Biden ropes in 20 Indian-Americans in his administration, 17 at key WH positions

Biden ropes in 20 Indian-Americans in his administration, 17 at key WH positions

Washington: Less than 100 hours ahead of his historic inauguration, US President-elect Joe Biden has either nominated or named at least 20 Indian Americans, including 13 women, to key positions in his administration, a new record in itself for this small ethnic community that constitutes one per cent of the country’s population. As many as […]

Traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar NH as BRO completes work on Bailey bridge

Traffic restored on Jammu-Srinagar NH as BRO completes work on Bailey bridge

Ramban/Jammu: The construction of a Bailey bridge at Kela Morh on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been completed and a trial run carried out successfully, paving the way for resumption of traffic on the strategic road, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said on Saturday. The traffic between the two capital cities of Jammu and Kashmir […]

109 new COVID-19 cases in J&K

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday reported 109 new COVID-19 cases taking the overall tally to 123217. Of the cases reported today, 55 were reported in Kashmir while Jammu division reported 54 infections. Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com

7 DCs Among 13 Officers Transferred in J&K

  Srinagar: Seven Deputy Commissioners were among 13 officers transferred by the government with immediate effect on Saturday. According to an order issued here, Bhupinder Kumar (IAS), Mission Director, National Health Mission, J&K, has been transferred and posted as Deputy Commissioner Baramulla. Anshul Garg (IAS), Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, has been transferred and posted as Deputy […]

BRO completes work on Bailey bridge on Jammu-Srinagar NH, holds trial run

BRO completes work on Bailey bridge on Jammu-Srinagar NH, holds trial run

Ramban/Jammu:  The construction of a Bailey bridge at Kela Morh on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway has been completed and a trial run carried out successfully, paving the way for resumption of traffic on the strategic road, the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) said on Saturday. The traffic between the two capital cities of Jammu and Kashmir […]

IndiGo to launch flight services between Delhi, Leh on Feb 22

IndiGo to launch flight services between Delhi, Leh on Feb 22

New Delhi:  IndiGo will launch flight services between Delhi and Leh on February 22, the private carrier announced on Saturday. Leh will be the 63rd domestic destination for IndiGo. The bookings for the daily Delhi-Leh flights have already begun, the airline said in a press release. “Leh, the capital of Ladakh, is known for its […]

India under PM Modi has fought most successful battle against coronavirus in the world:Amit Shah

India under PM Modi has fought most successful battle against coronavirus in the world:Amit Shah

Bhadravathi (Ktk):  India under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has fought the most successful battle against coronavirus in the world, and with the beginning of the vaccination drive, the country has taken the fight against the pandemic to a final stage,Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday. “The whole world for about […]

5 militant ‘associates’ arrested for pasting threat posters in Tral

5 militant ‘associates’ arrested for pasting threat posters in Tral

Awantipora: Five persons were arrested for pasting threat posters in Seer and Batagund villages of Tral area in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, police said on Saturday. A police statement issued on Saturday said that on 13 January 2021 some threat posters of a militant outfit were found pasted in Seer & Batagund villages of Tral […]

J-K LG cautions people against rumour mongers over COVID-19 vaccination

J-K LG cautions people against rumour mongers over COVID-19 vaccination

Jammu,:  Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday cautioned people against rumour mongers spreading lies about COVID-19 vaccine even as the administration said it is fully prepared to ensure a successful inoculation drive in the union territory. The coronavirus vaccination drive started at forty centres across Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday where healthcare […]

Army has boosted country’s morale during border standoff with China: Rajnath

Army has boosted country’s morale during border standoff with China: Rajnath

Lucknow,:  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian Army has boosted the morale of the country and also enabled the people to hold their heads high during the border standoff with China. Singh said this while addressing a gathering here during the ‘bhoomipujan’ and foundation stone laying ceremony of a new Command Hospital. […]