Killers of Kashmiri Pandit guard gunned down in Pulwama, Army jawan also killed
Srinagar, Feb 28 (PTI) Two terrorists believed to be behind the recent killing of a Kashmiri Pandit were gunned down early Tuesday in an encounter with security forces inside a mosque in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An Army jawan was also killed. Security forces cordoned off an area in Padgampora village following a tip-off that […]
Excise policy case: Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia moves SC for bail
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia Tuesday moved the Supreme Court seeking bail in the excise policy case. A bench headed by Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud took note of the submissions of senior advocate A M Singhvi, appearing for Sisodia who is presently in CBI’s custody, and agreed to […]
Man dies after hit by moving train in Pattan, Baramulla
Srinagar, Feb 28: An unidentified man was killed after being hit by a moving train along Pattan-Hamray railway station in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district this morning, officials said. They said that the man was hit and subsequently run over by the train on way from Banihal to Baramulla, resulting in his instant death. Confirming it, […]
MeT forecasts intermittent moderate snow, rain from today evening in JK
Srinagar, Feb 28: The weather department on Tuesday forecast intermittent light to moderate snowfall and rain in Jammu and Kashmir. “Intermittent light to moderate snowfall/rain (thunderstorm with rain in Jammu region) is expected at most places of J&K with main activity on February 28th (evening)- March 1st,” a meteorological department official here said, adding, “Dry […]
CRPF trooper ends life in Jammu
Srinagar, Feb 28: A CRPF trooper ended his life by shooting himself dead with his service rifle in Nowshera area of Jammu district reports said on Tuesday. A police official confirming the incident identified the deceased as CT Sarith of 245 Batallion. The cause of him taking such an extreme step was not immediately known, […]
Awantipora gunfight: Army man succumbs, operation continues
Srinagar, Feb 28: One of the injured army soldier succumbed to his injuries in an ongoing encounter at Padgampora area of south Kashmir’s Awantipora on Tuesday. Official sources said that one of the army soldier who was critically injured succumbed to his injuries at 92 Base Hospital. Earlier, an unidentified terrorist was killed, and two […]
Active Covid cases in country rise to 2,257
New Delhi, Feb 28 (PTI) India logged 169 new coronavirus infections, while the active cases increased to 2,257, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday. The death toll stands at 5,30,771 with one death reconciled by Kerala, the data updated at 8 am stated. The virus tally was recorded at 4.46 crore (4,46,86,371).
Messi and Putellas voted best players at FIFA awards again
Paris, Feb 28 (AP) World Cup winner Lionel Messi edged Kylian Mbapp again, this time to take FIFA’s best men’s player award on Monday. The best women’s player was Spain’s Alexia Putellas for a second straight year. After steering Argentina to World Cup glory in an epic final against Mbapp ‘s France last year in […]
White House: No more TikTok on gov’t devices within 30 days
Washington, Feb 28 (AP) The White House is giving all federal agencies 30 days to wipe TikTok off all government devices, as the Chinese-owned social media app comes under increasing scrutiny in Washington over security concerns. The Office of Management and Budget calls the guidance, issued Monday, a “critical step forward in addressing the risks […]
Terrorist killed, two Army men injured in Awantipora encounter: Police
Srinagar, Feb 28: One terrorist has been killed while as two army soldiers were injured in an ongoing encounter at Padgampora area of South Kashmir’s Awantipora on Tuesday, police said. Sources said that one terrorist has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however the identity of the ultra is yet to be ascertained. Meanwhile, two […]
