Mehbooba Mufti criticises ECI for deferring polls in Anantnag-Rajouri, says wrong reports filed
Rajouri/Jammu; Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) chief Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday criticised the Election Commission of India (ECI) for deferring the polls on the Anantnag-Rajouri seat, accusing the Jammu and Kashmir administration of filing a “wrong” report to justify the postponement of the elections. Lok Sabha elections in the redrawn Anantnag-Rajouri constituency was slated for May 7. […]
Baramulla police attach 7 properties belonging to terror handlers based in Pakistan
Srinagar: Police in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday attached seven properties belonging to terror handlers based in Pakistan, officials said. After obtaining an attachment order passed by Additional Sessions Court, Baramulla, police attached properties belonging to terror handlers based in Pakistan, officials said. The seven properties was 1 acre and six marlas […]
Farooq Abdullah attacks ECI over postponement of election in Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat
Rajouri/Jammu: National Conference (NC) president Dr Farooq Abdullah took a dig at the Election Commission of India (ECI) for postponing polling in the Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat to May 25. Dr Abdullah maintained that they have the full support of people of the constituency. “See, it was not up to us (to defer the elections). […]
Chinese scientist who helped combat Covid-19 still faces challenges to continue research
Beijing: Chinese virologist, Zhang Yongzhen gained prominence in 2020 when he shared critical data with the world disclosing the genome of a virus that caused Covid-19. However, back in China, this scientist who contributed majorly to combating COVID has been facing regular interruptions and hurdles for over four years, a report by CNN stated. Yongzhen […]
Jammu-Srinagar national highway reopens for light vehicles after 2 days
Banihal/Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar national highway was on Wednesday reopened for light motor vehicles (LMVs) after remaining closed for the past two days following multiple landslides triggered by heavy rains in Ramban district, officials said. Heavy motor vehicles are not allowed to ply on the highway for the time being as the road clearance and widening […]
J&K: Search operation to track down terrorist groups extends to Kathua
Jammu: Security agencies have widened the ambit of the search operation to Kathua district to track down two groups of terrorists involved in the killing of a village defence guard in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district. A village defence guard (VDG) was killed in a brief encounter with terrorists in remote Panara village in Chochru […]
Toyota sales grow 32 pc to 20,494 units in April
New Delhi: Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday said its wholesales increased 32 per cent year on year to 20,494 units in April. The automaker had dispatched 15,510 units to its dealers in April 2023. The growth momentum was sustained despite a week-long maintenance shutdown from April 6 for upkeep of machinery and equipment to sustain […]
At least 80 schools receive bomb threats in Delhi NCR, found nothing after checks, say police
New Delhi: Panic gripped school students and parents early morning on Wednesday after at least 80 schools in Delhi-NCR received bomb threats via email on Wednesday morning, officials said. The Ministry of Home Affairs said it appears to be a hoax call and that there was no need to panic. Delhi Police said it has […]
Police probing whether Bishnoi gang received help from anti-national elements outside India
Mumbai: Mumbai Police is investigating if the Lawrence Bishnoi gang received help in the form of funds or weapons from anti-national elements active outside India, officials have said. The crime branch of city police, which is probing the firing outside Bollywood actor Salman Khan’s residence here earlier this month, on Monday produced accused Vicky Gupta […]
Eight IPL players named in Afghanistan T20 World Cup squad
Kabul: Eight players featuring in the ongoing Indian Premier League have been named in the 15-member Afghanistan T20 World Cup squad to be led by star all-rounder Rashid Khan. Hashmatullah Shahidi, who captained Afghanistan at the 2023 ODI World Cup, has been left out of the squad named by the Afghanistan Cricket Board. Left-handed opener […]
