Akbar calls charges wild and false, mum on quitting

New Delhi (IANS): Giving no indication of resigning from the government, Union Minister M.J. Akbar, who is facing charges of sexual harassment and wrongdoing by around a dozen women journalists, on Sunday called the allegations "false, wild and…

Free Rs 5 lakh insurance cover for Vaishno Devi pilgrims

Jammu (IANS) Pilgrims headed to the Vaishno Devi shrine will get a free insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh.

This was decided on Saturday at a meeting of the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (MVDSB) chaired by Jammu and Kashmir…

Japanese experts to assist Indian architects develop bullet train stations

New Delhi (IANS) Japanese consultants will join hands with Indian architects to develop the 12 proposed bullet train stations and its adjoining areas in an integrated way.

In a meeting with senior officials of Mumbai Metropolitan…

Indian, Pakistan Armies trade fire on LoC

Jammu (IANS): The Indian and Pakistan Armies traded fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday, defence sources said.

The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing at Indian positions at the Digwar sector in Poonch district.

India, China together will make difference to Asia: Chinese envoy on India visit

Kolkata (IANS) China and India together would make a difference to Asia and the whole world, a top Chinese envoy said here, stressing that leaders of the two nations favour meaningful cultural and educational exchanges to enhance bilateral…

12 feared dead in landslide in cyclone-hit Odisha

Bhubaneswar (IANS): The Odisha government on Saturday rushed a team of rescuers after local media reported that 12 persons, including five children, lost their lives while four others were missing due to a landslide in Gajapati district.

The…

55 cases of Zika virus confirmed in Jaipur

Jaipur (IANS): A total of 55 cases of Zika virus have been confirmed in Jaipur, making it the country's biggest outbreak of the disease to date. Officials sources said that a WHO team will be visiting the city soon to monitor the measures being…

BJP's Shah says allegations against Minister Akbar need to be verified

New Delhi (IANS) Bharatiya Janata Party President Amit Shah has said that he was not in a position to comment on M.J. Akbar, who is facing multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, as the claims against the Union Minister needed to be "looked…

High turnout in Jammu's Samba district, Srinagar records dismal voting

Jammu/Srinagar (IANS) Jammu region's Samba district recorded an overwhelming 66 per cent voting during the first six hours in the third phase of the state's municipal polls on Saturday while Kashmir Valley witnessed a low turnout.

Govt keen on setting more dental colleges: Health Minister

New Delhi (IANS) Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Ashwini Kumar Choubey on Friday said the government is keen on setting more government dental colleges in the country.

"The government also wants private dental…