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Have gone past the phase where I fear failures, enjoying every opportunity - Suryakumar Yadav

New Delhi, Apr 21 India batsman Suryakumar Yadav made his longawaited debut for India earlier this year and the Mumbai Indians star said he is enjoying every opportunity he is getting at the highest level. Suryakumar stressed he is focussing to stay in the present whil...

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Erling Braut
Erling Braut Haaland is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Bundesliga club Borussia Dortmund and the Norway national team. A prolific goalscorer, Haaland is recognised for his pace, athleticism and strength, earning him the nickname, 'The Te...

Ojha backs KKR to persist with Harbhajan Singh

Mumbai, Apr 21 Former India off-spinner Pragyan Ojha backed Kolkata Knight Riders to persist with veteran cricketer Harbhajan Singh, especially because of his vast experience of playing at the Wankhede Stadium for the Mumbai Indians from 2008 to 2017. Harbhajan, who wa...

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Dipa Karmakar
Dipa Karmakar (born 9 August 1993) is an Indian artistic gymnast. Karmakar first gained attention when she won a bronze medal at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, becoming the first Indian female gymnast to do so in the history of the Games. She also won a bronze...

Swarnim Vijay Mashaal commenced at Balidan Stambh

Jammu, Apr 21 Commemorating the 50 years of 1971 war as “Swarnim Vijay Varsh”, Shivalik Brigade received the ‘Swarnim Vijay Mashaal’ at Balidan Stambh, Jammu today. The celebrations commenced with the Wreath laying at Balidan Stambh by Brig AP Singh, Commander, Shivali...

South Korea muscles in on global arms trade

New Dehi, Apr 21 Seoul, South Korea – South Korea celebrated its entry into the “elite group of fighter jet producers” this month, unveiling its domestically-developed KF-21 Boramae in a blaze of lights and pop music and a glowing endorsement from President Moon Jae-in...

Army organizes safe roads save lives

Jammu, Apr 21 An awareness lecture on “Road Safety” was organised by Indian Army at youth centre, Surankote in District Poonch (J&K), as part of its drive to spread awareness and encourage responsible road behavior amongst the citizens of the region. The main theme of ...

Navy’s nuclear-powered attack submarine project before CCS for approval

New Dehi, Apr 21 The Indian Navy is prioritising the SSN program due to the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s growing presence in the Indian Ocean. Indian Navy’s project to build nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) is before the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) f...

IAF Chief to flag off 6 Rafales from France today

New Delhi, Apr 21 Indian Air Force Chief, Rakesh Bhadauria will flag off 6 Rafale fighters from the Merignac-Bordeaux airbase in France today. The IAF chief visited France on April 20 and will be in the country until April 23 during which he will meet with his counterp...

Government adopts 5 pronged strategy to contain corona spread

* MORE THAN 17 LAKH DOSES OF VACCINE MADE TILL DATE INCLUDING 63675 INOCULATIONS MADE YESTERDAY * 36 MORE OXYGEN GENERATION PLANTS IN OFFING, 23 TO BE MADE FUNCTIONAL IN COMING WEEK --------- Jammu, Apr 21 Intensifying its efforts against the spread of Covid- 19 vir...

24 Covid patients die after oxygen tank leak at Nashik hospital

Nashik/Mumbai, Apr 21 At least 24 COVID-19 patients on ventilator support suffocated to death on Wednesday when their oxygen supply stopped suddenly because of a malfunction in the main storage at a civicrun hospital in Nashik in Maharashtra, officials said. The govern...

Designated Private hospitals to increase bed capacity for Covid patients: Div Com

Jammu, Apr 21 Divisional Commissioner Jammu, Dr Raghav Langer today convened a meeting of Health and Medical Education Department regarding rationalization of Covid cases management in designated private health care institutions. The meeting was attended by CEO Shrine ...

Shat Chandi Maha Yagya concludes at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

Katra, Apr 21 Shat Chandi Maha Yagya organised by Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board at the Holy Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Ji during Navratras for peace, prosperity and health of humanity, concluded today with Purna Ahuti, on the auspicious occasion of Ramanava...

Covid surge: Jammu admin launches drive to enforce containment guidelines

Jammu, Apr 21 A massive drive was today launched by the District Administration Jammu for effective implementation of guidelines and SOPs issued for containment of Covid-19 Pandemic. The District Administration Jammu, through the ADMs, SDMs, Tehsildars and Naib Tehsild...

Building an Aatmnirbhar Bharat will solve every crisis: Sat Sharma

Jammu, Apr 21 Former State President BJP and Ex Minister Sat Sharma (CA) inaugurated OM Sai Steel and Aluminium store at Paloura area, Akhnoor Road. He was also accompanied by UT President BJP Kissan Morcha Omi Khajuria, District General Secretary BJP Rajesh Gupta, Own...

ADDRESS GENUINE ISSUES OF TRANSPORTERS: RANDHAWA

Jammu, Apr 21 Transporters are the backbone of economy of Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir which provide livelihood to thousands of families and their genuine issues should be taken seriously and must be addressed on priority. It was stated by the former Member Leg...

Art represents culture, heritage; needs promotion & preservation: Kavinder

Jammu, Apr 21 Former Deputy Chief Minister and senior BJP leader, Kavinder Gupta has asserted that art is an important component of the culture and heritage of any civilization and as such it needs to be promoted and preserved not only for the present generation but fo...

