Operation Ajay: Flight carrying 212 Indians from Israel lands in Delhi
New Delhi: A flight carrying the first batch of Indians, who were stranded in Israel amid the ongoing war, landed in New Delhi under ‘Operation Ajay’ on Friday morning. As many as 212 Indian nationals from Israel have arrived at the Delhi airport. Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar was present at the airport to welcome them. […]
Palestinian death toll from Israeli attacks totals 1,569: health ministry
Gaza:The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip and West Bank has totaled 1,569, while 7,212 others were wounded, according to the Ramallah-based Palestinian Health Ministry. The ministry said in a statement that the number of fatalities in Gaza has reached 1,537, including 500 children and 276 women. Israel on Thursday continued its […]
“Mentally unsound” Pak national held on LoC in Poonch
Jammu :The Army detained one “mentally unsound” Pakistani national on Friday along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. “Alert army troops this morning detained one Pakistani national along the LoC,” official sources said. They stated that he seems to be “mentally unsound” but all aspects are being looked into. “We […]
Traffic suspended on Kupwara road after suspicious object recovered
Kupwara: Security forces on Friday morning recovered a suspicious object in north Kashmir’s Handwara following which traffic was suspended on the highway, reports said. A road opening party (ROP) of the Army found a suspicious object in the Ganapora area of Kralgund in Handwara this morning. The Army team raised an alert, after which more […]
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan
Kabul: An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on the Richter Scale jolted Afghanistan on Friday, the National Center for Seismology informed. It is the second earthquake to have struck the impoverished nation this week. According to NCS, the tremors shook the country at 6:39 am (IST) on Friday at a depth of 50 kilometres. “Earthquake […]
DC B’la discusses Action Plan for implementation of PM Vishwakarma scheme
Initiative aims to uplift local Entrepreneurs; working proactively to ensure socio-economic empowerment of Artisans: Dr Sehrish Baramulla: In its endeavour to uplift traditional entrepreneurs, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Baramulla, Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar today exhorted upon all the concerned departments to work in a coordinated and proactive manner for socio-economic empowerment of traditional artisans and […]
Inter-Zone District Level Basketball Selection trials commence at BHSS Lar
Ganderbal: The Youth Services and Sports (YSS Ganderbal today started the process of selection of Basketball Players for the upcoming inter District Provincial level Basketball competitions. The department is providing a great opportunity to the young players to showcase their talent and represent their District. In this context, the trials are being conducted at the […]
CS for start of month long cleanliness drive in govt offices
Directs for reducing the pendency of files by 99% till month end Srinagar: Chief Secretary, Dr Arun Kumar Mehta today urged the Divisional and District administrations to carryout a month long cleanliness drive in all the government offices and schools of the UT. The meeting was attended by Commissioner Secretary, GAD; Commissioner Secretary, Industries & […]
President of India visits Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine, inaugurates prestigious projects for the devotees ahead of Navratras
Katra: The President of India, Droupadi Murmu today visited the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji and paid obeisance at the sanctum sanctorum. She prayed for the prosperity and well-being of fellow citizens. She was accompanied by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. This is the first visit of Droupadi Murmu as President to […]
DC Srinagar reviews progress in implementation of PMAY-Urban scheme
1432 Housing Units completed in District, over 1630 Houses at different stages of construction Rs 32 Cr disbursed among the eligible beneficiaries under the scheme in Srinagar District Srinagar: To review the progress in implementation of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana(PMAY)-Urban in the District, a meeting of the Officers of line Departments was held under the […]