Sopore gunfight: One militant killed, search continues
Srinagar: One militant was killed in a gunfight with government forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district following night long siege. Sources told that while one militant was killed; searches for his colleagues were going on when this report was filed. A joint team of army’s 22 RR, 179 battalion CRPF and SOG had […]
US Reports 2000 Coronavirus-related Deaths In 24 Hours
The United States had a gloomy day on Tuesday as it reported a record daily figure of 1,939 deaths bringing up the total toll of COVID-19 positive deaths to 12,844, which is fast closing on tolls in the other worst-hit countries such as Italy and Spain. Italy so far has reported 17,127 deaths and Spain […]
Omar Sheikh was let go because someone in Pakistan wanted him freed, like mentor Masood Azhar
On 14 October 2009, American ambassador to Pakistan Ann Patterson cabled Washington that Omar Saeed Sheikh’s case before the Sindh High Court was adjourned indefinitely. Her comment was that this was nothing to worry about as the court didn’t look eager to overturn the death sentence given by the trial court. Sheikh was accused of involvement in the 2002 kidnapping […]
Coronavirus: Wuhan emerges from the harshest of lockdowns
For the first time in months, people have been allowed to leave the Chinese city of Wuhan, where the virus emerged before spreading across the world. The authorities have hailed this moment as a success – but residents had markedly different experiences of what is arguably the largest lockdown in human history. It took 76 […]
Spike in ceasefire violations by Pakistan amid Covid outbreak
There has been an unusual spike in ceasefire violations by the Pakistan army on the Line of Control (LoC) this year to help infiltrators sneak into Jammu and Kashmir compared to border violations in the previous years, two senior officers familiar with the matter said on Tuesday on condition of anonymity. The neighbouring army has […]
Mehbooba Mufti To Approach J&K Stakeholders “Once Free”, Tweets Daughter Iltija
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti will approach all stakeholders in Jammu and Kashmir to formulate a joint strategy for moving forward once she is released from detention under Public Safety Act (PSA), her daughter Iltija Mufti said on Tuesday. “When restrictions are finally lifted on Ms Mufti, she will approach all stakeholders for a joint […]
Coronavirus update: Deeply anguished, says PM Modi after Indian American journalist dies of Covid-19 in New York
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday condoled the death of senior Indian-American journalist, Brahm Kanchibhotla, who died in a hospital in New York hospital late on Monday. “Deeply anguished by the passing away of Indian-American journalist Mr. Brahm Kanchibotla. He will be remembered for his fine work and efforts to bring India and USA closer. […]
Trump sets stage for UNSC meet on Covid-19 on April 9; pans WHO, China
After US President Donald Trump virtually blamed the World Health Organisation for playing the Chinese side on the coronavirus pandemic, heat will now mount on Beijing at an informal discussion on the virus outbreak in the UN Security Council on Thursday, April 9, at 3 pm EST (April 10 12.30 am). The informal discussion will be […]
Centre Considers Extending Lockdown As Coronavirus Cases Near 5,200, Death Toll Reaches 160
The nationwide tally of confirmed COVID-19 cases neared 5,200 on Tuesday amid hectic discussions for a possible extension of the 21-day lockdown beyond April 14 as several states announced plans to ramp up their testing infrastructure and put in place strong ‘cluster containment’ plans in areas identified as hotspots of the outbreak. There were also […]
Gunfight starts in Sopore after night long siege
Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and the security forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district following night long siege. Reports reaching here said that a joint team of army’s 22 RR, 179 bn CRPF and SOG cordoned off Gulabad area of Arampora Sopore on Tuesday evening following inputs about the presence […]
