoo Shirmal. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding terrorists […]
Worst of inflation behind us, but no room for complacency: Shaktikanta Das
Mumbai, Dec 7 (PTI) The worst of inflation is behind us, but there is no room for complacency in the fight against price-rise, RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das said on Wednesday. Das also said that from a growth perspective, India stands out as an isle of resilience in a “gloomy world” which is staring at slowing […]
SC directs Centre, RBI to produce records relating to 2016 demonetisation
New Delhi, Dec 7 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Wednesday directed the Centre and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to put on record relevant records relating to the government’s 2016 decision to demonetise currency notes of Rs 1000 and Rs 500 denomination for its perusal. Reserving its verdict on a batch of pleas challenging […]
Minor girl drowns in Jhelum at Bandipora
Hajin, Dec 07: A 4-year-old girl drowned to death in the River Jhelum in Banyari village of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday. An official said that the girl identified as Zehrish Tariq daughter of Tariq Ahmad Dar of Jadalpora Banyari drowned in the River Jhelum. He said after completing medico-legal formalities, the body was […]