Punjab: Toll in liquor tragedy rises to 20

Amritsar, May 13 (UNI) With the death of six more people during the day, the toll in liquor tragedy in villages of Majitha in the district rose to 20, official sources said on Tuesday evening. Sources said that the deceased have been identified as Major Singh (45), Paramjit Singh (60), Tasbeer Singh (37), Sukhwinder Singh…

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Sensex nosedives over 900 pts

Mumbai, May 13 (UNI) The equity market on Tuesday opened weak at 82,249.60 pts, falling 180 pts. It further crashed 919.36 pts at 81,510.54 till 1045 hrs as selling was seen across the board amid positive global cues The National Stock Exchange (NSE) fell 180.65 pts at 24,744.05 pts. High volatility was witnessed, as the…

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Air India, IndiGo cancel flights amid safety concerns

New Delhi, May 13 (UNI) In a significant travel disruption, both Air India and IndiGo have announced the cancellation of flights to several northern and western Indian cities for Tuesday, citing “latest developments” and prioritising the safety of passengers. On Tuesday, national carrier Air India announced the cancellation of all flights to and from Jammu,…

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Tiranga Yatra across Karnataka from May 15: BJP

Bengaluru, May 13 (UNI) Senior BJP leaders R Ashoka and Dr CN Ashwathnarayan on Tuesday announced a series of yatras across Karnataka, including a Tiranga Yatra in Bengaluru on May 15, to express solidarity with the Indian armed forces and pay tribute to their exemplary service in defending the nation. Speaking to reporters here, Ashoka…

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