Rajnath Singh to begin two-day visit to JK tomorrow
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh will begin his two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir tomorrow, reports said today. Singh will visit Amarnath shrine on July 5 and will also chair a security review meeting in Srinagar city, reported ANI news agency. The first batch of Amarnath yatra flagged off on June 27. It was, however, […]
Press Council of India members interact with Director Information
SRINAGAR, : The three-member visiting panel of Press Council of India (PCI) called on Director Information and PR, Mr Tariq Ahmad Zargar here this morning to discuss various issues pertaining to the media scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. Joint Director Information (Headquarters) SaajidYehaya Naqash and other officials of the Department were also present on the occasion. […]
Advisor Khurshid Ganai to hear public grievances from Monday to Thursday
SRINAGAR, : Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, will convene public hearings to redress the issues, demands, and concerns of the general public every Monday to Thursday from 2 pm to 4 pm in his office chamber room number 220 2ndfloor of Civil Secretariat here. However, in case of other official engagements, no such meeting(s) will be conducted on the aforementioned […]
Australia beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in second match of T20 tri-series
HARARE: Australia beat Pakistan by 9 wickets in the second T20 match of the tri-series underway in Zimbabwe on Monday, ending the Green Shirts’ eight-match winning streak in the shortest format of the game. Fast bowler Billy Stanlake demolished Pakistan’s top order with four quick wickets as they were held to 116 all out. Australia chased […]
Weather Alert: Heavy to very heavy rainfall expected to lash large parts of India this week, warns IMD
New Delhi: In its latest weather update, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Monday predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in large parts of India, including several places in Jammu and Kashmir, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Gujarat, over the next few days till Friday. According to the IMD, heavy to very heavy rains at a […]
Kathua rape: SC asks witnesses to move J&K HC with grievances
NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday told the three witnesses in the Kathua rape and murder case to approach the High Court for seeking protection from the alleged harassment and torture by the police. Three witnesses had moved the top court claiming they were tortured by the Jammu and Kashmir police before their statements were […]
Fifth batch of Amarnath Yatra leaves Jammu
Around 5,791 pilgrims of Amarnath Yatra’s fifth batch left Jammu in escorted convoys on Monday morning. “Two groups of 4,047 and 1,744 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar Yatri Niwas in 201 vehicles in the fifth batch for the Kashmir Valley,” officilas said. The pilgrims progress was temporarily halted due to bad weather. It remained suspended […]
UN, World Bank Chiefs Visit Rohingya Refugee Camps
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said he heard “unimaginable” accounts of atrocities during a visit today to vast camps in Bangladesh that are home to a million Rohingya refugees who fled violence in Myanmar. Guterres described the situation for the persecuted Muslim minority as “a humanitarian and human rights nightmare”, as he prepared to tour […]
Afghan Sikhs, Hindus grieve after suicide attack kills 19
At least 19 people were killed and 21 wounded when a suicide bomber blew himself up in a crowd of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus waiting to meet President Ashraf Ghani in the eastern city of Jalalabad on Sunday. Scores of mourners shouted “death to Ashraf Ghani” and “death to the government” as they placed coffins […]
Congress core group on JK meets in Delhi
The Congress’ core group on Jammu and Kashmir met today to discuss the political situation in the state. The meeting was held at the residence of former prime minister Manmohan Singh, who heads the group. The group also includes senior Congress leaders Karan Singh, P Chidambaram, Congress general secretary in charge of the state Ambika […]
