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AI stops non-veg meals for economy class passengers
National carrier Air India has decided to stop serving non-vegetarian meals to economy class passengers on domestic flights in order to cut costs. "Air India has taken a conscious decision not to have non-vegetarian meal in economy class on its domestic flights to reduce wastage and costs as well as in order to improve catering service," the airline said in a statement today. However, airline sources said the decision was implemented last month.
JK police busts LeT module, arrests UP resident
In a major breakthrough, Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested an Uttar Pradesh resident who was an active part of the LeT group that killed an SHO and five other police personnel in south Kashmir, a senior official said today
Two militants killed as Army foils infiltration bid
The Army today foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Naugam sector of north Kashmir, killing two militants. "Suspicious movement was noticed along the LoC in Naugam sector last night and the terrorists were tracked till dawn, when they were challenged by troops," an Army official said. He said in the ensuing gunfight, two militants have been killed so far as the operation was in progress
Warm morning in Delhi
Delhiites today woke up to a warm morning with the minimum temperature settling at 30 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season's average. According to the MeT department, humidity level recorded at 8.30 AM was 55 per cent
India slams Pakistan for glorifying Burhan Wani
New Delhi: India today hit out at Pakistan for glorifying militant commander Burhan Wani, saying Islamabad's terror support and sponsorship need to be condemned by 'one and all'. In a strongly worded tweet, External Affairs Ministry Spokesman Gopal Baglay said, " First @ForeignOfficePk read frm banned LeT's script. Now Pak COAS (Pakistan army chief) glorifies Burhan Wani.
CRPF jawan injured in grenade attack in Tral
Srinagar: A CRPF jawan was injured in a grenade attack by militants on a security forces' camp in Tral area of Pulwama district in Kashmir, police said today. The ultras fired a UBGL grenade at a joint camp of CRPF and police at Aribal in Tral town at 10.30 pm yesterday, a police official said. He said a CRPF constable was injured in the grenade explosion.
Farmer commits suicide in Sirsa
Sirsa: A farmer killed himself by drinking pesticides in a village in Sirsa on Monday. A farmers’ association held a demonstration outside a general hospital where farmer Salvinder Sihag’s body was brought, Although district authorities have put the reasons for suicide as personal, Vikal Pachar, a leader of Kisan Union, which is spearheading an agitation for loan waiver in Sirsa, said he was worried about his huge unpaid debts.
Main accused in Junaid lynching case arrested
New Delhi: Police arrested on Saturday the fugitive knifeman who stabbed 16-year-old Junaid Khan and his brothers on a Mathura-bound train on June 22 in a fatal communal attack.
Devotee donates 2-kg gold sandals to Shirdi's Saibaba temple
Shirdi: An Agra-based woman devotee today donated two kg gold 'paduka' (sandals) to the Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST) here. The donation was made by Sandhya Gupta on the occasion of 'guru pournima' to be celebrated tomorrow.
Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu due to Kashmir situation
Jammu: The Amarnath yatra was suspended from Jammu today due to law and order situation in the Kashmir Valley under curfew for the death anniversary of militant commander Burhan Wani. Authorities clamped curfew in three towns, including Tral in Kashmir, and imposed restrictions on the movement of people in the rest of the valley.