Crime Branch conducts raids in MBBS admission scam at six locations across Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 30: The Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has conducted searches at six locations in connection with an FIR registered against four accused of involvement in an MBBS admission-related scam in Bangladesh. A statement issued by the agency said the case began after a complaint alleging money was taken on the pretext of […]
Special train arranged for tourists, passengers as JK highway remains shut for fifth day
Srinagar, Aug 30: With key roads, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, remaining closed for the fifth consecutive day, railway authorities have arranged a special train Saturday to facilitate the movement of stranded tourists and passengers from Jammu to other parts of the country, officials said. An official said that the first special train will operate […]
PM Modi calls for deeper India-Japan state-prefecture cooperation in meet with 16 governors
TOKYO, Aug 30 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday met governors of 16 Japanese prefectures in Tokyo and called for strengthening state-prefecture cooperation under the India-Japan Special Strategic and Global Partnership, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said in a statement. “This morning in Tokyo, interacted with the governors of 16 prefectures of Japan. […]
Three dead, five missing as cloudburst hits Ramban village, rescue ops on
Ramban, Aug 30: At least three people lost their lives, and five others are missing after a cloudburst struck the Rajgarh tehsil of Ramban district, officials said. An official said that rescue teams have been rushed to the affected area, and operations are underway to trace the missing persons. “Three bodies have been recovered so […]
Flood-hit parts of Jammu-Srinagar NH likely to be restored on Friday night: Jitendra Singh
Jammu, Aug 29 (PTI) Union Minister Jitendra Singh on Friday visited the flood-hit parts of the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway to review the ongoing restoration work, and said it is likely to be restored by late Friday night. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for vehicular traffic for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday due to […]
SpiceJet flight makes emergency landing at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Aug 29 (PTI) An inbound flight from Delhi requested emergency landing at the Srinagar airport on Friday, and landed safely, officials said. SpiceJet flight SG 385, flying from Delhi to Srinagar with 205 passengers, including four children, and seven crew on board, “reported emergency due pressurisation problem,” the officials said, adding that the aircraft […]
Mata Vaishno Devi Landslide Incident: LG forms 3-Member Committee to find reasons, suggest SOPs to prevent such recurrence
Srinagar, Aug 29: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who is also chairman of Shri Mata Devi Shrine Board, on Friday ordered constitution of a three- member committee to enquire into the reasons behind recent “tragic” landslide incident enroute to the shrine in which around three dozen people died while several others were injured. According to an […]
CBK files two separate FIRs against two notorious fraudsters in land fraud case
Srinagar, Aug 29: Crime Branch Kashmir (CBK) on Friday said to have registered two separate cases against two notorious fraudsters in land fraud case. A spokesperson of the organisation said that the Economic Offences Wing (Crime Branch Kashmir) has registered two cases in land fraud cases against Riyaz Ahmad Bhat S/o Ghulam Mohammad Bhat R/o […]
Operation Sindoor a golden chapter in humanity’s victory against terrorism: President
New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) Describing Operation Sindoor as a “golden chapter” in humanity’s fight against terrorism, President Droupadi Murmu on Friday outlined the contribution of PSUs in building the indigenous Akashteer Air Defence Control and Reporting System, which played a crucial role in the military conflict between India and Pakistan. Addressing the SCOPE Eminence […]
Govt to soon bring various measures to boost exports: Union Minister
New Delhi, Aug 29 (PTI) Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said the government will soon introduce various measures to expand the domestic outreach and global foray to boost country’s exports. “I can assure each one of you that in the days ahead, the government will be coming out with a variety of […]