Two attackers of Banihal arrested says police
Police on Friday morning said that they have arrested two persons responsible for the Wednesday attack on SSB jawans. Police identified them as Arif and Gazanfar. They further claimed to have recovered the snatched rifles from them. This attack remained in controversy right from start as police intially said that it was not a militant […]
US dollar ends sharply higher against rupee
Mumbai, Sep 21 (PTI) The US dollar ended sharply higher against the rupee at 64.81/82 per dollar and the pound sterling also finished higher at Rs 87.31/33 at the close of the Interbank Foreign Exchange (forex) market here today. Following are the interbank forex and RBI rates: (In Rs per unit) Unit Interbank RBI Reference US […]
Cooperatives should explore new areas to double farm income:PM
New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today asked cooperatives to venture into new business areas like beekeeping and seaweed farming to help farmers double their income by 2022 and boost the rural economy. Modi also emphasised that the ‘cooperative spirit’ should be kept alive and strengthened. Addressing the birth centenary of Maharashtra-based cooperative […]
Nirmal Singh condemns killing of civilians in Tral grenade attack
SRINAGAR Deputy Chief Minister, Dr Nirmal Singh today condemned the killing of civilians in a grenade attack in Tral township. Dr Singh termed the attack as cowardly act and frustration of elements inimical to peace to stall development activities in Kashmir. Dr Singh termed the attack on civilians as an act against humanity and […]
British Deputy High Commissioner calls on Chief Minister
SRINAGAR British Deputy High Commissioner to India, Dr Alexander Evans called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here last evening. During the meeting they discussed overall political and economic situation in the State. The Chief Minister informed the visiting envoy of the need for a political engagement and reconciliatory approach with all stakeholders in […]
Zardari involved in Benazir Bhutto’s assassination: Musharraf
Islamabad, Sep 21 (IANS) Former Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf on Thursday accused Peoples Party of Pakistan leader Asif Ali Zardari of “having the most to gain from Benazir Bhutto’s murder,” in a video posted on his official Facebook page. The video came days after he was accused of being involved in the murder. “Asif Ali […]
Rapist at large since 2015 arrested
Jammu: An absconder wanted in a kidnapping and rape case in Jammu and Kashmir’s Udhampur district has been arrested. Acting on a tip-off, officers of Ramnagar police station arrested Shaya, who was on the run since 2015, Station House Officer (SHO) Sanjay Rain said. In order to facilitate speedy disposal of cases, SSP Rayes Bhat […]
Modi Government ready for dialogue with separatists but unconditional.
SRINAGAR: The Bhartiya Janta Party on Thursday said that the Narendra Modi led government at the centre was ready for “unconditional dialogue” with separatists in Kashmir. “We have been saying since the beginning that our doors are open for dialogue to all the stakeholders of the state. They (Hurriyat) are welcome to come and have […]
“Stay away from provocative games” Ram Madhav to Opposition
BJP general secretary Ram Madhav and party’s point man for Kashmir affairs on Thursday said that complete normalcy will be resorted in Kashmir if the opposition parties “cooperate with us” and “don’t engage in political game of provocation.” “If the opposition parties also cooperate with us, if they don’t engage in political game of provocation […]
Police denies use of pellets during Tral incident
Police on Thursday said that the reports of use of pellets after grenade blast in Tral were baseless. A spokesman, quoting SP Awantipora Zahid Malik, said that no pellets were fired. “However, some shots were fired in air to prevent any further attack,” he quoted Malik as saying. Giving details of the attack, the spokesman […]
