Opposition demands release of detained J&K leaders
The Opposition on Monday demanded immediate release of all political detainees in Jammu and Kashmir, especially three former chief ministers Farooq Abdullah, Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti. “There are growing assaults on democratic norms, fundamental rights and civic liberties of citizens,” a joint statement by Opposition leaders said. “As a result, dissent is not only […]
Ladakh to take experts’ advice to boost tourism
The Department of Tourism, Ladakh, has decided to take the services of experts and NGOs in advisory role to boost tourism sector with an overall objective of sustainable development in the UT. The advisory role of experts and NGOs will be taken from different categories, including adventure tourism, cultural heritage, homestay, conservation, wildlife, urban planning […]
LoC shelling starts in Poonch creates panic
By Our Correspondent Police and authorities in Jammu said that Pakastani army resorted to heavy shelling on several forward posts in Poonch district of Jammu. Many news agencies quoted defense spokesman saying that Pakistan Army resorted to firing and mortar shelling on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district […]
Australia show class again as India thrashed in World T20 final
Defending champion Australia claimed its fifth Women’s Twenty20 Cricket World Cup title after thrashing India by 85 runs in Sunday’s final at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Alyssa Healy and Beth Mooney starred in the summit clash, completing their respective half-centuries, as the hosts overpowered the Harmanpreet Kaur-led India. It held an eerie similarity to another […]
Coronavirus | Ganderbal admin cancels sports festival in Sonamarg
Amid the coronavirus scare, the district administration Ganderbal cancelled the winter sports festival in Sonamarg, officials said. Chief Executive Officer Sonamarg Development Authority (SDA) Mushtaq Ahmad said the day-long event being organised by SDA in collaboration with the district administration Ganderbal was scheduled to be held at Sonamarg on Sunday. He said the event has […]
Blood bath in D-Street: Sensex hits 15-month low, crashes over 2,400 points on coronavirus fears
Share/Stock Market Today Live Updates: The benchmark equity indices on the BSE and the National Stock Exchange (NSE) edged below 6 per cent in afternoon deals on Monday tracking weakness in the global markets which tumbled due to rising concerns over the economic impact of coronavirus and crashing crude oil prices. The S&P BSE Sensex crashed as much […]
Allahabad HC Orders Removal Of Hoardings Displaying Anti-CAA Protesters
The Allahabad High Court on Monday directed Lucknow district magistrate to remove posters of those accused of vandalism during anti-CAA protests. It asked Lucknow district authorities to submit a report by March 16 about the removal of anti-CAA protesters’ posters. The Court had on Sunday reserved its order on a matter related to the state […]
15 million put under lockdown in northern Italy
ROME: A quarter of the Italian population was in lockdown on Sunday as the government took drastic steps to stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus sweeping the globe, while Iran recorded another 49 deaths and the national airline suspended flights to Europe. Italy’s COVID-19 death count is now 233, more than any other country […]
84,000 vacant posts in Kashmir, but no recruitment yet: Report
Srinagar Almost seven months after Article 370 was revoked in Jammu and Kashmir, the Union Home Ministry has informed a parliamentary standing committee that the J&K administration has identified nearly 84,000 vacant government posts in the newly created Union Territory but the recruitment is yet to begin as the details are still being scrutinised, reported The […]
Coronavirus cases rise to 43 after three-year-old from Kerala, J&K woman test positive
Agencies New Delhi: The number of coronavirus cases in India rose to 43 on Monday with four people, including a three-year-old child in Kerala who had returned from Italy, testing positive for the disease, Health Ministry officials said on Monday. Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Jammu reported one case each, officials said. They added that no deaths […]
