LS polls Phase 2: Rahul Gandhi, Shashi Tharoor in fray; Hema Malini, Om Birla seek hat-trick of wins
New Delhi, Apr 25 (PTI) Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Shashi Tharoor, and actor-turned-politician Arun Govil are among the key candidates in the fray for the second phase of the Lok Sabha polls with BJP’s Hema Malini, Om Birla and Gajendra Singh Shekhawat seeking a hat-trick of wins from their respective constituencies. Staggered over seven […]
Night temperature stays below normal in JK as MeT predicts rains from Saturday
Srinagar, Apr 25: While the weatherman has forecast light to moderate rain in plains and snow over higher reaches from April 26 onwards, night temperature recorded a drop at most places and continued to hover below normal in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. A meteorological department official said that during the next 24 hours, generally […]
Health Secretary reviews arrangements for Amarnath Yatra
JAMMU, APR 24: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, today chaired a meeting to review healthcare arrangements being put in place for the upcoming Shri Amarnathji Yatra, 2024. During the meeting, the Administrative Secretary directed the officials to collaborate closely with Shri Amarnath Shrine Board, Health Department and security forces to […]
LIC cautions public against misleading social media advertisements using its brand name, logo
NEW DELHI, Apr 24 (PTI): Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) on Wednesday cautioned the public against certain individuals/entities engaging in fraudulent advertising practices on social media platforms by misusing the image of senior officials and the brand name and logo of the company. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), LIC asked its policyholders and the […]
Technology emerged as new strategic arena of competition: Army Chief
New Delhi, Apr 24 (PTI) Evolution of technology has impacted warfare but technological advantage may just be reduced to a tactical level when it is taken away from the larger strategic context and regarded as the “sole driver” of success in a war, Army Chief General Manoj Pande said on Wednesday. In his address at […]
67 suspects detained over Rajouri civilian killing by LeT terrorists: Police
Jammu, Apr 24 (PTI) As many as 67 suspected people were detained for questioning in connection with the killing of a civilian by two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in a village in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. During investigations, credible evidence was obtained and the police identified one of the two […]
Be vigilant against ‘mischievous’ persons posting photos with DGP on social media: Police
Jammu, Apr 24 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Police has appealed to the public to be vigilant against “mischievous” persons posting their photos with the Director General of Police (DGP) and other officers on social media platforms without permission. The people of Jammu and Kashmir may take note that such unscrupulous elements should be exposed […]
Sajad Lone seeks support of former Deputy CM Muzaffar Hussain Baig
Srinagar, Apr 24 (PTI) People’s Conference chief and party’s candidate from the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, Sajad Lone has sought the support of former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig for his candidature. Lone called on Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his wife Safina Baig, who is the District Development Council (DDC) chairperson, Baramulla, […]
Leh-Manali National Highway reopens for traffic after 5 months
Leh, Apr 24 (PTI) The Border Roads Organisation has reopened the 428-km Leh-Manali National Highway for vehicular traffic after the arterial road remained closed for nearly five months due to heavy snowfall during winter, officials said on Wednesday. The highway, an alternate route connecting the Union Territory of Ladakh with the rest of the country […]
Bandipora Encounter: Two army soldiers injured
Srinagar, Apr 24: Two army troopers received bullet wounds in the ongoing gunfight in Ranji forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday. A senior police officer said that two army soldiers sustained minor injuries during intial exchange of fire with hiding militants. Both are stable and are being treated in a hospital, the […]
