Govt ropes in CISF for security of Parliament complex
New Delhi, Dec 21 (PTI) The government has decided to hand over the “comprehensive” security of the Parliament building complex to the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in the wake of the recent breach of the safety ring, official sources said Thursday. The CISF is a central armed police force (CAPF) that currently guards many […]
China’s earthquake survivors endure frigid temperatures and mourn the dead
Yangwa (China), Dec 21 (AP) Surrounded by destruction, survivors of an earthquake mourned the dead and endured a frigid cold in temporary shelters Wednesday, unsure how to rebuild their lives in the remote mountains of northwest China. “Look at this,” said Han Zhongmin, retrieving some belongings with his wife from the ruins of their house, […]
Making JK more attractive to tourists govt’s top priority: Chief Secretary
Srinagar, Dec 21: Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo on Thursday said that admin’s top priority is to make the Union Territory more attractive to tourists. Talking to reporters after his maiden visit to SPS Museum in Srinagar, Dulloo, said that J&K, especially Kashmir is an attractive place for the tourists and to make it more attractive […]
594 fresh Covid cases in India
NEW DELHI, Dec 21 (PTI): India on Thursday recorded 594 fresh COVID-19 infections while the number of active cases increased to 2,669 from 2,311 the previous day, according to Union health ministry data. The country’s COVID-19 tally stands at 4.50 crore (4,50,06,572). The death toll climbed to 5,33,327 with six more people — three from […]
‘Chillai-Kalan’ begins on harsh note in Kashmir, minus 4.3°C reported in Srinagar
Srinagar, Dec 21: ‘Chillai-Kalan’, the 40-day severe period of winter, started on Thursday by living to its name as Srinagar recorded a low minus 4.3°C, officials said. A meteorological department official here said that today’s minimum temperature in Srinagar was 2.8°C below normal for the summer capital of J&K for this time of the year, […]
Proclaimed offender and notorious absconding narcotic trafficker wanted by SIA surrenders
Srinagar, Dec 20,: In a major breakthrough, an absconding and proclaimed offender Javed Ahmad Thakkar @Raja Thakkar son of Tasaduq Hussain Thakkar resident of Barhon Thanamandi, Rajouri wanted in a Narco-Terrorist financing case FIR No 19/22 of PS SIA Kashmir Surrendered before the Special UAPA Court Srinagar on Wednesday. In a statement the agency said […]
Lt Governor attends Annual Day Celebration of Sainik School, Nagrota
NAGROTA, DEC 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha attended the Annual Day Celebration of Sainik School, Nagrota, today. The Lt Governor congratulated the Administration, students and teachers of the institution on the occasion. Sainik School Nagrota has always lived up to its motto of “Gyan, Veerta aur Anushasan” – Knowledge, Bravery and Discipline and its alumni […]
Multi crore investment fraud: Police, security agencies working on technical inputs: Div Com
Srinagar, Dec 20: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir on Wednesday said that investigation has been started into the multi-crore scam investment fraud and also cautioned people not to fall prey to such tactics. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at SKICC, VK Bidhurisaid that the issue has been brought into their notice and security […]
Police raids 5 locations in Srinagar in multi-crore investment fraud
SRINAGAR, Dec 20 (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Police has carried out raids at five locations in Srinagar as part of a probe into a multi-crore investment fraud, officials said on Wednesday. Electronic gadgets and documents were seized during the raids by the cyber wing of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday night, they […]
India logs 614 new coronavirus cases, highest since May 21
NEW DELHI, Dec 20 (PTI): India recorded 614 new coronavirus infections, the highest since May 21, while the active cases have increased to 2,311, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday. The death toll was recorded at 5,33,321 with three deaths reported from Kerala in a span of 24 hours, the data […]