Situation at LoC under control, largely peaceful: Army
Srinagar : The situation along the LoC is under control and largely peaceful, the Army said on Friday, asserting that it will not allow Pakistan to disturb peace in Kashmir. In a joint briefing of security forces in Srinagar, Lt Gen Sarabjit Singh Dhillon, Commander of the 15 Corps, said the threat of improvised explosive […]
Illicit timber seized in Sopore, four smugglers arrested: Police
Sopore : Police in Sopore have arrested four timber smugglers and seized illicit timber from their possession. “Acting on specific information, Sopore Police headed by SDPO Rafiabad and SHO Police Station Panza arrested four timber smugglers from the forest area of Muqam Shalkot Rafiabad,” said a police spokesman. They were identified as Abdul Majeed Najar, […]
Rajya Sabha passes Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment Bill (UAPA)
Agencies Rajya Sabha on Friday has passed Unlawful Activities Prevention Amendment Bill (UAPA), following the discussion that took place in the Upper house. Union Home Minister Amit Shah defended the bill and said, “Chidambaram Ji asked why to name an individual as a militant when the organization they are affiliated to is already banned. It […]
Any discussion on Kashmir, will only be with Pakistan, bilaterally: Jaishankar
Agencies Bangkok: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday made it clear to his American counterpart Mike Pompeo that any discussion on Kashmir, if at all warranted, will only be with Pakistan and only bilaterally, days after US President Donald Trump offered to mediate on the vexed issue. Jaishankar is in the Thailand capital to attend […]
Army jawan killed in Shopian encounter, operation under way
An Army jawan was on Friday killed in an encounter that broke out between militants and security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Acting on a tip off about the presence of militants in Pandushan area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there during […]
Journalist Ravish Kumar named 2019 Ramon Magsaysay winner
2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award: “In electing Ravish Kumar to receive the 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Award, the board of trustees recognizes his unfaltering commitment to a professional, ethical journalism of the highest standards; his moral courage in standing up for truth, integrity and independence.
Ayodhya mediation panel submits report, SC to take call today
The three-member mediation panel appointed by the Supreme Court to find an amicable solution to the Ayodhya issue submitted its report to the court Registry Thursday. A five-judge Constitution Bench will review the report Friday to take a call whether to continue with the mediation effort or commence daily hearing of the appeals against the […]
Lethpora CRPF Group Centre attack: NIA files charge sheet against four accused
Srinagar;The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Thursday said that it has filed charge sheet against four accused persons involved in the attack on CRPF camp at Lethpora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama on December 30, 2017, and stated that two slain militants of JeM had done recee of the site before the attack, said the NIA […]
Trump reiterates Kashmir mediation offer
Srinagar;United States President Donald Trump said that he would certainly intervene on Kashmir if India and Pakistan Wanted to. Trump was replying to a question from the press on Kashmir. A reporter the comments of President on India’s rejection of the mediation offer on Kashmir which he had made some days back when he met […]
25,000 more troops being deployed in J&K
Amarnath Yatra suspended, general high alert sounded in the State. An additional 25,000 security personnel were ordered to be moved to Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, days after Governor Satya Pal Malik said “all was normal”, fuelling a fresh wave of speculation in the State. According to police sources, a fresh order was directed to […]
