COVID-19: India reports 14,917 cases, 32 deaths
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) With 14,917 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s case tally rose to 4,42,68,381, while the active cases increased to 1,17,508, according to data updated by the Union Health Ministry on Monday. The death toll has climbed to 5,27,069 with 32 fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated. […]
5G mobile services to start soon, says PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) India will soon see the advent of 5G mobile services, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Monday as he rooted for ‘Made-in-India’ technology solutions to meet challenges of new India. The Prime Minister said that it is time for India’s techade and digital technology is going to bring in reforms […]
Made-in-India gun used for 1st time for ceremonial salute at Red Fort on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) A made-in-India gun was used for the first time in 75 years for the ceremonial 21-shot salute to the tricolour at the historic Red Fort on Independence Day. So far, British guns have been used for the ceremonial salute. Also, for the first time, MI-17 helicopters showered flowers at the […]
Nepotism and corruption two big challenges before country, have to fight them together: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the two big challenges before the country are nepotism and dynasty, and corruption, asserting that “we have to fight” against these together. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort on the 76th Independence Day, Modi described nepotism as an “evil” […]
PM Modi greets people on 76th Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday greeted people on the country’s 76th Independence Day. “Greetings on this very special Independence Day. Jai Hind!” the prime minister said in a tweet. Modi is scheduled to hoist the national flag at the ramparts of the Red Fort and address the nation for the […]
Chance encounter breaks out in Nowhatta Srinagar, 1 cop injured
Srinagar, Aug 14: A cop was injured in an ongoing chance encounter that took place at Nowhatta area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday evening. A top police official said that a cop has been injured in the ongoing gunfight at Nowhatta. As this story was being filed intermittent firing between police and terrorists […]
Gunfight breaks out in Sujan Rajouri
Srinagar, Aug 14: An encounter has started between terrorists and security forces in Sujan Hill area of Rajouri District in Jammu Division on Saturday evening, officials said. They said that a team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Sujan Hil on a very specific input. As the joint team approached […]
JK reports 563 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Aug 14: Jammu and Kashmir reported 563 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said that 58 cases were reported from Jammu division and 505 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 473782. Among the cases, 173056 […]
108-feet high flag installed by Army in Baramulla
Srinagar, Aug 14 (PTI) The Army on Sunday inaugurated a 108-feet high national flag in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir. The tricolour was installed at Hyderbaigh in Pattan in the north Kashmir district, PRO Defence Col Emron Musavi said. He said General Officer Commanding, Counter-Insurgency Force (CIF) (Kilo), Major General S S Slaria, dedicated […]
Govt scraps SO- 192, brings all government employees in the UT on equal-footing in terms of salary, other benefits
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 14: The Administrative Council (AC) which met here under the chairmanship of the Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, approved the scrapping of Jammu and Kashmir Probationer (Condition of Service, Pay and Allowances) and Fixation Rules, 2020, notified vide S.O. 192 of 2020 (successor of S.O 202 of 2015); with effect from 1st of August, […]