Encounter breaks out in Budgam village
Budgam, Aug 10: An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces at Waterhal area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday morning, officials said. They said that a joint team of RR, Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of terrorists in the area. The officials […]
First batch of Indian students stuck back home will arrive ‘very soon’: China
Beijing, Aug 9 (PTI) China on Tuesday said it has started the process for the return of Indian students stuck back home due to the COVID-19 visa restrictions here and the first batch may arrive “very soon”, raising hopes for thousands of students waiting to re-join their colleges in this country. We are working intensively […]
Srinagar acid attack survivor identifies main accused, records statement
Srinagar, Aug 9 (PTI) A Srinagar woman, attacked with acid for rejecting a marriage proposal on February 1, has identified the main accused in the case Sajjad Ahmed Rather in a court here and recorded her statement, officials and her lawyer said on Tuesday. Accompanied by her parents and friends, the woman appeared before the […]
Two drivers killed as portion of stone quarry caves in
Srinagar, Aug 9: Two tipper drivers were crushed to death after coming under stones at a stone quarry in Drangbal area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district this afternoon, official sources said. They said that the duo was near the stone quarry when the portion of the hillock caved in and several stones fell over them, […]
JK reports 626 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Aug 9: Jammu and Kashmir reported 626 fresh covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus during the last 24 hours, officials said on Tuesday. They said that 114 cases were reported from Jammu division and 512 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 470827. Among the cases, 172692 […]
Rusted grenade defused in J-K’s Rajouri
Jammu, Aug 9 (PTI) An old and rusted grenade was on Tuesday defused by the experts of a bomb disposal squad in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. The grenade was spotted on the banks of a stream at Ghambir Mughlan in Manjakote area by some villagers who informed the local police station, a […]
MeT Forecasts Mainly Dry Weather In J&K
Srinagar, Aug 9: The weatherman has forecast mainly dry weather with possibility of isolated light rain and thunderstorm over Jammu and Kashmir in next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here that in last 24 hours till 0830 hours, Bhaderwah received 8.1 mm of rain followed Pahalgam with 5.6 mm, Gulmarg 2.8 mm while Srinagar […]
Second round for National anthem singing competition announced
Srinagar, Aug 9: After a superb response to the first round for which result will be declared by 15th August, the second round for the competition has been announced. “Now announcing the #2ndNationalAnthemSingingCompetition2022 from August 9 to Aug 15. Send your entries at tinyurl.com/R2NatAnthem,” DIPR tweeted Tuesday. Notably, the Department of Information and Public Relations […]
PM Modi remembers freedom fighters on Quit India movement anniversary
New Delhi, Aug 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday paid tributes to those who participated in the Quit India movement and said it brought together people from all sections of society. The decisive campaign against the British rule was launched this day in 1942 on Mahatma Gandhi’s call at the Bombay session of […]
One year after Afghan war, Biden struggles to find footing
Washington, Aug 9 (AP) The 12 months since the chaotic end to the US war in Afghanistan haven’t been easy for Joe Biden. The new president was flying high early in the summer of 2021, the American electorate largely approving of Biden’s performance and giving him high marks for his handling of the economy and […]