NC ready to meet all overt, covert machinations: Omar
Srinagar National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah on Monday said that National Conference was ready to meet all over and covert machinations and was deeply rooted in the hearts and minds of the people based on its sacrifices and its commitment to safeguard the interests of the State. Addressing the Party’s monthly Provincial Committee Meeting […]
CBI chargesheets Farooq Abdullah in Rs 113 Cr J&K cricket body scam
Mumbai: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday filed a chargesheet against former J&K chief minister Farooq Abdullah and 3 others for alleged irregularities in J&K Cricket Association (JKCA) funds. National Conference (NC) leader Abdullah and the 3 others have been charged under Ranbir Penal Code sections related to criminal conspiracy and breach of trust, […]
Srinagar: First Lady Mrs. Usha Vohra e-inaugurated the first “All Women Branch of J&K Bank” at a function organised at the SKICC today. Sh. Parvez Ahmad, Chairman J&K Bank was present on the occasion. Mrs. Vohra also inaugurated special services and products designed exclusively for women clients of the Bank, which included Pink Gold Saving […]
Gunmen attack NC district president’s residence in Pulwama, PSO killed
Srinagar:Unknown gunmen on Monday attacked a residence of National conference district president Pulwama in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official said that a residence of National Conference district president Pulwama Mohiuddin Murran was attacked by unknown gunmen near Shah-e-Hamdan School Pulwama, resulting in the death of a PSO identified as Mudasir and two weapons were […]
Civilian deaths in Afghanistan hit record high: UN
KABUL: The number of Afghan civilians killed in the country’s long-running conflict hit a record high in the first six months of 2018, UN figures showed Sunday, with militant attacks and suicide bombs the leading causes of death. The toll of 1,692 fatalities was one percent more than a year earlier and the highest since […]
From Paris to Moscow, France fans go wild after thrilling World Cup win
PARIS/MOSCOW:The boom of fireworks and firecrackers filled the air, while drivers honked their horns incessantly to celebrate France’s second world title. Millions of French fans were overwhelmed with joy on Sunday as France beat Croatia 4-2 to win soccer’s World Cup in a pulsating final in Moscow, sparking ecstatic scenes of celebration from Paris to […]
PDD employees continue to protest over colleague’s death in Sopore
Srinagar : Employees of Power development department (PDD) on Monday staged a protest demonstration against the death of their colleague outside power receiving station in Sopore town of Baramulla. Scores of the PDD employees gathered outside power station Sopore shouting anti departmental slogans demanded justice to the family of deceased employee Mohammad Ramzan Lone, (50), son […]
Tent collapses during PM Modi’s West Bengal rally, 20 injured
Midnapore (WB) : A makeshift tent collapsed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally in West Bengal’s Midnapore district today, injuring at least 20 people, a police official said. The tent, officials said, was erected next to the main entrance of the rally venue to shelter people from the rain. Many enthusiastic BJP supporters were seen […]
NIA Court sends separatist Aasiya Andrabi, 2 others to one-month judicial custody
New Delhi : Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Aasiya Andrabi was today sent to one-month judicial custody by a Delhi court in connection with a case of allegedly waging war against the country. Andrabi was produced before the court along with her two women associates, after the expiry of their 10-day NIA custody. District Judge Poonam A Bamba […]
Over 4,000 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar : Over 1,87,300 pilgrims have so far performed this year’s Amarnath Yatra as another batch of 4,195 pilgrims left Jammu for the Valley on Monday. “A total of 4,195 Yatris left Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in two batches of 2,455 and 1,740 for the Valley in escorted convoys. Of these, 2,455 Yatris are headed for […]
