Traffic noise can increase risk of cardiovascular disease: Study

New Delhi: Spike in traffic noise can increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, including heart attack, researchers have found. Having found evidence linking traffic noise and the risk of developing heart and related conditions, researchers are calling for this type of noise pollution to be recognised as a risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. The international […]

Jammu-Kashmir police seize property worth lakhs under UAPA in Pulawama

Kashmir (Jammu and Kashmir): In a significant move to counter-terrorism, the Jammu-Kashmir police on Sunday seized a property worth lacs under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, Jammu and Kashmir police said. The property was used by terrorists for carrying out anti-national activities. The seizure was made in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The property in […]

Foreign portfolio investors sold over Rs 6,000 crore Indian stocks in April

New Delhi: Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have turned net sellers in Indian stocks lately, after the latest geopolitical crisis in West Asia, which has likely pushed investors to take money off their portfolios. Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs), who continued to remain net buyers for the third month this year until a few days ago in […]

Security forces thwart attack on passenger bus in Balochistan, one terrorist killed

Balochistan: A terrorist was killed by security forces on Saturday after they foiled an attack on a passenger bus in Balochistan’s Harnai District, according to ARY News, which quoted Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). In a statement, the military wing of the media claimed that the terrorists attempted to halt passenger cars travelling along Sanjavi Road […]

Bipasha Basu shares heartfelt wedding anniversary wish for Karan Singh Grover

Mumbai: Actor Bipasha Basu melted hearts on social media as she extended warm wishes to her husband, actor Karan Singh Grover, on the occasion of their 8th wedding anniversary. In a touching Instagram post, Bipasha shared adorable pictures of them, accompanied by a heartfelt caption that read, “My Everything. 8 years from the day we […]

AAP holds ‘Walk for Kejriwal’ walkathon in protest against arrest of Delhi CM

New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party on Sunday held a walkathon named ‘Walk for Kejriwal’ in support of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal who is in jail in connection with the Delhi Excise Policy case. The campaign-cum walkathon was organised in Delhi’s CR Park. AAP supporters were seen carrying flags with Kejriwal’s photo with the ‘Jail […]

SVEEP: DEO Srinagar organizes Human Chain Event to raise awareness on Importance of Voting

Locally made Election Mascot by first time female voters also displayed; ECI Logo, #Vote4Sure & #Stand4Chunav also depicted SRINAGAR: The District Election Office Srinagar organized a Human Chain event under Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) initiative at historic Polo Ground, Srinagar to generate awareness about the importance of voting in a democratic system. […]

No ‘objectionable’ book prescribed, developed by JKBOSE: J&K School Education dept

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir): Amid a row over ‘objectionable’ content in a textbook, Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) School Education Department clarified on Saturday that no such book was prescribed or developed by the board. The J-K School Education department said that there is “some objectionable content” from a book being circulated on social media, and […]

J&K: One injured in shooting incident in Udhampur

Udhampur: One person was injured in a shooting incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur District, an official said. The incident happened in Panara Village, in the Basantgarh area of Udhampur. “In a firing incident reported from Panara Village of Basantgarh area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur District one person has been injured,” J&K Police said […]