Year: 2019

Manohar Parrikar cremated with state honours, gun salute

Manohar Parrikar cremated with state honours, gun salute

Goa chief minister Manohar Parrikar was cremated with state honours in Panaji on Monday, with thousands bidding the affable politician a fond farewell. BJP president Amit Shah, some Union ministers and chief ministers of BJP-ruled states attended the funeral at Miramar. The funeral procession started from the Kala Academy where

Soldier Killed, 3 Injured In Pak Shelling Along Line of Control In J&K

Soldier Killed, 3 Injured In Pak Shelling Along Line of Control In J&K

SRINAGAR: An army jawan was killed and three others critically injured as Pakistan resumed ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district on Monday. Pakistani forces violated ceasefire early this morning by firing mortar shells in Keri Battal area of Sunderbani sector. In the incident, Rifleman Karamjeet

Pobitora facing tough time managing rhino population

Pobitora facing tough time managing rhino population

With a very high rhino concentration sheltered in its small habitat, Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary is having a tough time managing the pachyderms. The high rhino density has triggered a spurt in the incidence of rhinos straying out of the sanctuary in search of food and space. Growing infighting among the