Kashmiri migrant pandits observe 35th exodus anniversary in Jammu
JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): Hundreds of Kashmiri migrant pandits gathered on Sunday at a sprawling ground near their Jagti settlement here to mark the 35 years of their exodus from the valley, demanding justice and a roadmap for their return and rehabilitation. The Kashmiri Pandit community observes January 19 as the “holocaust day” to mark […]
Army provides training to Village Defence Guards in Poonch
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): The Indian Army on Sunday provided comprehensive training to Village Defence Guards (VDGs) in a forward area of the Mendhar sector in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, security officials said. A total of 43 VDG members attended the training session, which aimed to enhance their skills in minor tactics, endurance and […]
Bird flu confirmed as cause of death for crows in Latur; authorities take preventive measures
LATUR, Jan 19 (PTI): As many as 51 crows have died of bird flu in Maharashtra’s Latur district, and authorities have started taking preventive measures to contain the spread of the disease, an official said on Sunday. A report from the Bhopal Veterinary Laboratory that arrived on Saturday revealed that the crows in Udgir city […]
Kashmir likely to witness week-long wet spell till Jan 24
SRINAGAR, Jan 19 (PTI): Minimum temperatures rose marginally across Kashmir, bringing residents some respite from the intense cold. The respite, however, is likely to be short-lived as several parts of the valley are expected to receive rain and snow till January 24, officials said on Sunday. Minimum temperatures across Kashmir were higher than usual on […]
Mortar shell found near IB in Samba
SAMBA/JAMMU, Jan 19 (PTI): A rusted 82-mm mortar shell was recovered on Sunday by the Border Security Force (BSF) near the International Border in Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The mortar shell was noticed by a BSF patrolling party near Border Outpost Kamour area in Ramgarh sub-sector around 9.45 am, the officials […]
18-coach trial run conducted on Katra-Budgam track, say officials
Anantnag, Jan 19: An 18-coach trial run was conducted on the Katra-Budgam track of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Rail Link (USBRL) project, officials said on Sunday. An official said that an 18-coach rake departed from Katra at 8 am and is heading to Budgam for the trial run. He said that top railway officials are also monitoring […]
Bangladeshi national who attacked Saif Ali Khan arrested: Police
Mumbai, Jan 19 (PTI) Mumbai police on Sunday said a 30-year-old man who stabbed Saif Ali Khan at the actor’s residence here has been arrested. Preliminary investigation suggests that the man had entered actor’s home with an intention of theft, a senior police official told reporters. Saif Ali Khan’s attacker, who was arrested from adjoining […]
Mysterious deaths in Rajouri: HM Amit Shah orders constitution of inter-ministerial team
Srinagar, Jan 18: As Jammu & Kashmir government remains clueless over cause of 16 deaths in Rajouri, Union Home Minister Amit Shah has stepped in and ordered constitution of an inter-ministerial team led by the Ministry of Home Affairs to visit the affected village to ascertain the causes of deaths in 3 incidents in the […]
Curbs on flight operations at Delhi airport till Jan 26
NEW DELHI, Jan 18 (PTI): Delhi airport operator DIAL on Saturday said there will be no flight arrivals and departures between 10.20 am and 12.45 pm for the next eight days till January 26 in view of the Republic Day week. Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) is the country’s busiest airport and handles around 1,300 […]
Army soldier killed in accidental fire at Hyderbeigh in north Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 18: An Army soldier was killed in an accidental discharge of fire in the Hyderbeigh Palhallan area of Baramulla district. Official sources said that an army personnel died after his service rifle went off accidentally, resulting in grievous injuries. He was immediately evacuated to the hospital for treatment where doctors declared him brought […]