Nation recognizes service of brave-hearts of J&K police: IGP
Aug 15, 2021, at 05:21 am
Srinagar/UNI: Pledging to maintain the standards set by the brave hearts by sacrificing their lives in the line of duty, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir range K Vijay Kumar said it was a matter of pride for JKP that nation recognized the services and three personnel were awarded Ashok, Kirti and Shaurya chakra.
Sacrifices by JKP for defending sovereignty of country make us proud : LG Sinha
Aug 15, 2021, at 05:07 am
Srinagar, Aug 14 (UNI) Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday said selfless sacrifice in defending the sovereignty of the country by Jammu and Kashmir Police (JKP) has made us proud.
Two Odisha police personnel awarded Shaurya Chakra
Aug 15, 2021, at 04:53 am
Bhubaneswar/UNI: Ministry of Defence has announced Shaurya Chakra for two Odisha Police personnel Martyr Commando Debasis Sethy and Martyr Commando Sudhir Kumar Tudu of SOG.
Aug 14 to be celebrated as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day'
Aug 15, 2021, at 03:22 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced that August 14 will be observed as "Partition Horrors Remembrance Day".
National flag hoisted at Jacinto Island as part of 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav'
Aug 15, 2021, at 01:45 am
Panaji/UNI: The Navy on Saturday said that the issue of national flag hoisting at St Jacinto island in the state was sorted out and a team from Goa Naval Area and residents amicably participated in National Flag hoisting at the island.
I share the grief of all families affected by COVID-19: President
Aug 15, 2021, at 01:15 am
New Delhi/UNI: President Ram Nath Kovind here on Saturday said he shared the grief of all families affected by the COVID-19 and cautioned that the pandemic is not over yet and precautions need to be continued.
Goa CM warns islanders opposing flag hoisting ceremony on Independence Day
Aug 15, 2021, at 12:54 am
Panaji/IBNS: The Indian Navy had to cancel the flag hoisting ceremony in Sao Jacinto island in South Goa on Independence Day after opposition by a group of locals, prompting Chief Minister Pramod Sawant to warn the islanders that "anti-India activities" would be dealt with an "iron fist".
Jammu and Kashmir: Sharpshooters, drones deployed in Srinagar ahead of Independence Day
Aug 14, 2021, at 11:34 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Sharpshooters have been deployed atop high-rising buildings while vigil is being kept through drones on the roads leading to S K Stadium -- the main venue for Independence Day function in the Union Territory -- and its adjoining areas to thwart any militant attack.
Mamata Banerjee's TMC to observe Khela Hobe Diwas in Tripura on Aug 16
Aug 14, 2021, at 10:54 pm
Agartala/UNI: The Trinamool Congress is scheduled to observe Khela Hobe Diwas (celebrate the day to play) across Tripura at block level on August 16 next, protesting against the alleged atrocities of ruling BJP on opposition parties and media, which is considered to be the formal beginning in the state.
Jammu and Kashmir: BSF, Pak Rangers exchange sweets
Aug 14, 2021, at 10:04 pm
Jammu/UNI: The troops of Border Security Force and the Pakistani Rangers on Saturday exchanged sweets along the Border Outposts in the Jammu region.
Assam: KNP personnel equipped with satellite phones to beat poachers
Aug 14, 2021, at 09:58 pm
Guwahati: Kaziranga National Park (KNP) has become the first National Park in the country to have been equipped with satellite phones.
Jammu and Kashmir: Police bust JeM module, arrests four terrorists
Aug 14, 2021, at 09:53 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu Police have arrested four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists and their associates in a drive to root out the terrorist presence in Jammu.
Last remaining KNLA cadres surrender in Assam’s Karbi Anglong
Aug 14, 2021, at 08:04 pm
Guwahati/IBNS: The last remaining cadres of Kuki National Liberation Army (KNLA) surrendered in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district on Friday.
Himachal landslides: Toll goes up to 20, 10 people missing
Aug 14, 2021, at 08:00 pm
Shimla/UNI: The toll from the landslide in Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur, which buried half a dozen vehicles on a road on Wednesday, rose to 20 with the recovery of three more bodies from the debris on Saturday, said Deputy Commissioner Abid Hussain Sadiq.
