JAMMU: Continuing its sustained crackdown on land grabbers and drug peddlers, the District Administration Jammu on Saturday carried out a major demolition drive at village Narwal Bala in Tehsil Bahu. The operation was conducted on the directions of District Magistrate Jammu, Dr. Rakesh Minhas, in close coordination with SSP Jammu, Joginder Singh. During the drive,…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
MUMBAI: Ranveer Singh’s new spy thriller Dhurandhar may be pulling large crowds in India, but…
New Delhi, Dec 11: To curb misuse and improve fairness, Aadhaar-based OTP verification for online…
NEW DELHI: Microsoft on Tuesday announced a landmark investment of USD 17.5 billion in India…
Mumbai, Dec 9: A total of 350 cricketers — 240 Indians and 110 overseas players…
JAMMU, Nov 6: Normal train traffic in the Jammu Division will continue to remain disrupted…
United Nations, Nov 13: India voted in favour of a resolution in the UN General Assembly that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the “Occupied Palestinian Territory”. The draft resolution titled ‘Israeli settlements in the “Occupied…
London, Nov 13: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar visited the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir here on the occasion of Diwali and prayed for the peace, harmony and prosperity of the Indian community around the world,…
UTTARKASHI, Nov 13: Officials said on Monday that 40 workers who were left stranded after an under-construction tunnel on the Brahmakhal-Yamunotri National Highway collapsed were rescued by rescuers who worked through the night and gave them food and water. The Silkyara police control room reported that the workers are safe and that they have requested food, which is being sent to them. They also mentioned that walkie-talkies have been used to establish communication. Compressors have been used to supply food packets, according to the statement.In order to create an escape route for the labourers who are trapped in the under-construction tunnel between Silkyara and Dandalgaon, the district emergency operation centre is currently conducting dredging and drilling operations through the debris. On Sunday morning, a section of the tunnel gave way, trapping about forty labourers inside. The Char Dham all-weather road project includes the tunnel. The workers are from Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Odisha, Uttarakhand, and Himachal Pradesh, according to the District Emergency Operation Centre.Approximately 160 members of various agencies, including the Border Roads Organisation (BRO), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), are attempting to free the stranded labourers. On Sunday, officials expressed optimism regarding the safety of the stranded labourers after providing them with adequate oxygen via a water pipeline. On Sunday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inquired about the status of the rescue operations with Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami. [caption id="attachment_5484" align="alignnone" width="300"] Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse | Rescuers Establish Communication With Trapped Workers, Food, Water Being Supplied[/caption]
NOV 13, 2023 : To deliver Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali greetings, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met on Sunday at 10 Downing Street with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. The minister gave Sunak a statue of Lord Ganesha and a cricket bat signed by cricket player Virat Kohli, accompanied by his wife Kyoko Jaishankar. Jaishankar shared the meeting's pictures on social media. It was a pleasure to speak with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Diwali. expressed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's best wishes. India and the UK are working hard to reinterpret their relationship for the modern era. "I express my gratitude to Mr. and Mrs. Sunak for their kind hospitality and cordial welcome," he captioned a post on X.Currently, Jaishankar is in the UK for an official visit with his counterpart, James Cleverly. He arrived on Saturday and will be gone by November 15. His visit schedule also includes meetings with a number of other dignitaries. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) recently announced the establishment of a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership in 2021, highlighting the expanding bilateral relationship between India and the UK. The UK and India have a cordial and prosperous relationship. The MEA stated in its release that the India-UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and the India-UK Roadmap 2030 were introduced in 2021. "The Roadmap represents a dedication to a cooperative effort that benefits both nations. The visit by EAM will strengthen the amicable relations between the two nations," it continued. Prime Ministers Modi and Sunak spoke over the phone on November 3 to discuss the status of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA). Sunak also used the occasion to thank Modi for the Indian cricket team's outstanding performance in the current Cricket World Cup. The two leaders' conversation also covered the current Israel-Hamas conflict. Both leaders stressed that Hamas did not speak for the Palestinian people and denounced the terror group's attacks on Israel. De-escalating tensions in the area was another topic of discussion. [caption id="attachment_5481" align="alignnone" width="300"] Jaishankar meets Rishi on Diwali, gifts him Ganesha…
NOV 13, 2023 : The iconic Empire State Building was lit up in orange hues as New York City celebrated Diwali on Sunday. New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Commissioner of International Affairs…
NEW DELHI: Post-Diwali, Delhi-NCR's air quality has significantly deteriorated, falling into the 'Poor' category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). This comes after the city was engulfed in a thick layer of smog…
NEW DELHI: Lepcha: Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday that security forces have a big role in maintaining peace and keeping India's borders safe at a time of rising global expectations from the country,…
Lepcha (HP), Nov 12: India is fast emerging as a “big global player” in the defence sector and the capabilities of its security forces are constantly rising, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. Addressing…
URI: The jawans of the Indian army celebrated Diwali here near the Line of Control in Uri town of Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla district. The Festival of Lights is a much-awaited day throughout the country…
NOV 12, 2023 : At least 36 workers are feared to be trapped inside an under-construction tunnel that collapsed on the Yamunotri National Highway here in Uttarakhand's Uttarakashi district, officials said on Sunday. According to…
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