August 21, 2025 9:55 AM

Charri Mubarak of Annual Kailash Yatra Departs from Vasuki Nag Temple in Bhaderwah

In Jammu and Kashmir, the Charri Mubarak of the three-day annual Holy Kailash Yatra left for Kailash Kund from the ancient Vasuki Nag Temple, Gatha, in Bhaderwah.  Amidst the chanting in praise of Lord Vasuki Nag, the Yatra passed through Bhaderwah town, where DDC Chairman Dhananter Singh Kotwal, M...

August 21, 2025 9:02 AM

‘Hospital on Wheels’ Initiative Brings Healthcare to Remote Villages in J&K’s Ramban District

In Jammu and Kashmir, in a major step towards strengthening rural healthcare delivery, the District Administration Ramban is taking medical services to the doorsteps of people in remote and far-flung areas through the ongoing “Hospital on Wheels” initiative.  As part of this initiative, a Mobil...

August 21, 2025 8:52 AM

J&K Cloudburst: Death Toll Rises to 65, Search and Rescue Operations Enter Eighth Day in Kishtwar

In Jammu and Kashmir, the search and rescue operations will continue for the eighth straight day today in the cloudburst-hit Chisoti village of Kishtwar.  The death toll has climbed to 65, including three CISF personnel and a SPO of J&K Police. According to the authorities, over 100 people wer...

August 20, 2025 8:43 PM

Army initiates Military-Civil Integration Exercise with Assam & Manipur

  Indian Army has initiated a landmark collaboration with state officials of Assam & Manipur to foster efficient cooperation, cohesion and mutual understanding. Exercise Samanvay Shakti 2025 was inaugurated today at Laipuli, in Tinsukia district of Assam. This Military-Civil Integration Exerci...

August 20, 2025 8:21 PM

Delhi: CM terms attack on her as “cowardly attempt” on BJP’s resolve

  Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has termed the attack on her as a cowardly attempt on BJP’s resolve to serve Delhi and work for the welfare of people. In a social media post, Delhi CM said that such attacks can never break her spirit or resolve to serve the people. CM Gupta assured people tha...

August 20, 2025 7:46 PM

29 Maoists surrender in Chhattisgarh 

  In Chhattisgarh, 29 Maoists, including ten females, surrendered today. A reward of about fifty-five lakh rupees had been announced on them. Of those who surrendered, twenty-one Maoists laid down arms in Dantewada district, while eight surrendered in Narayanpur district before senior officers of ...

August 20, 2025 7:09 PM

NHRC issues notice to DGP of Odisha on self-immolation case in Kendrapara

  The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), has issued a notice to the Director General of Police (DGP) of Odisha for a recent incident of self-immolation. The commission asked for a detailed report on the matter within two weeks. In a statement, NHRC said that it has taken suo motu cognisance ...

August 20, 2025 1:51 PM

J&K Meteorological Department Warns of Heavy Rains, Flash Floods and Landslides from August 23–26

In Jammu and Kashmir, the local Meteorological Department today issued a detailed weather forecast, cautioning residents about the likelihood of heavy rains and possible flash floods in the coming days. Akashvani Jammu Correspondent reports that as per the weather forecast, the weather from today to...

August 20, 2025 1:40 PM

Delhi: Several schools received hoax calls for bomb threats

Several schools in Delhi today received hoax calls for bomb threats. Delhi Fire Service said these bogus calls were made to n to schools in Malviya Nagar, Prasad Nagar and Dwarka regions of the national capital this morning. Delhi Police and Bomb Squad carried out an intensive scan of the premises a...

August 20, 2025 1:22 PM

Uttarakhand Gets Brief Rain Respite; Yellow Alert Issued as 150 Roads Remain Blocked Due to Landslides

Several parts of Uttarakhand experienced a brief respite from continuous rainfall today. However, the Met Department has forecast the possibility of renewed showers in the coming days and issued a yellow alert. According to the department, moderate to heavy rainfall and isolated instances of very he...