Last US Soldier Leaves Afghanistan, Ending America’s Longest War
Afghanistan Evacuation: The withdrawal came after the fraught final days of a frantic mission to evacuate tens of thousands of Americans and Afghans who had helped the US-led war effort. Taliban Takeover: The withdrawal of the US troops came before the end of August 31. Washington: The US military has completed its withdrawal from Afghanistan […]
PM assures all possible help to tackle flood situation in Assam
Guwahati, Aug 31 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi took stock of the flood situation in Assam that has affected more than 3.50 lakh people in 21 districts of the state and has assured of all sorts of help to combat the menace. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that PM Narendra Modi telephoned him […]
Covid-19: India reports 30,941 new cases, 350 deaths in last 24 hrs
New Delhi, Aug 31 (UNI) India logged 30,941 fresh cases and 350 fatalities due to Covid-19 in the last 24 hours as the positivity rate of the infection came down to to 2.2 per cent in the country, the Union Health Ministry said on Tuesday. The positivity rate was measured at 3.02 per cent on […]
BSF trooper found dead under mysterious conditions in Rajouri
Jammu, Aug 31 (GNS): A BSF soldier was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Sunderbani area of Rajouri district, officials said on Tuesday. They said the BSF constable, Rakesh Kumar son of Lt Sh Satpal of Pathankote, at present 69 Battalion, was found dead at Sunderbani at about 0930 hours under mysterious circumstances while on […]
Leopard captured alive in Ganderbal’s Mansbal
Ganderbal, Aug 31 (KNO): The Wildlife department on Tuesday caught a leopard alive in Chashma Mansbal area of Safapora in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the leopard was roaming in the residential areas between Ganderbal and Bandipora jurisdiction, posing threat to locals especially to children. He […]
Afghan national detained at COVID testing Centre in J&K’s Kathua
Jammu, Aug 31 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Police detained a teenager Afghan national at COVID testing centre at Lakhanpur in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday morning. Lakhanpur on J&K-Punjab border is the gateway to Jammu and Kashmir. Police sources said that one Afghan national, aged about 16, was detained near Covid-19 testing […]
Has govt sold Article 15, 25: Asks Rahul Gandhi
New Delhi, Aug 30 (UNI) Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday slammed the government over incidents of violence against Dalits, Tribals and Muslims and questioned if Article 15 and Article 25 of the Constitution have been sold. The Congress, meanwhile, accused the government of practicing a divide and rule policy. The former Congress president on […]
Janmashtami celebrated in Kashmir
Altaf wani Srinagar, Aug 30: “Janmashtami”, the birthday of Lord Krishna, was on Monday celebrated with religious fervor and gaiety in the Kashmir valley.Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti greeted people on the occasion. Members of the Kashmiri pundits, including women and children, who had not migrated in early 90s following eruption of […]
2 youth killed after vehicle falls in gorge in Poonch
Poonch, Aug 30 : Two youth were killed after a vehicle they were traveling in fell into a gorge in Surankote area of Poonch district on Monday, officials said. They said that at 0940 hours, a Eco vehicle (JK06- 542) driven by Imran Ahmed (25) son of Abdul Qayoom with other youth, Aabid Hussain (20) […]
Policeman Arrested For Wife’s Murder In Poonch
Mother Of Accused Cop Also Held Within 5 Days Of Incident Poonch, Aug 30 : Police have arrested a policeman for murder of his 36-year-old wife in Poonch district, officials said on Monday. They said that the woman, a teacher by profession, was strangulated by the policeman along with his mother and the duo had […]