Budgam resident dies of electrocution in Srinagar
Srinagar, Aug 28 : A man from Budgam died due to electrocution while working on a smart city project in Maharaj Gunj area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Monday, officials said. An official said that the man was working on the smart city project when he received electric current. He said that he was […]
India saw 19.3% drop in particulate pollution in 2022, adding one year to life expectancy: Report
New Delhi, Aug 28 (PTI) India recorded a significant drop of 19.3 per cent in particulate pollution in 2022 compared to 2021, the second-highest reduction in the world after Bangladesh, adding an average of one year to the life expectancy of every citizen, according to a new report. The annual report, “Air Quality Life Index” […]
3 Army personnel killed, several others injured as their vehicle falls into gorge in Arunachal
ITANAGAR, Aug 28 (PTI): Three Army personnel died and several others were injured when their truck skidded off the road and fell into a deep gorge in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district, police said on Wednesday. The accident happened around 6 am on Tuesday on the Trans Arunachal Highway near Tapi village, they said. The […]
Junaid Azim Mattu resigns from JK Apni Party
Srinagar, Aug 28: In a significant political development, Junaid Azim Mattu, a senior leader of the Jammu Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP), has announced his resignation from the party. He resigned from the party days after he was declared as its candidate from Zadibal segment. Mattu made the announcement about his resignation from the Apni Party […]
PM Modi hails Jan Dhan Yojana as it marks 10 years
NEW DELHI, Aug 28 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hailed those who worked to make the Jan Dhan Yojana a success, and said the scheme has been paramount in boosting financial inclusion. “Today, we mark a momentous occasion – #10YearsOfJanDhan. Congratulations to all the beneficiaries and compliments to all those who worked to […]
Security forces foil terror plan, arrest three terror associates in south Kashmir
Anantnag, Aug 27: Police in coordination with the Army and CRPF arrested three terrorist associates, delivering a significant blow to terrorism in the district, a police spokesman said Tuesday. “A substantial cache of arms and ammunition was also recovered during the operation,” a police spokesman said here. The arrests were made during a joint naka […]
BJP issues third list of candidates for J&K assembly polls
Srinagar, Aug 27: BJP on Tuesday released third list of candidates for Jammu and Kashmir assembly polls a day after it withdrew the same list, making just one change from Vaishno Devi seat. As per the details the party changed just one candidate from Vaishno Devi and fielded Baldev Raj Sharma in place of Rohit […]
Authorities set up helpdesk in JK to reach out to Kashmiri migrant voters across country
JAMMU, Aug 27 (PTI): As preparations for assembly elections gain momentum in Jammu and Kashmir, the relief and rehabilitation department has established a helpdesk to assist eligible voters from the displaced Kashmiri community residing across the country. This initiative aims to facilitate smooth polling at special polling stations and through postal ballots, according to officials. […]
Bear injures man at Ganderbal in central Kashmir
Srinagar, Aug 27: A 50-year-old man was injured in a bear attack at Lar area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday afternoon. An official said that a man identified as Waseem Ahmad, son of Majeed Maima of Bihar, was attacked by a black bear in the nearby feilds at Lar, leaving him in a […]
Omar to contest from Ganderbal as NC releases 2nd list of 32 candidates for assembly polls
Srinagar, Aug 27: National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah is all set to contest from Ganderbal assembly elections as the party has released the list of candidates for the second phase on Tuesday. According to party the list of 32 candidates has been made public in which Omar has been given mandate from Ganderbal assembly […]