Zojila pass connecting Kashmir valley and Ladakh opens

New Delhi, Apr 21 The BRO on Wednesday opened the Zojila pass that provides vital road link between the Kashmir valley and Ladakh, officials said. The pass normally closes by mid-November every year, with the onset of winters when the temperatures dip to subzero degree...

COVIS HIELD AT Rs 400 A DOSE FOR STATES, Rs 600 FOR PRIVATE HOSPITALS: SERUM INSTITUTE

New Delhi, Apr 21 Serum Institute of India (SII) on Wednesday fixed the prices of Covishield vaccine at Rs 400 per dose for state governments and Rs 600 per dose for private hospitals. “Following the Government of India directives, we are announcing the prices of the C...

NO TRAFFIC ON SRINAGARJAMMU HIGHWAY, LEH, MUGHAL ROADS STILL SHUT

Srinagar, Apr 21 Traffic will remain suspended for weekly maintenance on Wednesday on the 270- km-long Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only all-weather road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country. The national highway, linking Union Territory (UT) ...

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India invited as a guest to G7 foreign ministers meet
As stated by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), United Kingdom extended an invitation for India to participate as a guest country in the G7 Foreign and Development ministers meeting scheduled for the next month. This year the G7 meeting will be ho...

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Secretary of State, US, and EAM of India exchange views
India's External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar and his US counterpart, Secretary of State Tony Blinken, discussed several bilateral, regional and global concerns, including Afghanistan, Myanmar and climate change, over phone. Both sides tweeted about their conversat...

JK reports 2204 new cases, 13 more deaths

Jammu, Apr 21 The Government on Wednesday informed that 2204 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19), 905 from Jammu division and 1299 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 15...

J&K Police orders transfers and postings of 56 DySPs

Jammu, Apr 21 The Jammu and Kashmir Police has ordered transfer and posting of 56 Deputy Superintendants of Police Vide Order No 1331 of 2021 dated: 21-04-2021. Those transferred include Kamaljit Singh who was awaiting posting in PHQ has been transferred and posted as ...

Vaccine helps prevent severe illness says AIIMS Director

New Delhi, Apr 21 AIIMS Delhi Director Dr Randeep Guleria on Wednesday said that COVID-19 vaccine prevents people from getting severe illness though it may not prevent their getting infection. Addressing issues related to COVID-19 along with Dr Devi Shetty, Chairman, N...

India to retire first kilo-class submarine this year

New Delhi, Apr 21 The Indian Navy is decommissioning the INS Sindhudhvaj, a Kilo-class submarine, sometime this year. It will set in motion a process of phasing out of a class of boats that have formed the backbone of the navy’s underseas fleet for nearly three decades...

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria holds talks with French Air Force Chief

New Dehi, Apr 21 Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday held talks with Gen Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff of French Air and Space Force (FASF), on ways to further expand cooperation between the two sides. Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria is on a fi...

Dhoni's mother and father test positive for Covid-19, admitted to private hospital in Ranchi

Ranchi, Apr 21 Former India cricketer MS Dhoni's mother, Devaki Devi and father, Pan Singh have tested positive for Covid-19. Dhoni's parents have been admitted to a private hospital in Ranchi. MS Dhoni's father and mother are receiving treatment at Pulse Superspeciali...

Bangladesh reach 302 for 2 on Day 1 vs Sri Lanka after Najmul Hossain's maiden hundred

Kandy, Apr 21 Bangladesh produced a fantastic batting performance on Day 1 of the first Test against Sri Lanka on Wednesday thanks to Najmul Hossain Shanto's maiden international hundred in Kandy. Bangladesh reached 302 for 2 at stumps with Najmul Hossain unbeaten on 1...

DC vs MI: Delhi would have planned well, playing in Chepauk will be their biggest challenge-Pragyan Ojha

New Delhi, Apr 20 Former India spinner Pragyan Ojha feels that Delhi Capitals would have planned really well for their IPL 2021 game against Mumbai Indians but playing in Chepauk will be their biggest challenge. Although both DC and MI head into this game on the back o...

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Kashyap Parupalli (IND)
Parupalli Kashyap (born 8 September 1986) is a badminton player from India. He trains at Gopichand Badminton Academy. He was awarded the Arjuna Award by Government of India in 2012. He created history by reaching the quarter-finals of men's singles at 2012 London Olymp...

MI coach Mahela Jayawardene explains why Hardik Pandya is not bowling: Want to be sure that he is comfortable

Chennai, Apr 20 Mumbai Indians coach Mahela Jayawardene has said that they don't want to risk an injury to Hardik Pandya which is why he is not bowling in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 just yet. Hardik had a surgery on his back just before IPL 2020 and has bowle...

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Vikas Krishan Yadav
Vikas Krishan Yadav (born 10 February 1992) is an Indian male boxer from Bhiwani district in Haryana, who won a gold medal in the 2010 Asian Games in the Lightweight category and a gold medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games Due to the ban on the Boxing Federation of Ind...

Army conducted training capsule

Rajouri, Apr 20 Under the aegis of Kalidhar Brigade, a training capsule for four weeks was conducted for J&K youth to prepare them for joining the elite Indian Army. The aim of the training was to provide a structured cadre under which the selected individuals were pro...

