Ukraine war at 2-week mark: Russians slowed but not stopped

Washington:  Two weeks into its war in Ukraine, Russia has achieved less and struggled more than anticipated at the outset of the biggest land conflict in Europe since World War II. But the invading force of more than 150,000 troops retains large and possibly decisive advantages in firepower as they bear down on key cities. […]

Counting of votes in five states on Thursday

New Delhi/Lucknow/Panaji: Political parties were bracing for the assembly election results on Thursday in the crucial state of Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and politically volatile Uttarakhand, Goa and Manipur, sending out feelers for possible post-poll tie-ups. On the eve of the counting of votes, the Election Commission announced the removal of three officials, including the nodal officer […]

Sarpanch shot dead in Khonmoh

Sarpanch shot dead in Khonmoh

    Srinagar: A Sarpanch was shot dead by unidentified persons at Khonmoh area of Srinagar outskirts on Wednesday evening.   Official sources said that a Sarapnch identified as Sameer Ahmad Bhat was fired upon by unidentified gunmen at Khonmoh area.   He has died on the spot, officials said—(KNO)   *More details awaited* Reader […]

One dead, 14 injured in mysterious explosion at Udhampur

  Srinagar :One person died while 14 others were injured, a few of them critical, in a mysterious explosion that took place at Salathia chowk in Udhampur town of Jammu on Wednesday.   Officials said that a powerful explosion took place at Slathia chowk in Udhampur town this afternoon in which several people received injuries, […]

Several injured in mysterious explosion at Udhampur, many critical

  Jammu: Several persons were injured, a few of them critical, in a mysterious explosion that took place at a chowk in Udhampur town of Jammu on Wednesday.   Officials said that a powerful explosion took place at Slathia chowk in Udhampur town this afternoon in which several people including passengers received injuries.   “All […]

37-yr-old man’s body fished out from two days after drowning in Handwara

  Handwara: The body of a 37-year-old man, who drowned two days ago, was fished out on Wednesday from a river at Mawer area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district.   An official said that the body of Muhammad Amin Bhat, son of Ghulam Mohidin Bhat of Langate who drowned while extracting sand two […]

NIA Carrying Out Raids At Multiple Locations In Kashmir Valley

    Srinagar : National Investigation Agency (NIA) is carrying out raids at multiple locations in Kashmir Valley, officials said on Wednesday.   Official sources said  that NIA sleuths with the assistance of police and CRPF is carrying raids in Baramulla district’s Pattan and Uskara areas, Pinglana area of Pulwama and some areas of Shopian. […]

India logs 4,575 new cases, 145 fatalities in 24 hours

New Delhi: India logged 4,575 new coronavirus infections, taking the total tally of COVID-19 cases to 4,29,75,883, while the active cases dipped to 46,962, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Wednesday.       The death toll climbed to 5,15,355 with 145 fresh fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.   […]

Not all our allies currently in position to join us: US official on banning import of Russian oil

  Washington:The United States administration has said that it consulted its European allies before banning the import of Russian oil and gas while stressing that it recognizes not all of its partners were in a position to follow suit. By an executive order signed on Tuesday, Biden banned the import of Russian crude oil and […]

Militants responsible for Srinagar grenade attack identified: J&K DGP

  Kathua/Jammu: The militants responsible for a recent grenade attack in Srinagar have been identified and the case will be solved soon, Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh said on Tuesday.   Two people, including a 19-year-old woman, were killed and 32 others injured when militants exploded a grenade in the […]