Fog affects visibility, rail traffic in parts of north, northeast India
New Delhi, Jan 18 (PTI) A layer of fog lowered visibility to zero metres at several places in north and northeast India, affecting rail traffic, officials said. Satellite imagery showed some reduction in fog over Bihar and eastern Uttar Pradesh. However, dense’ to very dense’ fog prevailed in parts of Punjab, Haryana, west Rajasthan, Bihar, […]
Man held for posting derogatory remark on social media
Jammu, Jan 18 (PTI) A man has been arrested for allegedly posting derogatory remarks on social media in Kishtwar district, officials said. The action was taken by police in response to a complaint filed by a journalist, they said. Acting promptly, an FIR has been registered at Kishtwar Police Station under relevant sections of the […]
Tourists head to Sinthan Top amid lack of snow in valley
Sinthan Top (J-K), Jan 17 (PTI) Tourists are making a beeline to Sinthan Top as the off-beat destination boasts of being the only place in Kashmir which is snow-clad these days while the rest of the valley battles with dry weather. Sinthan top is a snow-clad mountain peak situated at 12,500 feet connecting Anantnag in […]
Army destroys IED found on Srinagar-Chowkibal highway
Srinagar, Jan 17 (PTI) An improvised explosive device (IED) was recovered and destroyed in Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, the Army said. The IED was recovered near Chowkibal on Srinagar-Chowkibal highway in the north Kashmir district. “#ChinarWarriors averted a major terror incident today by recovering & in-situ destroying an IED near Chowkibal […]
Div Com Kashmir visits Chatti Padshahi Rainawari, greets Sikh Sangat on Prakash Parv
SRINAGAR, JAN 17: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri along with IGP Kashmir, V K Birdi and Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Bilal Mohi-ud-Din today visited Chattipatshahi Gurudwara Rainawari on the occasion of 358th Prakash Parv of tenth guru of Sikhism, Shri Guru Gobind Singh ji. On the occasion, Div Com and other […]
ED attaches Kashmir-based operatives’ assets worth Rs 5 cr in terror funding case
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday said it has attached immovable assets and bank deposits worth Rs 5 crore as part of an investigation against some Jammu and Kashmir-based operatives who channelled funds for terrorist activities and stone pelting. Seven immovable assets and two bank accounts have been provisionally attached under […]
Lt Governor released J&K Haj Committee’s Coffee Table Book ‘The Spiritual Journey HAJ’
SRINAGAR, JAN 17: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha released the Coffee Table Book of Jammu Kashmir Haj Committee “The Spiritual Journey HAJ” at Raj Bhawan. The Lt Governor congratulated Jammu Kashmir Haj Committee and the editorial team on the occasion. He said the pilgrimage to the Holy places during Haj and Umrah is a cherished life-long […]
Insurance cover under Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme likely to be doubled
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) The government is working on finalising a proposal to double the insurance cover under its flagship Ayushman Bharat health scheme to Rs 10 lakh to ensure that serious diseases like cancer and transplants that entail more expenditure are supported by it, official sources said on Wednesday. An announcement to this […]
SpiceJet passenger gets stuck in aircraft lavatory mid-air; airline to provide full ticket refund
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) In an unfortunate mid-air incident on Tuesday, a SpiceJet passenger was stuck inside an aircraft lavatory for around an hour due to malfunctioning of the door lock. The incident occurred onboard the flight from Mumbai to Bengaluru on Tuesday, and the airline is providing a full refund to the passenger, […]
PM Modi pays homage to Guru Gobind Singh
New Delhi, Jan 17 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday paid homage to the 10th Sikh guru Gobind Singh on his birth anniversary. He said on X, “I pay homage to Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji on his Parkash Utsav and recall his courage as well as compassion. His life remains a source of […]