Army, Rotary Club & Borderless World Foundation organises free medical camp

Srinagar, Apr 20 Indian Army under aegis of Chinar Corps & in collaboration with Rotary Club, Pune and Borderless World Foundation organised a series of Medical Camps for the people of Baramulla, Naugam & Uri in UT of J & K from 15 to 18 April 21 as a goodwill gesture ...

MIDEAST SHOULD TAKE NOTE OF INDIA’S FADING ‘SUPERPOWER’ HOPES

New Delhi, Apr 20 In a world where China and the US are likely to be in constant competition, India is emerging as the probable hedge power between the two. This will have repercussions for India’s role in the Middle East. India’s image remains that of a nonaligned nat...

Rajnath reviews preparedness of ministry of defence & armed forces

New Delhi,Apr 20 Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh held a virtual meeting to review the preparedness of Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces to deal with the recent spike in COVID-19 cases across the country, in New Delhi on April 20, 2021. Defence Secretary Dr Ajay Kumar, C...

Lockdown should be the last option: Modi to State Govts

New Delhi, Apr 20 With the second wave of the pandemic sweeping across the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation on Tuesday. Ruling out a countrywide lockdown, Modi said that state governments should impose a lockdown only as a last resort. "The se...

MoS Jitendra Singh tests positive for COVID-19

New Delhi, Apr 20 Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region Jitendra Singh on Tuesday joined the list of the country’s leaders who have contracted the COVID- 19 virus. Confirming it on Twitter, Singh said “I have today tested COVID positive with s...

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Military alliances have never been India’s heritage: Dr Jaishankar
New Delhi, Apr 20 Speaking at the All India Management Association’s (AIMA) National Leadership Conclave on Tuesday, 20 April 2021, External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar ruled out the possibility of QUAD set of nations evolving into anything like NATO or that sort....

DGP GREETS PEOPLE ON RAMNAVMI

Jammu Apr, 20 Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh has greeted the people of Jammu & Kashmir on the occasion of Ramnavmi. He has wished the people and families of police martyrs, J&K police personnel, security forces and their families a blessed festival. In his me...

Open up your medical facilities for civilians: Rajnath to Army

New Delhi, Apr 20 Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the Indian Army to open up its medical facilities for civilians and asked top commanders in states to be in touch with the Chief Ministers to provide assistance in the battle against Covid. “The defence ministe...

TRAFFIC SUSPENDED ON SGR-JMU HIGHWAY DUE TO LANDSLIDE

Srinagar, Apr 20 Traffic on 270-km-long Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only all weather road connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, was suspended on Tuesday due to fresh landslides in Ramban area, official sources said. Hundreds of vehicles, incl...

ARMY CANCELS CEE IN J&K’sSAMBA

Jammu, Apr 20 The Indian Army on Monday announced cancellation of a Common Entrance Examination (CEE) scheduled for April 25 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district for candidates who successfully cleared a recently held recruitment rally. The Army had conducted a month-...

COVID-19: CISCE cancels ICSE class 10 board examination

New Delhi, Apr 20 In wake of the prevailing COVID-19 situation, the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations (CISCE) on Tuesday announced the cancellation of the class 10 board examination. However, the status of exams for class 12 remains the same as the...

Only 50% shops to open on alternate days says LG

Jammu, Apr 20 Amid the continuing surge in the number of covid-19 cases, the government on Tuesday ordered 50% opening of shops in market complexes, bazaars, and malls within the municipal and urban local body limits. “Only 50% shops in Market complexes / Bazaars / Mal...

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WE SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN UN AND REGIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: JAISHANKAR AT UNSC
New Delhi, Apr 20 Minister of External Affairs, Dr S Jaishankar, addressed an open debate at United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over enhancing cooperation between the UN and regional and sub-regional organisations for finding better solutions to conflicts in their ...

Markets to remain closed on Sundays in Jammu city: JCC

Jammu, Apr 20 At a time when Lieutenant Governor administration of Jammu and Kashmir have ordered 50 per cent opening of markets besides laying out a number of new SOPs amid surge in Corona virus cases, Jammu's Chamber of Commerce has rolled out a new market timing in ...

Youth repatriated from PoK after 8 months

Karnah(Bandipora), Apr 20 A youth from Bandipura, who had inadvertently crossed into forward areas of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in September last year, has been repatriated following proactive coordination by Indian authorities. An Army release said that Mohammad Sayee...

No plans of imposing any sort of lockdown in Kashmir: Div Com

Srinagar, Apr 20 Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P.K Pole Tuesday said that there is a callousness in the public which needs to be plugged sooner the better and that there was no plans to impose any sort of lockdown in the valley as the administration is following the ...

Around 17 lakh people vaccinated against COVID in J&K

Srinagar, Apr 20 The Jammu and Kashmir administration has vaccinated around 17 lakh people against the COVID-19 with no reported case of extreme adverse events. As per the official figures till 19th of April, over 16.9 lakh have been vaccinated of which 8.14 lakh peopl...

Next 3 weeks critical in fight against Covid-19, plan in advance: Centre to UTs

New Delhi, Apr 20 The Centre on Tuesday advised all union territories to ensure strict enforcement of COVIDappropriate behaviour along with restrictions on movement and large gatherings, an official statement said. The UTs were also asked to ramp up testing and augment...

