PM Modi lays foundation stone of AIIMS in Haryana’s Rewari
Rewari (Haryana), Feb 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday laid the foundation stone of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here. He also dedicated to the nation and laid the foundation stone of multiple development projects related to urban transport, health, rail and tourism sector worth over Rs 9,770 crore. To […]
Night temp rises as Kashmir braces for another wet spell beginning Saturday
Srinagar, Feb 16: Amid forecast for extended wet spell from February 17 evening, night temperatures recorded a rise in Kashmir Valley on Friday. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 1.6°C against minus 3.0°C on the previous night. It was below normal by 2.6°C for the summer capital of […]
Rupee rises 4 paise to 83.01 against US dollar in early trade
MUMBAI, Feb 16 (PTI): The rupee rose 4 paise to 83.01 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, tracking positive cues from domestic equity markets. Forex traders said a strong American currency and elevated crude oil prices, however, weighed on the local unit. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic currency opened at […]
Pakistani quadcopters found hovering near LoC in J-K’s Poonch, Army opens fire
JAMMU, Feb 16 (PTI): Army troops guarding the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday opened fire to bring down Pakistani quadcopters at two different places in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, officials said. However, the flying objects returned to the Pakistan side after briefly hovering over the Indian territory in Balnoi-Mendhar and Gulpur sectors, they […]
Lt Guv attends Annual-day function of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School, Mandal
JAMMU, FEB 15: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Annual-day function of Sant Hare Ram Dass Public School at Mandal, today. The Lt Governor appreciated the school run by Shri Shiv Mandir Nyas Trust for its significant contribution in education, society’s welfare, integration and solidarity. He congratulated the school administration, teachers and students on the […]
Elderly man dies after falling from moving vehicle in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, Feb 15: A 58-year old man died after he fell from a moving vehicle in Cheyan village of Devsar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam on Thursday officials said. An official said that the man was traveling in an automobile when he fell down from the moving vehicle in Cheyan village. He said the man died […]
Setback to INDIA Bloc: Farooq Abdullah says NC won’t go for any pre-poll alliance
Srinagar, Feb 15: In a major jolt to INDIA bloc, National Conference (NC) president and incumbent Member of Parliament from Srinagar constituency, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday put all speculations to rest, stating that the party will not enter into any pre-poll alliance. Talking to reporters at party headquarters in Srinagar, Dr Farooq said that […]
Terrorist associate arrested in Kupwara, arms, ammunition recovered: Police
Srinagar, Feb 15: A terrorist associate has been arrested along with arms and ammunition in Lalpora area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said on Thursday. In a statement, issued here a spokesperson said that a joint naka was laid by Kupwara Police, 28 RR and CRPF 162Bn at Gundimacher Bridge. The statement reads that […]
Driver dies as tipper plunges into Dal Lake
Srinagar, Feb 15: A Tipper driver died after the vehicle he was driving plunged into the Dal Lake near Makaye Park in Srinagar, officials said. A police official said that reports were received that a tipper bearing registration number JK06-2692 plunged into the Dal Lake near Makaye point, following which a team was dispatched to […]
ADGP CRPF takes stock of operational preparedness in Poonch, Rajouri
Srinagar, Feb 15: ADGP CRPF Nalin Prabhat has reached the twin border districts of Poonch and Rajouri to take the stock of operational preparedness amid massive fire near the Line of Control in Poonch sector. This is the third visit of CRPF’s top officer to Poonch, Rajouri after the recent terrorist attack on the army […]