Six killed 8 injured in Karnah road mishap
Kupwara: At least six persons died while eight others were injured after a vehicle fell in a gorge at Nawagabra area of Karnah in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday. An official said that the vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge, resulting in the the death of six people. He said […]
Number of road accidents in India rose 12 pc to 4.6 lakh last year: MoRTH Report
Says 19 deaths reported every hour
New Delhi: The number of road accidents in India went up by an alarming 12 per cent to over 4.6 lakh in 2022, resulting in death of 19 persons every hour, according to a report by Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH). The report showed that 53 road accidents take place every hour in […]
Low-income countries could lose 30 per cent seafood nutrients from climate change: Study
New Delhi: Low-income countries could lose up to 30 per cent of nutrients from seafood due to climate change, researchers say in a study published in the journal Nature Climate Change. These findings about the loss of nutrients, including calcium, iron, protein and omega-3 fatty acids, were valid in a high emissions and low mitigation […]
Covid vaccine does not increase risk of miscarriage: Study
New Delhi: Getting a COVID-19 vaccine prior to conceiving does not increase the risk of early or late miscarriage, according to a study. The research, published in the journal Human Reproduction, provides deeper insight into the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for people planning to become pregnant. It is the first study to evaluate the risk […]
Govt orders change in school timings across Kashmir
Srinagar: The Directorate of School Education Kashmir (DSEK) Monday ordered change in school timing in all government and private schools from November-01. DSEK in a communique has said that schools falling within Srinagar municipality limits shall function from 10AM to 3PM. However, the department has also ordered that the schools falling outside municipality limits of […]
DGP advises cops to exercise caution after attack on officer in Srinagar
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief Dilbag Singh on Monday said threats are still around and cops have to be careful and cautious about incidents like the attack on a police officer while playing cricket at a playground here. Jammu and Kashmir Police inspector Masroor Ahmad Wani was critically injured after he was shot at […]
Infiltration bid foiled, one terrorist killed
Srinagar: Security forces have foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district by killing a terrorist, officials said on Monday. The infiltration bid in Jumagund area of the Keran sector was foiled on Sunday night. The terrorist’s body was recovered during a search in the area on Monday morning, […]
‘LG’s Mulaqaat’: Lt Guv interacts with people, addresses their grievances
Directs officials to follow the values of integrity, impartiality in dealing with cases
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Monday interacted with the people and heard their grievances during “LG’s Mulaqaat”- Live Public Grievance Hearing programme, at the Civil Secretariat Monday. While resolving the grievances of citizens, follow the values of integrity, impartiality in dealing with each case and in delivering services, the Lt Governor directed the officials. He […]
UP man shot dead by terrorists in Pulwama district
Srinagar: A day after targeting a police officer, terrorists on Monday shot dead a labourer from Uttar Pradesh in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, officials said. “Terrorists fired upon one labourer identified as Mukesh of UP in Tumchi Nowpora area of Pulwama, who later succumbed to injuries,” a police spokesman said in a post on […]
Perpetrators will not go unpunished: LG Sinha
Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday condemned the killing of a migrant labourer in a terrorist attack in Pulwama district, saying the perpetrators would not go unpunished. “I strongly condemn the despicable and cowardly terrorist attack in Pulwama. Heartfelt condolences to the family of Mukesh Kumar. We are firmly resolved to eliminate the terrorist […]