DRDO DEVELOPS NOVEL OXYGEN DELIVERY SYSTEM

New Delhi,Apr 20 The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed SpO2 (Blood Oxygen Saturation) supplemental oxygen delivery system for soldiers posted at extreme high-altitude areas. Developed by Defence Bio-Engineering & Electro Medical Laborat...

Arrmy organises awareness lecture on malaria

Udhampur,Apr 20 Indian Army organised an awareness lecture on Malaria on the occasion of World Malaria Day at Patnazi in district Kishtwar. The aim of the lecture was to enhance awareness about Malaria amongst the locals. While addressing the locals, medical representa...

Army interact with youth & screening of movie on 1971 Indo-Pak war

Jammu, Apr 20 Indian Army has always taken initiative in conducting various campaigns to create awareness on glorious history of our nation. In order to fulfil the aforesaid purpose and also in line with Swarnim Vijay Varsh Celebrations, an interaction with youth & scr...

NCC cadets paid homage to martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan

Jammu, Apr 20 NCC Girl Cadets of Government College for Women, Udhampur today visited the statue of Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajan, SC at T Morh, Udhampur and paid homage on his 32nd birthday. The brave heart was martyred in an anti-terrorist operation in Kashmir. Under...

Armuy interacts with gujjar and bakarwals

Jammu, Apr 20 Gujjars and Bakarwals have a unique lifestyle wherein the nomadic tribes with their livestock move to upper reaches of Himalayan ranges during summer and return to lower reaches in winters. Their culture and traditions have a great impact on the socio-pol...

Army organises awareness lecture on malaria

Jammu, Apr 20 Indian Army organised an awareness lecture on Malaria on the occasion of World Malaria Day at Patnazi in District Kishtwar (J&K). The aim of the lecture was to enhance awareness about Malaria amongst the locals. While addressing the locals, medical repres...

ICC confident World Test Championship final will go ahead as planned despite UK ‘red list’ over Covid-19 surge

New Delhi, Apr 20 The International Cricket Council on Monday said that it is confident of hosting the World Test Championship final as scheduled despite the worsening Covid-19 situation, especially in India. The final of the inaugural edition of the Test Championship ...

Players were not involved in any processes, I heard first hand about it yesterday: Jurgen Klopp on Super League

New Delhi, Apr 20 Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp said he and his squad had found out about the club's involvement in plans for a breakaway Super League only on Sunday and urged angry fans not to blame the players. The German, who has spoken out in the past against a Eu...

Borussia Dortmund insist they will not join European Super League

New Delhi, Apr 19 Borussia Dortmund are fully behind the proposed Champions League reform and will not be one of the clubs joining the proposed European Super League. The European Super League was announced with 12 founding clubs -- AC Milan, Arsenal FC, Atletico Madri...

MS Dhoni sets new record as he completes 200 matches as CSK captain

New Delhi, Apr 19 MS Dhoni has become the first player to captain a franchise for 200 times in T20 cricket. The former India captain walked out for the toss as Chennai Super Kings skipper for the 200th time. Notably, Dhoni had completed 200 T20 matches for the 3-time I...

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Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané (born 10 April 1992) is a Senegalese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Premier League club Liverpool and the Senegal national team. Regarded as one of the best players in the world, Mané finished fourth for the 2019 Ballon d'Or, and in the aw...

Rio Ferdinand embarrassed as Manchester United among 12 elite clubs in breakaway Super League

New Delhi, Ap 19 Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand came up with a strongly-worded reaction to breakaway European Super League right after 12 elite clubs in Europe announced the split in European football. Top sides, including Real Madrid, United, Barcelona, Juvent...

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Sharath Gayakwad
Sharath M. Gayakwad is an Indian Paralympic swimmer from Bangalore. At the 2014 Asian Games, he broke P.T. Usha's record for most number of medals by an Indian at any multi-discipline event by winning 6 medals. Coming from a modest financial background, he has over 30 ...

India, Pakistan foreign ministers in UAE; no Indo-Pak meet on cards

New Delhi, Apr 19 The Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan are in Abu Dhabi, UAE on separate bilateral visit and engagements with the Emirati leadership. While Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived on Saturday, External Affairs Minister of India S...

Lecture on how to join armed forces conducted

Jammu, Apr 19 Indian Army is one of the popular options for employment for the youth of Rajouri and Poonch region. Over the years, vacancies for Indian Army earmarked for the region have been oversubscribed thereby, making the possibilities of achieving successful recr...

India, Israel, US can carve out trilateral cooperation on defence technology

New Delhi, Apr 19 With technology becoming one of the main drivers of contemporary international relations, defining politics, security and economics, India, Israel and the US can carve out trilateral cooperation focusing on defence technology, says a paper by the Mumb...

US Naval intrusion exposes India’s political weakness

New Delhi, Apr 19 In a move that has deeply embarrassed the Indian government, a guided missile destroyer from the US 7th Fleet transgressed into India’s exclusive economic zone on 7 April. Later that day, the fleet commander issued a statement saying, ‘This freedom of...

