What’s next for Brexit as EU agrees to new of talks?
15 December 2017 BRUSSELS : — Leaders of 27 European Union nations gave British Prime Minister Theresa May an early Christmas present on Friday, declaring that Brexit talks can move on to their next phase: transition and future relations. But there is hard work and uncertainty ahead when negotiations resume in the new year. Here’s […]
Smith holds firm as Australia rein in England
December 15, 2017 Jonny Bairstow kept his head with a fine century for England but Steve Smith showed a captain’s poise to guide Australia to 203 for three at the close of day two of the third Ashes Test on Friday. Smith was on 92 at stumps, with Shaun Marsh on seven, with the home […]
Sensex jumps 216 points after exit polls give BJP an edge
December 15, 2017 Exit polls showing the BJP winning Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly elections gave a fresh push to domestic markets on Friday, with the benchmark Sensex climbing over 216 points, up for the second session. Key indices Sensex and Nifty started the day on a strong footing after the exit polls predicted a […]
UN Chief calls on Myanmar to free arrested journalists
Washington Dec 15 : Condemning the arrest of two journalists in Myanmar, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres stated that their arrest indicated that press freedom is shrinking in Southeast Asian country and the international community must do all it can to get them released. Guterres, who spoke to press in Tokyo on Thursday, drew the […]
Sonia retiring as Cong president not from politics: Surjewala
December 15, 2017 Sonia Gandhi has retired as Congress president and not from politics, party spokesperson Randeep Surjewala today said, dismissing speculation that she has quit public life. He said Sonia Gandhi will hand over the baton to Rahul Gandhi but her wisdom will continue to be the guiding light for the party. Asked what […]
43 Indian fishermen arrested by Pak authorities: official
Karachi, Dec 15 : Forty-three Indian fishermen have been arrested and seven of their boats seized by Pakistani authorities for allegedly fishing illegally in the country’s territorial waters in the Arabian Sea, officials said today. The fishermen were arrested yesterday and have been handed over to the Docks police, a spokesman for Pakistan’s Maritime Security Force […]
Cabinet clears Triple Talaq Bill
December 15, 2017 The Cabinet clears the Triple Talaq Bill making it a criminal offence. The government intends to get the statute passed in the Winter Session of Parliament which began today. The session concludes on January 5. The bill piloted by the law ministry stems from the recent Supreme Court verdict banning instant divorce. […]
On Friday it is often to see downtown Srinagar sealed
Friday is now a routine for the government to impose restrictions in Srinagar City and cripple life. It is very rare to witness Friday prayers in Jamia masjid Srinagar on Friday. Any statement of JRL for protest or for Jalsa is followed by restrictions by the authorities. On Friday railway authorities as a precautionary measures […]
With highway closed winter woes dog people in valley
Passengers stranded in Jammu continue to suffer while traffic authorities have allowed only those stranded vehicles and passengers who are trapped in Srinagar. Although many stranded vehicles were allowed to proceed to Srinagar on Thursday, reports said that many Kashmiris were still waiting to come back home as Srinagar Jammu highway was closed for traffic […]
Restrictions in seven police stations of Srinagar on Friday
Authorities late night on thrusday decided to impose restrictions in Srinagar city on Friday as JRL has given a call to public Jalsa at main chowk of Anantnag. Authorities have imposed restrictions in downtown Srinagar and in the jurisdiction of two police stations of kralkhud and Maisuma. There would be no Friday prayers in the […]
