Number of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 cases crosses 1,000 mark in India
New Delhi: The number of cases of COVID-19 sub-variant JN.1 has crossed the 1,000 mark with Uttar Pradesh becoming the latest entrant to the list of states and Union territories that have detected its presence so far, according to INSACOG. Data compiled by the Indian SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) showed that Karnataka has reported the […]
Srinagar to have IIM campus soon
Govt transfers 55 kanals of land at Pantha Chowk to Union Education Ministry Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir government has transferred 55 kanals of land to Union Education Ministry for setting up permanent IIM off-campus at Pantha Chowk, Srinagar. The proposal for transfer of the state land for setting up IIM off-campus in Srinagar was […]
Terrorists fire on army vehicle in Krishnagati sector Poonch
Jammu: An incident of firing took place late Friday evening in Poonch district, prompting security forces to launch an operation, officials said here. A defence spokesperson said details of the incident were being ascertained. Unofficial reports, however, claimed that the firing was aimed at a cavalcade of vehicles of the security forces in the Krishnagati […]
Support for terror infrastructure in JK continues: Army Chief
Says our adversary is active in abetting terrorism in Rajouri-Poonch area New Delhi: Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande on Thursday said that the past six months have been an area of concern for the troops in Rajouri-Poonch area of J&K where the adversary has “activated proxy outfits and is abetting terrorism.” He also said the […]
Lt Guv reviews development, security scenario in Jammu Division
JAMMU: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday chaired a meeting with the senior officers, Deputy Commissioners, SSPs and discussed various issues concerning development and security in Jammu Division. The meeting emphasized the need for a comprehensive strategy for crackdown against drug smugglers, drug hot-spots and cross border smuggling. The Lt Governor also took appraisal of the […]
PM Modi presents ‘chadar’ to be placed at Ajmer Sharif
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Muslim community members on Thursday and presented them with a “chadar” that will be placed at the Ajmer Sharif Dargah during an event to commemorate the death anniversary of revered Sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti. “Met a Muslim community delegation. During our interaction, I presented the […]
Kashmir continues to reel under sub-zero temperatures
No respite from intense cold wave Srinagar: There was no respite from the intense cold wave in Kashmir as the valley continued to reel under sub-zero temperatures with no improvement in the weather conditions over the next few days, officials said here on Wednesday. A dry and snowless winter in Kashmir has resulted in freezing […]
IMD to provide weather forecast at Panchayat-level from next week
New Delhi: In a significant expansion of its coverage, the India Meteorological Department will provide panchayat-level weather forecast from next week, particularly to help small farmers plan farming better and cut down climate-induced losses, its chief Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said on Thursday. India’s technological progress has made it possible for the department to take its forecasting […]
6.1 magnitude earthquake jolts Afghanistan, tremors in north India
New Delhi: An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Afghanistan on Thursday with tremors rippling through parts of north India, the National Centre for Seismology said. The epicentre for the quake, which struck at 2.50 pm IST, was 241 kilometres north northeast of Kabul, it said. The quake triggered panic among people, with many in Delhi […]
Govt plans to sell ‘enemy property’ shares in 84 Cos
Scrips of 20 firms put on block in 1st tranche New Delhi: The government on Thursday said it is planning to sell over 2.91 lakh ‘enemy property’ shares in 84 companies to individuals and corporates in tranches as it looks to dispose of assets of individuals who had migrated to Pakistan and China. In the […]