‘Standoff in Ladakh is for long haul, no de-escalation in sight’

New Delhi, Apr 19 The deployment of the Indian and the Chinese troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh is unlikely to ease in the near future as there is no pressure on the Chinese to disengage, believe defence experts. There are around 50,000 troo...

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Vaccination biggest weapon in fight against COVID-19: PM

New Delhi, Apr 19 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that vaccination is the biggest weapon in the fight against coronavirus and urged the doctors to encourage more and more patients to get vaccinated. The Prime Minister, while interacting with doctors across ...

J&K reports 1516 cases, 6 deaths

Jammu, Apr 19 The Government on Monday informed that 1516 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID-19) 768 from Jammu division and 748 from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 148208....

All above 18 eligible to get vaccine from May 1

New Delhi, Apr 19 In a significant decision to check the surge in COVID-19 cases, the government on Monday announced that everyone above the age of 18 from will be eligible to take vaccine from May 1. The decision on a liberalised and accelerated Phase 3 strategy of CO...

Amid rising Covid-19 cases, BJP leader flags off shoba yatra

Jammu, Apr 19 In the middle of rising Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir and the government closing educational institutions, the BJP today flagged off Shoba Yatra. In a statement here, BJP vice-president Yudhvir Sethi flagged off a Shoba Yatra from Kanji House near S...

CHIEF OF AIR STAFF VISIT TO FRANCE

New Delhi, Apr 19 Marking the continuity of growing bilateral defence cooperation with the French Air and Space Force, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) left for France today on an official visit. The visit of CAS from 19-23...

FRESH TWO-WAY TRAFFIC ALLOWED ON SGR-JMU HIGHWAY

Srinagar, Apr 19 Fresh two-way traffic was on Monday allowed on Srinagar-Jammu national highway, the only road connecting Kashmir valley with rest of the country, after clearance all the stranded vehicles on Sunday. However, the Srinagar-Leh highway, linking Union Terr...

DELHI UNDER LOCKDOWN FROM 10 PM TODAY TILL 5 AM APRIL 26: ARVIND KEJRIWAL

New Delhi, Apr 19 To tackle the surge in COVID-19 cases, a six-day complete ‘corona lockdown’ has been imposed in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday. The lockdown will be in place from 10 pm today till 5 am on April 26, the Chief ...

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UK PM BORIS JOHNSON CANCELS INDIA VISIT DUE TO CURRENT COVID-19 SITUATION
New Delhi, Apr 19 United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson has cancelled his upcoming India visit due to the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic. The information about his cancellation of the India trip was shared by the Ministry of External Affairs through an official sta...

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MEA JAISHANKAR IN DUBAI TO DISCUSS ECONOMIC AND BILATERAL COOPERATION WITH HIS COUNTERPART SHEIKH ABDULLAH
New Delhi, Apr 19 India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, landed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday, 18 April 2021. Dr Jaishankar is on an official visit to discuss bilateral and economic cooperation with his UAE counterpart Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Over th...

Four EMRS being opened in J&K

Srinagar, Apr 19 The Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Government of India (GoI) intends to open four Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in the Jammu and Kashmir for which recruitment of teaching staff will be done by National Testing Agency (NTA). Only Jammu and Kashm...

EX PM MANMOHAN SINGH TESTS +VE FOR COVID-19, HOSPITALISED

New Delhi, Apr 19 Party sources maintain that Singh's condition is stable and he has been admitted at AIIMS Trauma Centre as a precaution given his advanced age and co-morbidities. Singh had attended the virtually convened Congress Working Committee meeting on Saturday...

BRO upgrades crucial bridge in 8 days

Leh (Ladakh), Apr 19 Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has in a record eight days revamped and upgraded a crucial 110 feet long bridge on the Leh-Sarchu Road connecting the cold desert with Manali for smooth movement of heavy convoys of the army and civilian vehicles. BR...

Cancellation of CEE on April 25 at APS BD Bari

Samba, Apr 19 Indian Army had conducted an Army Recruitment Rally at Sunjuwan Military Station from 10 February to 10 March 2021 for the post of Sol GD, GD, Sol (Tech), Sol (NA/Vet) and Sol (Clk/SKT) for the candidates hailing from the districts of Doda, Jammu, Kathua,...

Swarnim Vijay Mashaal reaches Kaluchak Military Station

Jammu, Apr 19 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of India’s military victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, Swarnim Vijay Mashaal is being carried to various parts of the country. The Swarnim Vijay Mashaal made its journey though Kathua, Basholi, Samba, Ra...

Jose Mourinho sacked as Tottenham Hotspur manager

New Delhi, Apr 19 Tottenham Hostpur have sacked their manager Jose Mourinho after just 17 months in charge. The Portuguese had replaced Mauricio Pochettino as Tottenham manager in November 2019 and guided the club to sixth in the Premier League during his first season ...

RCB have found sweet spot this season, their batting order is sorted - Deep Dasgupta

New Delhi, Apr 18 Former India wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta has said that Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have managed to start their IPL campaign on a positive note this year because of a sorted batting order among other reasons. The cricketer-turned-commentat...

Maxwell, de Villiers power Royal Challengers to 3rd straight win in IPL 2021

Chennai, Apr 18 Royal Challengers Bangalore stretched their unbeaten streak to 3 matches in a row on Sunday as they registered a 38-run win over Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 10 to return to the top of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 points table. Chasing a mammo...

