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Two killed as truck plunges into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Two killed as truck plunges into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

Two persons were killed on Saturday when a truck skidded off the road and rolled down into a deep gorge on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district.

Officials said that the truck was en route to Srinagar from Jammu when the driver lost control over the wheel and the vehicle rolled down into a deep gorge in the Nachinala area.

"Both the truck driver and the helper of the vehicle died on the spot. Their bodies have been shifted to the Sub-district hospital Banihal for medico-legal formalities. The driver has been identified as Raju of Udhampur. The police are investigating the cause of the incident," officials said.

China county back to highest flood alert

China county back to highest flood alert

Heavy flooding has returned to Rongjiang County in southwest China's Guizhou Province, prompting local authorities to re-activate the highest-level emergency flood response, effective from 12:30 p.m. (local time) on Saturday.

Hydrological forecasts indicate that the Duliu River is expected to reach a peak flood level of 253.5 metres around 5 p.m. on Saturday. This level, which corresponds to a peak flow of 8,360 cubic metres per second, exceeds the guaranteed water level of 251.5 metres.

ED attaches Rs 557 cr assets in Mahira Group scam; ex-MLA among accused

ED attaches Rs 557 cr assets in Mahira Group scam; ex-MLA among accused

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday provisionally attached assets worth approximately Rs 557.43 crore in a major crackdown on a real estate scam involving Mahira Group companies.

The action, taken under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), includes 35 acres of residential and commercial land across key sectors in Gurugram and fixed deposits of around Rs 97 lakh.

The case pertains to Mahira Infratech Pvt Ltd (formerly Sai Aaina Farms Pvt Ltd), Mahira Buildtech Pvt Ltd, and Czar Buildwell Pvt Ltd. The ED began its probe based on multiple FIRs lodged by the Gurugram Police for cheating and forgery. These companies allegedly submitted forged documents, including fake bank guarantees, to obtain licences for affordable housing projects in Sectors 68, 103, and 104 of Gurugram.

More than Rs 616 crore was collected from 3,700 homebuyers for these projects, which the company failed to deliver. Instead, funds were misappropriated, with money siphoned off using inflated construction costs and bogus invoices from associated entities.

Hockey Men's Junior World Cup: Hosts India, Pakistan drawn together in Pool B

Hockey Men's Junior World Cup: Hosts India, Pakistan drawn together in Pool B

Hosts India and arch-rivals Pakistan have been drawn in Pool B for the FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup scheduled to be held in Tamil Nadu from November 28 to December 10.

On the occasion of the draw ceremony held in Lausanne, Switzerland the six Pools of the expanded tournament which will feature 24 teams for the very first time, have been determined. Alongside, the men in blue will take on Chile and Switzerland in Pool B.

Shefali Jariwala demise: Actors, singers who died at young age due to heart related ailments

Shefali Jariwala demise: Actors, singers who died at young age due to heart related ailments

The demise of actress Shefali Jariwala has deeply shocked the entertainment industry. The actress is reported to have passed away on Friday due to cardiac arrest. However, this is not the first case of an actor passing away due to a heart related ailment at a relatively young age.

Actor Sidharth Shukla, who was a fellow contestant of the actress in the 13th season of the reality show ‘Bigg Boss’, passed away in 2021 at the age of 40 following a heart attack. The actor, who won the 13th edition of ‘Bigg Boss’ was also reported to be the ex-boyfriend of Shefali.

Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital Celebrates International Yoga Day  

Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College and Hospital Celebrates International Yoga Day  

Desh Bhagat Ayurvedic College & Hospital, operating under the aegis of Desh Bhagat University, commemorated International Yoga Day with great zeal, blending traditional wellness practices with environmental responsibility through a special yoga session and a tree plantation drive. The event reflected the institution’s deep-rooted commitment to holistic health, sustainability, and community well-being. Embracing this year’s global theme, “Yoga for One Earth, One Health,” the celebration served as a powerful reminder of the institution’s dedication to integrating traditional healing practices with modern health awareness. The event was inaugurated with stage arrangements and a welcome address by Dr. Anil Joshi, Professor,

Tech sector accounts for 31 pc of office leasing space in India's top cities in Q1

Tech sector accounts for 31 pc of office leasing space in India's top cities in Q1

India's technology sector accounts for around 31 per cent of the cumulative gross leasing across the top seven cities in India in Q1 2025, a report showed on Saturday.

After a temporary dip during the pandemic, tech sector leasing has strongly rebounded to 26 per cent in 2024 and further to 30 per cent of total office leasing in Q1 2025 (January-March), according to a JLL report.

The technology sector has consistently remained the mainstay of office demand resulting in 130.8 million sq. ft of gross leasing from 2017 through Q1 2025, the report said.

Three die as 32-hour traffic snarl chokes Indore-Dewas road

Three die as 32-hour traffic snarl chokes Indore-Dewas road

A 32-hour-long traffic jam on the Indore-Dewas road in Madhya Pradesh on Friday brought the region to a standstill, with over 4,000 vehicles trapped in an 8-kilometre-long stretch, reports and police sources said.

Reportedly, the congestion led to the deaths of three individuals: Kamal Panchal from Indore, Sandeep Patel from Gari Pipalya, and Balram Patel from Shujalpur. Each tragedy underscores how administrative lapses in traffic management can turn into fatal consequences.

Seoul hosts 1st remembrance ceremony for Korean War abductees

Seoul hosts 1st remembrance ceremony for Korean War abductees

South Korea on Saturday held its first official memorial ceremony for those abducted by North Korea during the 1950-53 Korean War, reaffirming its commitment to resolving long-standing humanitarian issues stemming from the country's division.

The inaugural Korean War Abductees Remembrance Day event was held at Imjingak Peace Park in the border city of Paju, north of Seoul. It marked the first official observance of Korean War Abductees Remembrance Day, which was designated by law last year to be held annually on June 28.

Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217

Active Covid cases in Manipur stand at 217

Even though the positivity rate declined by 7.5 per cent over the past two days, Covid-19 cases continue to rise in Manipur, where the cumulative number of active cases stood at 217, officials said on Saturday.

According to a senior official with Manipur Health and Family Welfare Department, of the 217 active cases, 146 were reported in Imphal West district, 52 in Imphal East district, nine in Thoubal district, six in Bishnupur, two in Tengnoupal and one each in Jiribam and Chandel district.

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