New Delhi:
The scene of devastation and destruction caused by the suicide car bomb attack that killed at least 42 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district sent chills down the spine of netizens across India. Two days after the gruesome terror attack in the heart of Kashmir valley, the country on Saturday will bid adieu to the brave hearts of Pulwama massacre in their respective native places. In other news, the menace of H1N1 influenza or swine flu continues to grip Rajasthan with the death count registers a steady rise. As per the latest reports, the viral disease has claimed as many as 126 lives from across the state between January 1 and February 15, 2019. Besides, the Internet is buzzing with some of the gripping entertainment news from across the globe. Be it Bollywood or sports or politics, News Nation brings you all the breaking news in just one scroll. So stay with us and keep refreshing the page for the latest version.
Here are the latest updates:
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj reaches Bulgaria
MEA: EAM Sushma Swaraj arrives in Sofia, Bulgaria– the first ever visit by an Indian External Affairs Minister. EAM’s engagements in the country will include bilateral meetings with her counterpart and interaction with the Indian community. pic.twitter.com/eU0KCxQjt1
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
BS Yeddyurappa, Preetham Gowda, Shivanna Gowda & Marakal get bail in audio tape case.
Karnataka: BS Yeddyurappa, Preetham Gowda, Shivanna Gowda & Marakal gets bail in the case registered by Sharanagouda, son of Gurmitkal MLA Naganagouda Kandkur, over alleged call made to him by Yeddyurappa. FIR lodged under section 506 of IPC (Punishment for criminal intimidation)
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
A fire broke out in Delhi High Court's canteen earlier today; it was later doused. No casualties or injuries were reported.
Nobel laureate and economist Amartya Sen has said primary education and healthcare have not received the desired attention in India, but sounded optimistic that the upcoming Lok Sabha elections will bring some "good results".
The resolution passed at the all-party meeting: We strongly condemn the dastardly terror act of 14th February at Pulwama in J&K in which lives of 40 brave jawans of CRPF were lost.
The resolution passed at the all-party meeting: We strongly condemn the dastardly terror act of 14th February at Pulwama in J&K in which lives of 40 brave jawans of CRPF were lost. pic.twitter.com/0OjGkgS6He
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K Palaniswami has announced government jobs to one family member each of the two CRPF personnel from the state who lost their lives in Pulwama attack.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami has announced government jobs to one family member each of the two CRPF personnel from the state who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. (file pic) pic.twitter.com/tN1VdHha4D
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Delhi: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria arrives at Ministry of External Affairs for consultations with senior officials and leadership over Pulwama attack.
Delhi: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria arrives at Ministry of External Affairs for consultations with senior officials & leadership. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/7sT4ol7rKP
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla: The agitation concludes today in the interest of the nation. I request that all the blockades across Rajasthan be removed immediately.
Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla: The agitation concludes today in the interest of the nation. I request that all the blockades across Rajasthan be removed immediately. pic.twitter.com/X1JGpGHzxc
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir: A team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) reaches the site of Pulwama Attack for further investigation.
Maharashtra: Protesters stage demonstration on the railway tracks at Nallasopara railway station in protest against Pulwama Attack. Train movement affected at Nallasopara and beyond.
Delhi: All party meeting called by central govt. underway at the Parliament.
Ramesh Kumar, DC Jammu: Curfew was imposed yesterday, no casualties were reported. The situation is under control but as a precautionary measure, we have continued with the curfew. We will decide whether to continue it or not by evening, after assessing the situation.
Delhi: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba arrives at the residence of Home Minister Rajnath Singh.
Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pay tribute to Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur and Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha of CRPF who lost their lives in Pulwama attack.
Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pay tribute to Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur and Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha of CRPF who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/LJ7fOOjaQN
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Nagpur. He will launch multiple projects in the state today.
Maharashtra: PM Narendra Modi arrives in Nagpur. He will launch multiple projects in the state today. pic.twitter.com/PU6EOvshRp
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Delhi: EAM Sushma Swaraj leaves on a three-nation tour of Spain, Morocco and Bulgaria.
Dehradun: Daughter of CRPF ASI Mohan Lal pays last tribute to her father who lost his life in Pulwama attack.
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat pays tribute to CRPF ASI Mohan Lal who lost his life in Pulwama attack.
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat pays tribute to CRPF ASI Mohan Lal who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/o9QxZ5F2ED
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Pulwama Attack: Indian High Commissioner to Pakistan Ajay Bisaria arrives in Delhi for consultations with senior officials and leadership.
Railways Ministry: Vande Bharat Express was standing 18 km from Tundla since 6.30 am. There seems to be disruption due to a possible cattle run over. It wasn't a scheduled commercial run. Commercial ops begin from 17 Feb. After removing the obstacle, the journey to Delhi resumed around 8.15 am.
Railways Min: Vande Bharat Express was standing 18km from Tundla since 6.30 am. There seems to be disruption due to a possible cattle run over. It wasn't a scheduled commercial run. Commercial ops begin from 17 Feb. After removing obstacle, journey to Delhi resumed around 8.15 am pic.twitter.com/jxLBD9Cg8v
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ramesh Yadav have been brought to his native village Tofapur in Varanasi.
United States: Five people killed and five police officers wounded when a gunman opened fire in an industrial area on the outskirts of Chicago. Aurora, Illinois, Police Chief Kristen Ziman identified the gunman as 45-year-old Gary Martin.
Rajasthan: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba have been brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur.
Rajasthan: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba have been brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/Q9nljl6OCH
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Satyendra Jain, Delhi Minister on Karol Bagh hotel fire which killed 17 people: Surprising that owner of the hotel has not been arrested yet by police, looks like he belongs to some political party. He probably belongs to BJP that is why has not been arrested till now.
Telangana: Police seized fake currency notes of Rs 3.98 lakh in Hyderabad.
Telangana: Police seized fake currency notes of Rs 3.98 lakh in Hyderabad.
Anjani Kumar, CP Hyderabad (city) says,"We've arrested two people involved in an inter-state fake currency racket. Fake currency notes of Rs 3.98 Lakh & a two-wheeler have been seized from them."(15/2/19) pic.twitter.com/mFLJr5I5Jd
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019
Jharkhand Chief Minister Raghubar Das on Pulwama Attack: Martyrs don't die, they attain heaven. I pay my tribute to the martyrs. Our government will give Rs 10 lakh and a job to the kin of Vijay Soreng, the jawaan from Jharkhand who got martyred in Pulwama.
Jammu and Kashmir: Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) took out a candlelight march in Leh to pay tribute to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama attack.
Jammu & Kashmir: Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) took out a candle light march in Leh to pay tribute to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. (15/2/19) pic.twitter.com/ShtViWw7Fu
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Delhi: Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 206 and PM 10 at 210, both in 'Poor' category in Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data.
Delhi: Major pollutants PM 2.5 at 206 and PM 10 at 210, both in 'Poor' category in Lodhi Road area, according to the Air Quality Index (AQI) data. pic.twitter.com/pnP175W7Or
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Punjab: Students in Dinanagar light candles to pay tribute to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama terror attack.
Punjab: Students in Dinanagar light candles to pay tribute to Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. (15/2/19) pic.twitter.com/QVayOjSHIt
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019
Rajasthan: 1 death due to swine flu and 74 positive swine flu cases reported today. Total 126 deaths due to swine flu and over 3359 positive swine flu cases have been reported from across the state between January 1 to February 15.