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Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne is a Belgian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Premier League club Manchester City, where he is vice-captain, and the Belgian national team. Recognized for his exceptional passing, shooting and dribbling abilities, he is widely consi...

Gambhir slams Eoin Morgan - Most ridiculous captaincy I have ever seen

Chennai, Apr 18 Former Kolkata Knight Riders captain Gautam Gambhir was furious with current skipper Eoin Morgan's performance as the leader during Match 10 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Sunday. Morgan gave mystery spinn...

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Manjeet Chhillar
Manjeet Chhillar (born 18 August 1986) is an Indian professional kabaddi player, who currently represents Tamil Thalaivas in VIVO Pro Kabaddi. He was a member of the India national kabaddi team and won an Asian games gold medal in 2014 and Asian Indoor Games in 2014 in...

Army conducts mobile repair course

Poonch, Apr 18 For imparting skills and creating job opportunity for unemployed youths, Indian Army conducted a NSDC accredited three month course on “Mobile Repair” at Surankote in District Poonch (J&K) from 13 January 2021 to 17 April 2021 which concluded with the cl...

Army organises lecture on social responsibility

Reasi, Apr 18 Indian Army, in its continued effort to spread awareness on various socio- economic issues, organised a lecture cum interaction on social issues for people of Chasana Village in District Reasi (J&K). Social responsibility makes individuals accountable for...

Army educates children on cyber crime

Poonch, Apr 18 A large number of students now a day use smart phones. To educate risks involved while using the smart phones, Army organised an awareness lecture on “Cyber Crime” at Government High School, Ari in District Poonch (J&K). Large number of students from Ari...

Sale of more Rafales, Scorpenes & Naval helicopters on table

New Delhi, Apr 18 On Friday, French foreign minister Jean Yves le Drian left India after a three-day visit to India which covered a wide range of bilateral and multilateral subjects. The visit, third of a senior French minister in four months, was the final preparatory...

“Awaam ki Awaaz” programme goes On-Air

LG connects with people; shares valuable insights, suggestions received from citizens
* LG URGES THE PEOPLE TO FOLLOW COVID SOPS AND EXTEND THEIR COOPERATION TO CORONA WARRIORS IN THIS FIGHT AGAINST THE DEADLY VIRUS * GOVT CREATING FAVOURABLE ECOSYSTEM FOR BUDDING AND EXISTING WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS * GOVT WORKING ON PROMOTING DIFFERENT MODELS OF ONLIN...

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INDIA, PAK FOREIGN MINISTERS IN UAE; NO INDO-PAK MEET ON CARDS
New Delhi, Apr 18 The Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan are in Abu Dhabi, UAE on separate bilateral visit and engagements with the Emirati leadership. While Pakistan's foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi arrived on Saturday, External Affairs Minister of India S...

NEGATIVE ROLE OF A NEIGHBOUR, JAISHANKAR AND AFGHAN NSA HINTS TOWARDS PAKISTAN

New Delhi, Apr 18 India's External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar, and National Security Adviser of Afghanistan, Hamdullah Mohib, slammed Pakistan's role in peddling and backing the Taliban without any direct mention of its name. This development was a part of the R...

Army personnel shoots himself dead in Ramban

Ramban, Apr 18 An Army personnel allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle inside a camp in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. Sepoy Hanuman Choudhary, who was on sentry duty, was found dead at his camp in Ukhral area around midni...

India records 2,61,500 cases, 1,501 deaths in last 24 hours

New Delhi, Apr 18 India reported its highest- ever single-day spike of COVID-19 cases with over 2.61 lakh new cases and more than 1,500 deaths in the last 24 hours, according to the Union Health Ministry on Sunday. In the last 24 hours, 1,501 COVID-related deaths were ...

IIT-JEE (Main) Apr Session Exams Postponed Amid Covid Surge

New Delhi, Apr 18 The JEE (Main) – 2021 April session has been postponed “taking into account the safety and well-being of students,” as per the public notice by the National Testing Agency (NTA) shared by Union Education Minister Ramesh Pokhriyal on Sunday amid the ma...

MAJOR RESHUFFLE IN CIVIL ADMINISTRATION

Jammu, Apr 18 The government of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered major reshuffle in the civil administration. As per the Government Order No.344–JK(GAD) of 2021, Dated:18.04.2021 the government has ordered transfers and postings of the following officers. Those transferre...

PHQ ISSUES GRADE PROMOTION ORDER OF 142 OFFICERS

Jammu, Apr 18 Jammu and Kashmir Police Headquarters has issued grade promotion order in respect of 142 Non- Gazetted Officers which includes Inspectors/ Sub-Inspectors. Besides, two Assistant Sub-Inspectors of Executive Police were promoted to the rank of Sub-Inspector...

DISHA meeting: Dr Jitendra reviews achievements under Central Schemes in district Kishtwar

Asks PRIs to play active role in participatory development
Jammu, Apr 18 Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region and Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh today reviewed the progress achieved under different centrally sponsored schemes in d...

RAHUL GANDHI SUSPENDS ALL RALLIES IN BENGAL

New Delhi, Apr 18 In view of the spike in COVID-19 cases, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Sunday announced the suspension of all his forthcoming public rallies in poll-bound West Bengal and advised other political leaders to do the same. “In view of the COVID situation...

