1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure discovered in Netherlands

1,000-year-old medieval golden treasure discovered in Netherlands

On Thursday, the Dutch National Museum of Antiquities (Rijksmuseum van Oudheden) announced that a Dutch historian has discovered an exceptional 1,000-year-old medieval treasure made of gold. The treasure consists of four golden ear pendants, two strips of gold leaf, and 39 silver coins. Lorenzo Ruijter, 27, who told Reuters he has been treasure hunting since…

China’s Xi Jinping awarded third five-year presidential term

China’s Xi Jinping awarded third five-year presidential term

On Friday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping was awarded a third term as president, which is expected to last for five years, effectively putting him on track to hold power for life. This decision was endorsed by the National People’s Congress, which was expected, given Xi’s successful sidelining of potential rivals and filling of top party…

Reviewing ‘safe harbour’ protections under Digital India bill: MoS Chandrasekhar

Reviewing ‘safe harbour’ protections under Digital India bill: MoS Chandrasekhar

The government is reconsidering “safe harbour” protections for social media companies as it looks to classify them based on the functions they perform, the junior minister for electronics and technology said on Thursday during a consultation meeting for the much-awaited Digital India bill. As per reports, the government is planning to expand the scope of…

CISF Raising Day 2023: History, Significance, Celebrations and Wishes to Share

CISF Raising Day 2023: History, Significance, Celebrations and Wishes to Share

On the occasion of the 54th ‘Raising Day’ of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his warm wishes to the force. The Prime Minister praised the CISF for their vital role in providing 24×7 security to critical infrastructures in India and recognized the force’s hard work. “On their Raising Day,…

BSF arrests Pakistani intruder in Ferozepur sector of Punjab
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BSF arrests Pakistani intruder in Ferozepur sector of Punjab

The Border Security Force (BSF) apprehended a Pakistani national while he was trying to cross into India in the Ferozepur sector during the wee hours of Friday. “On the intervening night of March 9-10, a Pakistani intruder crossed the International Border and entered India in the area of responsibility of Tirath Border Outpost,” a BSF officer…

A Blaze in Poonch Results in Destruction of a House and the Death of Five Cattle

A Blaze in Poonch Results in Destruction of a House and the Death of Five Cattle

A house was damaged and five cattle charred to death in a major blaze in Mandi tehsil of Poonch on Thursday night, officials said. They said that the fire erupted in the three-storey house of Mohammad Shareef at Baila in Mandi during the night. The cause of the fire was not yet immediately known. The…

Govt Employee In Doda Arrested For ‘Hateful’ Post On Social Media

Govt Employee In Doda Arrested For ‘Hateful’ Post On Social Media

Police have arrested a government employee for allegedly posting ‘hateful’ comments on social media in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district, a statement from the police said. The police stated that Amrik Singh, a resident of Beoli Doda and a class-IV employee in the office of Chief Education Officer Doda, has been accused of uploading posts…

J&K Budget: Finance Minister to present Budget for J&K in Parliament
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J&K Budget: Finance Minister to present Budget for J&K in Parliament

The Union Finance Ministry has finalized the annual budget for Jammu and Kashmir for the year 2023-24, and it is expected to be presented in the Lok Sabha on the opening day of the session on March 13, when the Parliament reconvenes after a one-month break. However, if there is a disturbance caused by the…

This winter in J&K, there was a 22% shortage of precipitation due to the lack of active western disturbances.

This winter in J&K, there was a 22% shortage of precipitation due to the lack of active western disturbances.

Jammu and Kashmir witnessed a deficit in rain and snow this winter, triggering fears among experts of the possibility of shortage of water for drinking and irrigation later this year in case there are not enough rains in the spring or monsoon. The meteorological (MeT) department said that Jammu and Kashmir received 176mm overall precipitation…