India calls off talks with Pakistan at UNGA
New Delhi, India on Friday called off the proposed talks between the foreign ministers of India and Pakistan set to take place on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly later this month. (IANS)
Ashura observed with reverence across J&K
Srinagar, : Youm-e-Ashura was observed today with religious fervour and reverence throughout Kashmir to pay tributes to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions for their supreme sacrifice in the battlefield of Karbala. Alam and Zuljanah processions were taken out in all districts across Kashmir. Thousands of Azadars or mourners […]
Road accidents
The roads are becoming death traps for the common people in entire Jammu and Kashmir State especially in Chenab Valley region. The recent accident of high magnitude in which 17 civilians were killed brought focus back on the condition of the roads in Kishtiwar and Doda districts. Hundreds of people have been killed in the […]
Result oriented dialogue between India, Pakistan imperative for peace in south Asia: Omar Abdullah
Srinagar: National Conference Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Friday welcomed the proposed meeting of India Pakistan foreign ministers in New York. Talking to media on the sidelines of a party function in Leh, Omar Abdullah reiterated the need for a sustained, structured and result-oriented dialogue between India and Pakistan. “It’s a heartening development that foreign ministers […]
Ashok Kaul holds executive meeting in Srinagar, strategy for ULB Panchiyat polls
Srinagar: Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) State General Secretary (Org.) Sh. Ashok Kaul holds a vital meeting in Srinagar on Friday said people in Kashmir have embraced the party, because of its clear goal of development, prosperity of common people and good governance. Kaul said it is very unfortunate that the state is losing 6.5 thousand […]
JK Bank inks MoU with Jamia Hamdard University
Srinagar, : A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was inked between J&K Bank and Jamia Hamdard University (JHU) to facilitate a multi-function co-branded Campus Card for students of the University. The MoU was signed by the J&K Bank Vice President & Zonal Head Delhi, Fayaz Ahmad Siddiqui and the Jamia Hamdard University Registrar, Syed Saud Akhtar […]
Iran and Israel call each other nuclear threats, ask UN to take action
LONDON/JERUSALEM: Iran asked the United Nations to condemn what it described as Israeli nuclear threats against it on Thursday, while Israel said it was stepping up security around its atomic sites as a precaution against threats from Tehran and its regional allies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used a visit to a secretive Israeli atomic […]
Nine policemen from south Kashmir announce resignation through social media:
Srinagar:-Five police personnel including SPOs and constables from south Kashmir have announced their resignations through social media. Constable Irshad Ahmad Baba of Dangam Shopian, SPO Tajaulla Hussain Lone of Batagund Shopian, SPO Shabir Ahmad Thoker of Samnoo Kulgam , SPO Nawaz Ahmad Lone of Tengam Kulgam, Ashaq Hussain Bhat resident of Adijan, Shopian , Mohammad […]
Afghanistan finish unbeaten in Asia Cup first stage
ABU DHABI: Afghanistan have not only topped Group B but also finished unbeaten in the first stage of Asia Cup by defeating Bangladesh by 136 runs. Earlier, Afghanistan thrashed Sri Lanka and knocked them out of the tournament. After the heroics with the willow, birthday boy Rashid Khan and Gulbadin Naib showed their class with the […]
After 3 SPOs Killed by Militants in Shopian, 4 More Resign
Shopian-Three Special Police Officers (SPOs) were abducted and killed by militants in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, 21 September. A civilian, who was also abducted along with the three personnel, was set free. The abductions were made from the houses of the policemen in Kapran village. Out of fear, four more SPOs have resigned […]