JK reports 1526 cases, six deaths

Jammu, Apr 18 The Government on Sunday informed that 1526 new positive cases of novel Corona virus (COVID- 19),547from Jammu division and 979from Kashmir division, have been reported today, thus taking the total number of positive cases in Jammu and Kashmir to 146692. ...

Army organizes volleyball match

Udhampur, Apr 18 Volleyball has traditionally been a popular game of Chenab region and is followed passionately by people of all ages. It is a common sight to see the youth playing the game throughout Doda District. In order to provide an opportunity to local youth for...

China refuses to leave hot springs and Gogra, steps up drive to recruit Tibetans: Reports

New Delhi, Apr 18 The standoff between India and Chinese troops at the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh is more than a year old now. After eleven rounds of military discussions, the issue is yet to be resolved as the Chinese are reluctant to return to the...

Army organises lecture on “1971 Indo-Pak war”

Udhampur, Apr 18 Indian Army organised a lecture on “1971 Indo-Pak War” in remote area of Lower Gund with the aim of spreading awareness about the decisive victory of India over Pakistan in 1971 and also highlighting the importance of “Vijay Diwas’’ in remembrance of I...

Army organizes medical camp

Kishtwar, Apr 18 Indian Army always remembers its Veterans and fallen heroes and genuinely cares about their families. As a mark of gratitude and reaching out to its larger family, a Medical Camp for Veer Naris, Widows, Ex-servicemen & their dependents of Kishtwar dist...

Army celebrates World Heritage Day

Rajouri, Apr 18 Army organised a lecture on World Heritage Day at Saryah in District Rajouri (J&K) on 18 April 2021. The theme of this year World Heritage Day celebration is “Complex Pasts: Diverse Futures”. During the lecture, the students were made aware of the histo...

Army organises lecture on safe roads save lives

Rajouri, Apr 18 An awareness lecture on “Road Safety and Prevention” was organised by Indian Army at Government Higher Secondary School, Kakora in District Rajouri (J&K). The audience was guided about wearing of the helmets and seat belts while traveling. If correctly ...

Manjrekar slams SRH team selection: Sorry to say, they did not deserve to win

New Delhi, Apr 18 Former India cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar has slammed Sunrisers Hyderabad for their team selection in Saturday's match against defending champions Mumbai Indians in Chennai. The cricketer-turned-commentator said that SRH deserved to lose as they had thr...

AB de Villiers reveals his 4-point suggestion to Virat Kohli during India vs England series

New Delhi, Apr 16 Former South Africa captain and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) star AB de Villiers has revealed the 4- point suggestion he gave India captain Virat Kohli during the England series. Notably, Kohli himself has talked about seeking de Villiers's help ...

MS Dhoni becomes 1st player to feature in 200 T20 matches for Chennai Super Kings

New Delhi, Apr 16 Chennai Super Kings captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni added yet another feather to his cap on Friday as took the field for the 200th time in T20s for his franchise in Match 7 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021. Dhoni is the first player to feature in ...

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Anrich Nortje out of quarantine after three negative Covid-19 tests, positive result was false

New Delhi, Apr 16 Delhi Capitals on Friday announced that their South African pacer Anrich Nortje has joined the team's bio-secure bubble, after he tested negative for COVID-19 in 3 successive tests. The 2020 finalists also confirmed that Nortje was positive result in ...

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Ist batch clears certificate courses on Digital Marketing- Entrepreneurship from JKEDI

Y B News Jammu, Apr 16 The first-ever batch of two short term certificate courses on Digital Marketing and Entrepreneurship 101, organized by Jammu and Kashmir Entrepreneurship Development Institute (JKEDI) concluded today here at the Bari Brahmana campus. The objectiv...

America and India need a little flexibility at sea

New Delhi, Apr 16 Headlines recently shrieked outrage in India after an April 7 announcement from the U.S. 7th Fleet that it had conducted a freedom of navigation operation (commonly referred to as a FONOP) in the Indian Ocean targeting Indian claims. Some Indian comme...

IAF's LCA order to boost domestic defence industry: Defence Minister

New Delhi, Apr 16 The Rs 48,000-crore order from the Indian Air Force (IAF) for 83 light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas would substantially boost the domestic defence industry and promote selfreliance, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Thursday. Addressing the biannu...

Indian nuclear attack submarines (SSN) and security calculus in Indian Ocean: Pak Media

Islamabad, Apr 16 In March 2021, as reported in the media, the Indian Navy is all set to acquire three indigenously built nuclear-powered submersible ships (SSN), commonly known as nuclear- powered attack submarines. Diplomat magazine has reported that the Indian Navy ...

Launch of India's new-age earth imaging military satellite by May 15: ISRO

New Delhi, Apr 16 The launch of the country’s most advanced earth observation satellite GISAT-1, which will allow India to better monitor the subcontinent, including its borders with Pakistan and China, is slated for launch before May 15. The launch of the 2,268- kg sa...

MONSOON TO BE NORMAL THIS YEAR, SAYS IMD

New Delhi, Apr 16 The Southwest Monsoon, which brings more than 75 per cent of rainfall to the country, is expected to be normal this year, the India Meteorological Department said on Friday. The Long Period Average (LPA) rainfall will be 98 per cent with an error marg...

