India reports 12,213 new COVID-19 cases, 11 deaths
New Delhi, June 16 (PTI) The single day rise in new coronavirus infections were recorded over 12,000 after 111 days, registering 38.4 per cent jump in daily cases while the active cases have increased to 58,215, according to the Union Health Ministry data on Thursday. A total 12,213 cases were reported in a span of […]
Minimum 10-15% increase in airfares must due to ATF price increase, rupee slide: SpiceJet CMD
New Delhi, Jun 16 (PTI) The sharp increase in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices and the depreciation of the rupee have left the domestic airlines with no choice but to immediately raise airfares, said Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, on Thursday. A minimum 10-15 per cent increase in air fares is required to […]
Mother-son duo dies, two other family members injured after tree falls on their tent
Srinagar, Jun 16 : In a tragic incident on Wednesday, a mother-son duo died while as two other family members were injured after a tree fell on their tent in Zaban Gali area of Shopian. An official said that during gusty winds last night, one big tree fell on Kotha (tent) at Zaban Gali in […]
JK reports 25 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, June 15: Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday recorded 25 new Covid-19, a jump of 28 per cent in a day, even as active tally of infections crossed 100, officials said. They said that thirteen cases were reported from Jammu and twelve from Srinagar districts respectively, taking the overall tally to 454391—166576 in Jammu division […]
Presidential poll: Cong says will play constructive role in deciding consensus oppn candidate
New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) The Congress Wednesday said it will play a constructive role in ensuring all opposition parties arrive at a consensus candidate for the presidential poll, and urged them to be proactive rather than reactive in making the decision Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge made the remarks after attending […]
Draft electoral rolls in JK to be prepared by August 31
New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) Setting in motion the process of holding assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir, the Election Commission has initiated the revision of electoral rolls following the delimitation exercise in the union territory and the draft rolls will be prepared by August 31, sources said on Wednesday. Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar […]
Lt Governor meets Para Athlete Irfan Mir
SRINAGAR, JUNE 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today met Para Athlete and sportsperson, Sh Irfan Ahmad Mir from Pulwama, at the Raj Bhavan. During the interaction, Sh Irfan Mir discussed with the Lt Governor various matters pertaining to promotion and development of sports facilities for specially-abled sportspersons and athletes in J&K UT. Sh Irfan Mir, […]
WHO to share vaccines to stop monkeypox amid inequity fears
London, Jun 15 (AP) The World Health Organisation said it’s creating a new vaccine-sharing mechanism to stop the outbreak of monkeypox in more than 30 countries beyond Africa. The move could result in the U.N. health agency distributing scarce vaccine doses to rich countries that can otherwise afford them. To some health experts, the initiative […]
Gelatin sticks recovered from bus in Jammu, destroyed
Jammu, June 15: Police on Wednesday said that explosives in the form of gelatin sticks were recovered from a bus in Jammu. “During a routine security exercise and checking at naka, explosive in the form of gelatin sticks were recovered from a public transport bus at Jajjar Kotli in Jammu,” a police spokesperson said in […]
India reports 8,822 fresh COVID-19 cases, 15 deaths
New Delhi, Jun 15 (PTI) With 8,822 fresh coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India’s tally of COVID-19 cases rose to 4,32,45,517 on Wednesday, while the count of active cases increased to 53,637, according to Union Health Ministry data. The death toll due to the disease has climbed to 5,24,792 with 15 fatalities being reported […]