40 days of biting cold: Chillai Kalan begins
Srinagar,: The December 21st marks the beginning of the 40-day winter period known as ‘Chillai Kalan’. This period is considered as the coldest period of winter in Kashmir. During the 40 day ‘Chillai Kalan’, it is said earth goes dead; air and water are the coldest. According to local beliefs, ‘Chillai Kalan’ is followed by […]
DMK to move EC over Jayalalithaa hospital video
December 20, 2017 Miffed at the release of a video of J Jayalalithaa in Chennai’s Apollo Hospital ahead of the RK Nagar by-polls, the DMK is planning to approach the Election Commission against the TTV Dhinakaran faction of the All India AIADMK. DMK leader and Member of Parliament TKS Elangovan alleged that the video has […]
China and Russia slam new US national security strategy
China and Russia have criticised the United States for its new national security strategy that labels both countries as “competitors” challenging American interests. China said on Tuesday the new strategy outlined by US President Donald Trump demonstrated a “Cold War mentality”. “We urge the US side to stop deliberately distorting China’s strategic intentions and abandon such outdated concepts […]
US more isolated after veto of UN resolution on Jerusalem: Analyst
Wed Dec 20, 2017 President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem al-Quds as the capital of Israel and a subsequent veto of a UN resolution against the move have further isolated the United States in the international community, says a writer and political analyst. “This effectively further isolated the United States in the world community, something […]
A step up for Pakistani cricket: PCB gains big in adjusted FTP
Dec 20, 2017 Pakistan is set to play 121 internationals during a four-year period starting May 2019, as per a new scheduling document discussed at a workshop in Singapore early December. The new Future Tours Programme (FTP) has an additional two Tests, five ODIs, and 10 T20Is for Pakistan, taking the matches tally to 121 […]
PM’s remarks against Manmohan forces washout of RS proceedings
December 20, 2017 Congress protests over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “conspiracy with Pakistan” remark against his predecessor Manmohan Singh today led to a virtual washout of the Rajya Sabha proceedings, even as Chairman Venkaiah Naidu said there was no question of an apology. Noisy protests by the members of the Congress and other opposition parties […]
India’s Most Wanted host gets lifer for killing wife
December 20, 2017 Former TV producer Suhaib Ilyasi sentenced to life imprisonment by a Delhi court for murder of his wife. Ilyasi, who once hosted the popular television crime series ‘India’s Most Wanted’, has been sentenced to life in jail for the death of his wife 17 years ago. The 51-year-old was held guilty […]
RBI brings Bank of India under corrective action
December 20, 2017 The RBI has initiated a ‘prompt corrective action’ against Bank of India for mounting bad loans, placing various restrictions on it including issuing of fresh loans and dividend distribution, BoI said on Wednesday. In a filing to stock exchanges, BoI said Reserve Bank of India has placed it under Prompt Corrective Action […]
Life disrupted in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir
Authorities have deployed additional paramilitary and police force in full roit gear in summer capital of Srinagar and other sensitive areas of Kashmir valley to prevent protests and violence on Wednesday as separatists have jointly called for protests and shutdown against civilians by government forces during anti militancy operations here. Police on Wednesday morning has […]
Night protest in university campus at Hazratbal
Hundreds of students including large number of girls came out from thier hostels on Tuesday night and started high pitch protests against the killing of young lady Ruby Jaan at shopian village by government forces. Reports said that all the students converged at Central library square inside the campus of university of Kashmir and started […]
