Srinagar: Heavy snowfall occurred in the higher reaches while moderate snow and rain lashed the plains of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The Meteorological (MeT) department officials said heavy snowfall occurred in Gulmarg, Pahalgam, Sonamarg and other higher reaches of J&K during the last 24 hours.A MeT office statement said, “On January 6, generally cloudy weather…
Karnataka: In a shocking incident as many as four members of a family were found dead in Bengaluru city of Karnataka said reliable reports on Monday. According to reports, the incident has been reported from Bengaluru’s Sadashivanagar Police Station limits RMV second stage in a rented house. The deceased include two minor children of five and…
Bengaluru: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has confirmed the detection of two cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in Karnataka, identified through routine surveillance for respiratory viral pathogens. Ministry of Health in a release has stated that these cases were detected as part of ICMR’s ongoing efforts to monitor and control respiratory illnesses across the…
Gujarat: In a tragic incident, at least three people were killed after a Coast Guard helicopter crashed at Porbandar Coast Guard Airport in Gujarat. The incident occurred during a routine training sortie.The helicopter, an ALH Dhruv, was involved in regular training exercises when the crash took place.Emergency teams have been dispatched to the scene and…
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) carried out extensive searches at nine locations in Jharkhand’s west Singhbhum district as part of an investigation into the activities of the banned CPI(Maoist). The raids were held on Saturday, according to a press release of the NIA. The case revolves around the recovery of substantial cash, communication devices,…
India has launched two special category visa for international students intending to pursue higher education in academic institutions in the country.The ‘e-student visa’ and ‘e-student-x’ visa have been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs and all applicants will have to use the ‘Study in India’ (SII) portal launched by the government, officials said.The e-student…
New Delhi: India has achieved a remarkable milestone by reaching 1,000 kilometres in its metro network, solidifying its position as the world’s third-largest metro system. This remarkable achievement follows the announcement of new metro projects and the Namo Bharat initiative for Delhi under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The journey of India’s metro network, which…
New Delhi: Dense fog enveloped Delhi-NCR on Sunday, reducing visibility and hitting flight and train operations. The Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGIA) recorded more than 155 delays and eight cancellations. The delays were reported for aircraft not equipped with advanced CAT III navigation systems.The Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) reassured travellers that landings and takeoffs were…
Kolkata: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, greeted West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on her 70th birthday. “On her birthday, I convey my greetings to West Bengal CM Mamata Didi. Praying for her long and healthy life,” read a message from the Prime Minister posted on his X handle.A similar birthday wish was extended by…
New Delhi: Amid concerns over the outbreak of the HMPV (Human Metapneumovirus) in China, Dr Atul Goel, Director-General of Health Services, reassured the public that there is nothing to be alarmed about the present situation, urging people to take general precautions.Speaking to the media, Dr Goel emphasized that hospitals are well-prepared for the seasonal surge in…
