Spike in oil price due to Russia-Ukraine conflict breaking India’s back: Jaishankar
Washington, Sep 28 (PTI) India is deeply concerned over the spike in the price of oil due to the Russia-Ukraine conflict and it is “breaking our back,” External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said. Addressing a joint press conference with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken after holding bilateral talks at the Department of State, […]
Elections in JK expected to be held in Mar-Apr next year: BJP leader
Bandipora, Sep 28: Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul on Wednesday said that elections in Jammu and Kashmir are expected to be conducted in March-April next year after the publication of final electrical roll in November 25 this year. Talking to reporters here, Koul, said that January and February months are not suitable […]
JNU begins registration for admission to undergraduate courses
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) Jawaharlal Nehru University on Wednesday began the registration process for admission to its undergraduate programmes through the Common University Entrance Test (CUET). Candidates can apply for undergraduate programmes at the university through the official website of JNUEE. Upon visiting the website, one needs to click on the link about applications […]
Yamuna water level starts dropping but still above danger mark
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The water level in the River Yamuna in Delhi started receding after breaching the evacuation mark of 206 metres, with Haryana reducing the flow from the Hathnikund Barrage in Yamunanagar, officials said on Wednesday. Authorities said they expect the Yamuna water level to recede further over the next two to […]
Halting of apple trucks on Sgr- Jmu highway: Govt attaches SSP Traffic, Highway
Srinagar, Sep 28: Amid widespread outrage in Kashmir over stranding of apple trucks, the Jammu & Kashmir Government has attached Senior Superintendent of Police, Traffic, National Highway, Shabir Ahmad Malik. In an order issued here the Government has ordered attachment of Shabir Ahmad Malik. “In the interest of administration Shabir Ahmad Malik, SSP Traffic, NHW, […]
MeT forecasts isolated to scattered light rain in J&K
Srinagar, Sep 28: The weatherman on Wednesday forecast isolated to scattered light rain and thunder over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that isolated “very light rain” was likely on September 29 and mainly dry weather thereafter. As regards the mercury, he said that Srinagar recorded a low […]
Active Covid cases decline to 40,979
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) India added 3,615 new coronavirus infections taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,45,79,088, while the active cases declined to 40,979, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll climbed to 5,28,584 with 22 fatalities which includes eight deaths reconciled by Kerala, the data […]
Govt bans PFI, associates for alleged terror activities
New Delhi, Sep 28 (PTI) The Centre has imposed a ban on the Popular Front of India (PFI) and several of its associates for their alleged terror activities. The organisations which were also declared banned under the stringent anti-terror law UAPA include Rehab India Foundation (RIF), Campus Front of India (CF), All India Imams Council […]
JK reports 18 new covid cases
Srinagar, Sep 27: Jammu and Kashmir recorded 18 fresh Covid cases on Tuesday that took the infection tally to 4,79,102, officials said. Of the new cases, seven were reported from Jammu division while 11 were registered in the Kashmir valley, they said. The death toll stands at 4,785. No Covid-related fatality was reported from the […]
Army boosting surveillance, fire power capability along frontier with China
New Delhi, Sep 27 (PTI) The Army has significantly bolstered its fire power along the frontier with China by deploying a range of rockets and artillery weapons and plans to procure an array of additional systems, including 100 K9 Vajra howitzers and UAVs, to augment combat prowess. The Artillery units of the Indian Army already […]