Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a week (Photo for representation) SRINAGAR: Jammu & Kashmir is grappling with power shortages and unscheduled outages after key hydroelectric projects, including the 450MW Baglihar stage I and the Salal project, were shut for silt-flushing operations. Baglihar stage-I in Ramban district has remained non-operational for a…
On April 3, 1973, Motorola engineer Dr Martin Cooper made what is widely recognised as the first mobile phone call. Standing on a New York City street, Cooper called Joel Engel, an engineer at Bell Laboratories and his rival in the race to develop mobile communications. Cooper told Engel he was calling from a “personal,…
Two separate accidents occurred at NHAI construction sites in Samba and Jammu districts (Representative image) JAMMU: Two workers, aged 25 and 45, died in two separate accidents at NHAI construction sites in Samba and Jammu districts in J&K on Tuesday.“Gotam Sahu, from Bihar, was engaged in laying the pier of a bridge on the Delhi-Amritsar-Katra…
A secret takeover tip allegedly turned into an $18.5 million windfall, according to the SEC. A former senior Bank of America investment banker has been accused by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) of tipping a longtime friend about a confidential $8.1 billion takeover, allegedly allowing the friend to make $18.5 million in illegal…
An elevated, high-definition view of the newly protected landscape surrounding the Mimbres River in southwestern New Mexico. Conservationists and state officials in New Mexico have completed a deal to buy nearly 11,000 acres of ecologically rich land along the Mimbres River, permanently protecting an important desert watershed and creating the state’s newest public conservation preserve….
Dolly Parton began writing songs when she was about six years old. Dolly Parton, the legendary American country singer, songwriter and actress, died on Tuesday aged 80, her family said.Parton was one of the most successful figures in country music, selling more than 100 million records worldwide and winning 11 Grammy Awards, including a Lifetime…
The crackdown comes as Iran faces intensified economic pressure from Washington Iran is tightening its grip on citizens as internal tensions mount, introducing tougher restrictions on communication with foreign media and institutions amid growing fears of dissent. The latest measures come as the country faces mounting economic pressure, with US sanctions threatening further disruption while…
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday approved a hike in salaries of Adarsh Schools’ teachers taking their monthly pay from around Rs 10,000 to over Rs 22,000, officials said.According to an official release the decision will benefit around 1,100 teachers and reaffirms the state government’s commitment that those shaping Punjab’s future must themselves receive…
JPMorgan Chase, the largest financial institution in the US, is easing its restrictions on lending against shares owned by company workers and early backers following recent stock market debuts, aiming to capture business from the immense wealth being generated across the tech sector. According to a report by Financial Times, JPMorgan has historically maintained a…
“E20 fuel hazardous for pre-2023 vehicles, auto firms silenced by fear of raids”: Arvind Kejriwal AAP National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday stepped up his attack on the Centre’s nationwide rollout of E20 petrol, alleging that auto majors are being forced to stay silent on its risks.Addressing a press conference in Goa ahead of a…