6 children die of suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat since July 10: Minister
AHMEDABAD, July 16 (PTI): Six children have died due to suspected Chandipura virus in Gujarat since July 10, with the total number of cases of the infection rising to 12, state Health Minister Rushikesh Patel has said. Samples of the 12 patients have been sent to Pune’s National Institute of Virology (NIV) for confirmation, he […]
Officer among four soldiers killed in Doda encounter
Jammu, July 16 (PTI): Four army personnel, including an officer, who were critically injured in a gunfight with heavily-armed terrorists, succumbed to injuries in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir early Tuesday, official sources said. The encounter took place when the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J&K Police launched a joint cordon […]
PM Modi likely to address high-level UNGA session on Sep 26
UNITED NATIONS, July 16 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to address the high-level UN General Assembly session here on September 26, according to a provisional list of speakers issued by the UN. The high-level General Debate of the 79th session of the UN General Assembly will take place from September 24-30. As per […]
Five security personnel critically injured in gunfight with terrorists in Doda
JAMMU, July 16 (PTI): Five security personnel, including an army officer, were critically injured in a gunfight with terrorists in a forest area in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday night, officials said. The encounter started after the troops of Rashtriya Rifles and Special Operations Group of J-K Police launched a joint cordon […]
HM Amit Shah to chair meet on coordination for countering drug trafficking, abuse
NEW DELHI, July 15 (PTI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah will on Thursday chair the seventh apex level meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) which has been convened to coordinate and synergise efforts of various central and state agencies involved in countering drug trafficking and abuse in India. At the meeting in Delhi, Shah will […]
KU announces 10-days summer break for its affiliated Pvt colleges from July-18
Srinagar, July 15: The University of Kashmir (KU) Monday announced summer break for its affiliated colleges from July-18 to July-27. Dean College Development Council in an order however said that teaching and non-teaching staff should be available in the college on the inspection days as and when required. “All private sector colleges falling in Kashmir […]
SC notice to Payal Abdullah on NC leader Omar’s plea seeking divorce
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday sought a response from Payal Abdullah, the estranged wife of Omar Abdullah, on a plea filed by the National Conference leader seeking divorce on grounds of cruelty. A bench of Justice Sudhanshu Dhulia and Justice Ahsanuddin Amanullah issued notice to Payal Abdullah and sought her […]
Security forces conduct search operations in Jammu, Doda, Reasi districts
Jammu, Jul 15 (PTI) Security forces conducted search operations in Jammu, Doda and Reasi districts on Monday following information about some suspicious movements, officials said. A joint operation by police and CRPF personnel was carried out at Lower Gharota, Thathi and adjoining areas in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu early on Monday after a villager […]
Jammu Smart City plans green buildings along Tawi river
Jammu, Jul 15 (PTI) In a significant move towards enhancing urban sustainability, Jammu Smart City Ltd (JSCL) is considering establishing green buildings on the reclaimed land and adjoining areas of the Tawi riverfront development project, an official said on Monday. These green buildings are expected to incorporate energy-efficient designs, renewable energy sources, and sustainable construction […]
Wholesale inflation rises for fourth straight month in June to 3.36 pc on costlier veggies
New Delhi, Jul 15 (PTI) Wholesale inflation in the country rose for the fourth consecutive month in June at 3.36 per cent on account of rise in prices of food articles, especially vegetables and manufactured items. The wholesale price index (WPI) based inflation was 2.61 per cent in May. It was (-) 4.18 per cent […]
