11 dead as SUV falls into gorge in Ramban
(Agencies) Banihal/Jammu,Eleven people, including four women and five children, were killed and four others injured when an SUV skidded off a road and fell into a deep gorge in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The SUV, carrying 15 passengers from Chaderkote to Rajgarh, rolled down into the over 500-feet-deep gorge […]
Two Pulwama youth booked under PSA, shifted to Jammu jail
Srinagar: Authorities have booked two youth under Public Safety Act (PSA) from Pulwama and shifted them to Kot Bhalwal Jail in Jammu on Friday. An official said that Nazir Rashid Bhat son of Abdul Rashid of Zagigam, Rajpora and Ashiq Nabi Dar son of Ghulam Nabi Dar of Rahmoo village have been arrested fortnight ago by […]
Final New Zealand, Bangladesh test called off after Christchurch mosque shootings
Sedney:_New Zealand and Bangladesh on Friday cancelled the third Test after multiple people were killed in gun attacks on mosques in Christchurch, including one that was attended by the Bangladeshi team. The final Test was scheduled to start on Saturday. “A joint decision between NZC and the @BCBtigers has been made to cancel the Hagley […]
Chinar Day celebrated across Kashmir Valley
SRINAGAR: Massive plantation drive was launched today across Kashmir to cover open spaces, schools, office premises, parks and gardens to mark the celebration of Chinar Day. At BUDGAM: Deputy Commissioner Dr Syed Sehrish Asgar launched the drive by planting Chinar saplings at Bihisht Zehra Park. Being carried out by Floriculture Department, authorities have identified over […]
‘Darkest day’: 49 dead in NZ mosque shootings, gunman an Australian
Wellington: At least 49 have been killed, 20 injured after a gunman opened fire on Friday prayers at a mosque in New Zealand killing many worshippers and forcing the city of Christchurch into lockdown as police launched a massive manhunt. Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison has said that the gunman is a citizen of his […]
64th Meeting of SMVDSB held at Raj Bhavan
JAMMU, – The 64th meeting of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board was held at the Raj Bhavan here today under the chairmanship of Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chairman of the Shrine Board. The meeting was attended by H. H. Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Dr. Ashok Bhan, Mr. K. B. Kachru, Mr. K. K. Sharma, […]
Orchardists of Noorabad appeal authorities to consider them for compensation
By: Javaid Malik Kulgam: The orchardists from the villages of Asnoor, Korel, Watoo, Aharbal, Manzgam, K.B. Pora, Chimber, Danewa Kandimarg and other adjacent villages Noorabad told this reporter that they were left out by the Government while providing compensation to the people who were affected by the untimely snowfall of November 2018. The snowfall inflicted […]
SHRC seeks compliance report from CS, DGP about restrictions during Convoy movement
Srinagar: State Human Rights Commission chairman Justice (Rtd) Bilal Nazki today issued a notice to Chief Secretary and the DGP of police to submit a detailed compliance report before the commission regarding exempting the school buses and ambulances during the convoy movement. The report has to be submitted within the four weeks from now. The […]
Hurriyat (M) denounces tactics circulated to harass Mirwaiz
Srinagar : Hurriyat Conference (M) strongly denounced the lies and canards are being circulated by some media channels through unsubstantiated leaks by agencies bent on harassing the Mirwaiz. Hurriyat (M) spokesman said after the illegal raid at Mirwaiz residence the media through propaganda and lies is already passing its verdict on Mirwaiz to vitiate public […]
China defends blocking Azhar at UN, says it will help in finding lasting solution
(Agencies) Beijing: China on Thursday sought to defend its fourth technical hold at the UN Security Council to block the designation of Pakistan-based JeM chief Masood Azhar as a “global terrorist”, saying it would help the parties concerned to engage in more talks to find a “lasting solution” acceptable to all. The proposal to designate […]