2 PEOPLE ARRESTED WITH NARCOTICS IN RAJOURI

Jammu, Apr 16 Two men were arrested with narcotics in Jammu and Kashmir”s Rajouri district on Friday, officials said. A police team on routine patrolling at Thanamandi Shahdra road stopped a car for checking. Upon searching the vehicle, around 10 grams of heroin and ca...

COVID-19 FALLOUT: BOTE POSTPONES ALL EXAMS TILL FURTHER ORDERS

Srinagar, Apr 16 Amid spike in COVID- 19 cases across Jammu and Board, the Board of Technical Education (BOTE) on Friday postponed all examinations till further orders. “All principals and students are notified that the examinations in all polytechnic colleges of 1st, ...

LG takes comprehensive review of various CVPPPL projects in JK

* CALLS FOR BETTER SYNERGY BETWEEN AGENCIES FOR MAKING J&K POWER SURPLUS * STRESSES ON TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OF LOCALS IN ONGOING VENTURES * ISSUES DIRECTIONS FOR ENSURING COMPLETION OF ONGOING PROJECTS WITHIN SET TIMELINES ------------ Jammu, Apr 16 Lieutenant G...

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MEA’s internship experiment may be replicated in other ministries
New Delhi, Apr 16 The Ministry of External Affairs will take in about 60 interns every year in two batches, with each intern working three months with the Ministry. The idea of inviting interns for the Ministry is to offer a closer look at the working and framework of ...

As India looks to import Oxygen, MEA handed task to explore sources

New Delhi, Apr 6 India has witnessed an unprecedented surge in new COVID infections, with around 2 lakh new positive cases reported on Thursday. Will the rise in cases, the government has felt the shortage in Oxygen for the patients facing acute infection. The Centre h...

Three extortionists held in J&K’s Baramulla

Srinagar, Apr 16 Three alleged extortionists, including a panch, were arrested and toy weapons seized from their possession in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Friday. A complaint was received from Mudasir Ahmad Shiekh, a resident of Panzipora ar...

No Haj without two vaccine doses: Haj Committee of India

Mumbai, Apr 16 In a major development, the Haj Committee of India (HCI) has said that no Indian Muslims shall be allowed to go for the annual Haj pilgrimage unless they have taken the two vaccine doses. The HCI CEO Maqsood Ahmed Khan made the announcement late on Thurs...

Narendra Modi calls for increasing production of medical-grade oxygen

New Delhi, Apr 16 Amid a steep rise in coronavirus cases, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday undertook a comprehensive review to ensure adequate medical-grade oxygen supply in the country and called for ramping up its production. With cases hitting a new peak in se...

JK records 1,144 new cases, 2 more deaths

Jammu, Apr 16 The Covid-19 cases in Jammu and Kashmir continue to show a spurt as 1,144 fresh positive cases were reported on Friday pushing the number of active cases near 10,620 which otherwise were less than 600 around a month before. Two more deaths were reported i...

BJP Panch among three arrested for extortion in Sopore

Srinagar, Apr 16 Police on Friday claimed to have arrested three extortonist including a BJP panch in North Kashmir's Sopore. The police said that on a complaint received by Mudasir Ah Shiekh son of Gh. Mohd shiekh resident of Panzipora Sopore, son in law of Ghulam Nab...

Several vehicles damaged in Jammu’s Transport Nagar blaze

Jammu, Apr 16 Several vehicles were damaged in a massive blaze that broke out in a workshop yard near yard 6 of Jammu’s Transport Nagar on Friday. Officials said that fire broke out on Friday afternoon in a workshop in Transport Nagar area of Jammu, adding that the veh...

UK govt clears fugitive Nirav Modi's extradition to India

London, Apr 16 UK Home Secretary Priti Patel has signed off on the order to extradite Nirav Modi, wanted in India on fraud and money-laundering charges related to the estimated USD 2-billion Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam case, senior Indian diplomatic sources in the ...

Woman SPO terminated from services for ‘glorifying militancy’

Kulgam, Apr 16 A 30-year-old woman whose video went viral on social media wherein she was seen shouting at the security forces asking them to stop the search operation at her house, was Friday booked under Unlawful Activities and Prevention Act. A woman SPO identified ...

Swarnim Vijay Mashaal reaches Ratnuchak Military Station

New Delhi, Apr 16 To commemorate the 50th anniversary of India’s military victory over Pakistan in the Indo-Pak war of 1971, Swarnim Vijay Mashaal is being carried to various parts of the country. The Swarnim Vijay Mashaal made its journey though Kathua, Basholi, Samba...

US never offered India F-35 jets, unlikely it would share technology: CDS

New Delhi, Apr 16 Indian media has reported in the past that New Delhi has on several occasions expressed interest in acquiring the F-35 fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) from American defence giant Lockheed Martin. General Bipin Rawat, India’s chief of defence ...

Injured Ben Stokes to fly out of India on Saturday, RR star to have surgery on Monday

New Delhi, Apr 16 World Cup-winning England all-rounder Ben Stokes will leave the Rajasthan Royals bio-bubble in Mumbai and fly out of India on Saturday, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has confirmed. Stokes will have surgery in Leeds on Monday after a repeat...
 

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