NEW DELHI, Mar 18: India’s single-day tally of COVID-19 cases crossed 800 after 126 days on March 18, while the number of active cases climbed to 5,389, according to Union Health Ministry data. With 843 fresh infections, the country’s caseload increased to 4.46 crore (4,46,94,349). The death toll rose to 5,30,799 with four fatalities, the […]
Srinagar: At least four persons were killed after a bus they were travelling in turned turtle at Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. An official said that a bus turned turtle on National Highway in Gooripora area of Awantipora in which several passengers received injuries. They said that all the injured […]
Srinagar: Rain lashed plains in last 24 hours, leading to slight drop in mercury at most places, while as weather department on Saturday forecast more precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir till March 20. A meteorological department official here said that received 1mm of rain in 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund 3.8mm, Pahalgam 2.1mm, Kupwara […]
For the first time in the UT of Jammu and Kashmir, the government is trying to explore the possibilities of making the Oil Industry a prominent plank. It would be a game changer for a better economy as the J&K’s Oil Industry would witness significant transformation under HADP with an outlay of Rs 1290 cr. Jammu […]
JAMMU, MARCH 17: Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar chaired a meeting to review progress of electric buses project of Jammu Smart City Mission in which CEO Rahul Yadav gave a detailed overview on progress made on the project so far. Divisional Commissioner asked Deputy Commissioners of Kathua, Udhampur and Reasi to clear bottlenecks and hand over […]
SRINAGAR, MARCH 17: The whooping budget of Rs 1,18,500 crore for Jammu & Kashmir for the financial year 2023-24 has special focus on employment generation, women empowerment and social inclusion. The total budget estimates for the fiscal is Rs. 1,18,500 crore, of which, developmental expenditure is of the order of Rs. 41,491 crore. “The capital […]
New Delhi: Opposition MPs, on Thursday, staged a protest demonstration outside Parliament by forming a human chain. They renewed their demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to probe the Adani issue. Displaying placards, the protesting MPs from different political parties shouted slogans against the Modi Government. The human chain was formed in the wake […]
LAHORE: Pakistan’s veteran Aleem Dar stepped down on Thursday from the ICC Elite Panel of Umpires after officiating in a record number of international cricket matches during his distinguished career. The 58-year-old stood in 144 Tests and 222 ODIs — both world records — in addition to 69 T20 Internationals. “The veteran umpire [Aleem] Dar […]
TOKYO: Japan and South Korea announced relaxed trade controls and a return of frequent reciprocal visits on Thursday, as President Yoon Suk Yeol visits Tokyo on a trip intended to rebuild ties between the neighbours. For years, the two countries have been locked in a bitter spat over wartime forced labour. But since his election […]
Srinagar: A moving soil excavator rolled down into Chenab river in Doda district this morning causing apprehension about the death of driver even as a rescue operation is underway at the site. An official said that a soil excavator (JCB) rolled down into river Chenab at Shiva Dal Pul near Prem Nagar in Doda this […]