Reasi attack: Terrorist didn’t stop firing at bus even after it fell in gorge, says survivor
Gonda (UP), Jun 14 (PTI) Terrorists kept firing at the bus even after it fell into the gorge, Neelam Gupta, who was one of the 41 injured in the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, said, recalling the June 9 incident. Nine people were killed in the attack on the vehicle that was carrying […]
PDP holds protest against terror attacks in Jammu
JAMMU, June 14 (PTI): The Peoples Democratic Party on Friday held a protest here against the recent terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, seeking an explanation over the “alarming” security situation contrary to the government’s claims of restoration of peace in the Union Territory. Terrorists struck at four places in Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts […]
MeT predicts hot, dry weather in Kashmir for next five days
Srinagar, June 14: The weatherman here on Friday forecast heatwave over plains of Jammu and hot and dry weather over rest of the places in J&K during next five days. However, a meteorological department official here said that there is likelihood of a “brief” spell of rain/thunder/lightning on June 19 and 20. He said on […]
Indian elections largest exercise of electoral franchise: US
Washington, Jun 14 (PTI) Indian elections is the largest exercise of electoral franchise in the world, the United States said Thursday. “We celebrate the election that happened in India; it was the largest exercise of electoral franchise in any country anytime in history,” State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller told reporters here at his daily news […]
Looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at G7 Summit: PM Modi
Bari (Italy), Jun 14 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said he was looking forward to engaging in productive discussions with world leaders at the G7 Summit on Friday to address global challenges and foster international cooperation for a brighter future. The Prime Minister’s comments came as he arrived in Apulia, southern Italy, to attend […]
Special IAF aircraft carrying mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in Kuwait fire takes off for Kochi
Kuwait City, Jun 14 (PTI) A special IAF aircraft carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indians killed in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait took off for Kochi on Friday morning. At least 49 foreign workers were killed and 50 others injured in the fire on Wednesday at the seven-storey building where 196 migrant workers […]
CRPF bus catches fire in Ramban, occupants escape unhurt
RAMBAN/JAMMU, June 13 (PTI): A CRPF bus on its way to Jammu from Srinagar caught fire due to a technical snag in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district. The occupants escaped unhurt, officials said on Thursday. The bus, part of a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy, caught fire near Battery Chashma on the Jammu-Srinagar National […]
PM Modi reviews security situation in JK
NEW DELHI, June 13 (PTI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday asked officials to deploy the “full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities” as he reviewed the situation in Jammu and Kashmir following a spate of terror incidents, including an attack on a bus carrying pilgrims. National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and other officials attended the meeting […]
JKBOSE declares Class 10 results, 79 percent qualify exams
Srinagar, Jun 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education on Thursday announced results of annual regular exams of 10th standard with an overall pass percentage of 79.25 percent. JKBOSE officials said that among the overall pass percentage includes 81.10 percent female students and 77.33 percent male students.
No evidence of paper leak in NEET-UG: Dharmendra Pradhan
NEW DELHI, June 13 (PTI): Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday rejected allegations of paper leak in medical entrance exam NEET-UG, saying there is no evidence of it. “There is no evidence of paper leak in NEET-UG. The allegations of corruption in NTA are unfounded, it is a very credible body,” Pradhan told reporters. […]