Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: All 41 Workers Evacuated
KV News Desk Uttarkashi, Nov 28: The unwavering 17-day rescue operation bore fruit, ultimately saving the lives of 41 laborers hailing from various states across the country, including Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh. This extensive rescue mission showcased a blend of cutting-edge technologies and the remarkable skills of rat-hole miners, […]
Govt suspends 70 lakh mobile numbers due to suspicious activity: DFS Secretary
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) To check digital frauds, the government has suspended 70 lakh mobile numbers on account of suspicious transactions, Financial Services Secretary Vivek Joshi said on Tuesday. Emerging out of a meeting to discuss issues related to financial cyber security and increasing digital payment fraud, Joshi said banks have been asked to […]
Prosecuting officer dismissed from service for taking bribe from an accused
Srinagar, Nov 28: The government Tuesday dismissed a prosecuting officer for taking bribe of Rs 2 lakh from an accused for not getting him arrayed as an accused in a murder case in Rajouri. According to an order, the government dismissed incharge senior prosecuting officer Aijaz-Ul-Hassan for taking Rs 2 lakh bribe from the accused […]
SC refuses to hear PIL alleging use of public servants by ruling party for electoral gains
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to entertain a PIL seeking to quash a letter issued by the Controller General of Defence Accounts and DoPT’s office memorandum which seek to use public servants to showcase achievements of the government. A bench comprising Justices B R Gavai and Prashant Kumar Mishra […]
Govt may consider introducing legal safeguards for healthcare workers: Panel
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) The government may consider introducing appropriate legal safeguards for healthcare workers, who at times face violence from relatives or attendants of patients, a parliamentary panel has said. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs headed by BJP member Brij Lal, which examined the proposed three criminal laws, discussed a memoranda […]
Regional Director, survey and land records in Anantnag suspended
Srinagar, Nov 28: Government of Jammu and Kashmir has put on suspension Regional Director, Survey & Land Records, Anantnag, pending enquiry into his conduct. Abdul Hafiz Shah, JKAS, has been placed under suspension, with immediate effect in terms of Rule 31 of Jammu and Kashmir Civil Services (Classification, Control & Appeal) Rules, 1956. “Pending enquiry […]
MeT predicts rains snow in Kashmir, issues yellow warning
Srinagar, Nov 28: Amid forecast for rain and snow, night temperature remained above normal at most places in Jammu and Kashmir. The weatherman has forecast “isolated very light rain and snow” in J&K during next 24 hours. For subsequent two days—November 29 and 30— widespread light to moderate Rain, thunderstorm and snow have been forecast […]
Fire damages Masjid at Saraf Kadal in old city
Srinagar, Nov 28: A four-storeyed Masjid in Saraf Kadal area of downtown Srinagar was damaged in a fire incident in the intervening night of Monday-Tuesday, officials said. An official said that the fire was reported at 1:04 AM and the fire tenders from Babademb, M R Gunj, and F&ES Headquarters were immediately dispatched to the […]
UAE climate talks: Focus on fast action to reduce methane emissions
New Delhi, Nov 28 (PTI) The UN climate talks in the UAE are expected to see intense negotiations on methane, the second-most prominent greenhouse gas with more warming potential than carbon dioxide. The United States and the European Union have emphasised the urgency to take action on methane, accounting for about 30 per cent of […]
Malaysia joins Thailand and Sri Lanka in granting visa-free entry for Indians
Kuala Lumpur, Nov 27 (PTI) Malaysia will grant a 30-day visa-free entry for Indian and Chinese citizens from December 1, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has announced, joining Thailand and Sri Lanka in recent weeks to offer such a facility to foreigners to promote tourism. Ibrahim said the waiver was an additional facility to the existing […]
