Day: May 11, 2019

COVID surge, vaccine shortages spread beyond India’s borders

Chinese envoy meets Chamling, discusses border trade

2:46 pm May 11, 2019

Gangtok: China’s ambassador to India Luo Zhaohui, who was here for a day, called on Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling at his official residence to discuss trade along the Nathula corridor among other issues of economic cooperation between the two countries. The two dignitaries talked about the common areas of concern, which, if addressed, […]

ITC Chairman Y C Deveshwar passes away

2:44 pm May 11, 2019

New Delhi: Noted industry leader and ITC Chairman YC Deveshwar, who transformed the cigarette major into a diversified player with interests in FMCG, hospitality, IT and other sectors, passed away Saturday morning after a brief illness. Deveshwar (72), who stepped down from executive role as chairman and CEO in 2017 but remained as a non-executive […]

Harbhajan bowling with confidence: Lee

2:40 pm May 11, 2019

Visakhapatnam: Former Australia speedster Brett Lee applauded Harbhajan Singh, saying that the veteran Indian off-spinner has shown a lot of confidence while bowling for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing IPL. Harbhajan, 38, has turned the clock this IPL season more than once, taking crucial wickets during the tournament to help CSK reach their record […]

60-year-old man killed in attack by wild bear in Poonch

2:35 pm May 11, 2019

Jammu: A 60-year-old man was killed in an attack by a bear in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district Friday night, officials said. Fayaz Ahmed Chounhan was attacked by the wild animal in Gali Kalaban village which came out of a nearby forest, they said. His body was recovered from the spot later, officials said.

Heavy rains bring respite from heat in Kashmir

Rain brings relief from scorching heat in Jammu

2:24 pm May 11, 2019

Jammu: Light rains Saturday provided respite to Jammu residents who were reeling under scorching heat for the past week. The meteorological department has forecast light rain or thundershowers at many places in Jammu and Kashmir over the next 24 hours. Jammu, the winter capital of the state, had experienced the season’s highest day and night […]