Jammu Police bust JeM module, arrest four terrorists, foil plans to target vital installations
Aug 14, 2021, at 07:56 pm
Jammu/UNI: Jammu Police have arrested four Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists and their associates in a drive to root out the terrorist presence in Jammu.
Aug 14 to be observed as Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM Modi
Aug 14, 2021, at 07:52 pm
New Delhi/UNI: August 14 would be observed as 'Partition Horrors Remembrance Day', Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Saturday.
Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account restored
Aug 14, 2021, at 06:17 pm
New Delhi/UNI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's Twitter account was restored by the social media platform on Friday, a week after it was locked.
Govt may prioritise children with risk factors first for COVID-19 vaccination among pediatric age
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:07 pm
New Delhi/UNI: The central government may prioritize children with underlying risk factors first when the vaccination against COVID-19 rolls out for the pediatric age, a top government official has said. However, the vaccination for children can start only after immunizing the cohort of the adult population, he added.
Domestic flights to get costlier as govt raises caps on airfare
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:54 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Flight tickets on travel within India will get costly as the Union government has increased the price cap on domestic airfares for the second time in just over two months.
Consulate General of India Toronto to virtually observe India's 75th Independence Day
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:36 am
Toronto/IBNS: The virtual observance of the 75th Independence Day of India would take place on Sunday at the Consulate General of India, Toronto premises at 8 AM (Canadian time).
Twitter India head gets US-based role amid tussle with Modi govt
Aug 14, 2021, at 05:07 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Amid Twitter India's ongoing tussle with the Narendra Modi government, the company's head in the South Asian country-Manish Maheshwari-has been given a new US-based role, a senior executive announced on Friday.
Congress starts austerity drive, asks MP's to donate Rs. 50000 per year
Aug 14, 2021, at 04:25 am
New Delhi/IBNS: The Congress party has announced a range of measures to cut cost and raise funds which include asking MPs to use their air travel benefits instead of charging the party and also donating Rs. 50,000 a year to the party's coffers.
MEA slams Pakistan Foreign Minister for blaming India over Dasu Blast
Aug 14, 2021, at 01:18 am
New Delhi/UNI: The Ministry of External Affairs on Friday termed Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi's comments as “absurd” that laid the blame on Indian and Afghan intelligence agencies for the July 14 Dasu blast in which nine Chinese workers were killed.
Rajouri grenade attack: Anti-Pakistan demonstrations staged across Jammu
Aug 14, 2021, at 12:01 am
Jammu: Various political and social outfits on Friday staged anti-Pakistan protests a day after one minor was killed and six members of a family injured in a grenade attack in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir.
Jammu and Kashmir: Prayers again suspended at historic Jamia Masjid, Hazratbal to prevent COVID
Aug 13, 2021, at 11:24 pm
Srinagar/UNI: Friday prayers were again suspended at the historic Jamia Masjid in the downtown and Assar-e-Shareif Hazratbal following fresh advisory by the administration limiting gatherings to 25 people in the Union Territory.
Security forces thwart an attempt by NSCN (KYA) to harm civilians in Nagaland's Mon district
Aug 13, 2021, at 11:12 pm
Guwahati: In a recent incident at Chenloiso, the true face of NSCN (KYA) has emerged wherein they have been indulging in nefarious activities against the local people of Nagaland.
Jammu and Kashmir: CRPF jawan, two civilians injured in grenade attack in Sopore
Aug 13, 2021, at 10:36 pm
Baramulla/UNI: A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawan and two civilians were injured in a hand grenade attack by militants in North Kashmir's Sopore district on Friday.
Police seized illegal drugs worth Rs 6 crore in Assam’s Karbi Anglong
Aug 13, 2021, at 10:29 pm
Guwahati: Police seized a huge quantity of illegal drugs worth Rs 6 crore in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district.
NCC commemorates 75th years of Independence at Shillong
Aug 13, 2021, at 10:23 pm
Shillong: On the occasion of 75th independence Day, to commemorate the sacrifice of the War heroes, a wreath laying ceremony was organised at the Rhino Museum in Shillong.
Kashmir: Security forces launch CASO in Doda
Aug 13, 2021, at 08:42 pm
Jammu/UNI: The security forces on Friday morning launched a cordon and search operation in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir.