Sushma, Qatar Foreign Minister discuss welfare of Indian workers
26 Aug 2017, New Delhi, Aug 26 (IANS) Amid a diplomatic standoff between Qatar and four Arab nations, the welfare of Indian workers in the gas-rich Gulf nation came up for discussion during a meeting between External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Qatari Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohamed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani here on Saturday. “EAM @SushmaSwaraj […]
Pakistan drop Hafeez, Kamran for World XI series
Karachi – Pakistan left out experienced all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez and mis-firing opener Kamran Akmalfrom the 16-man squad for the three-match Twenty20 series against a World XI next month. The series, to be played in Lahore and given international status by the International Cricket Council, is seen as an attempt to revive international cricket in Pakistan. Pakistan have not […]
Amit, Gaurav give India winning start at World Boxing Championships
Hamburg, Aug 26 (IANS) Amit Phangal and Gaurav Bidhuri gave India a good start by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of their respective weight categories at the 19th World Boxing Championships here. Amit got the better of Italy’s Federico Serra in a split verdict to enter the second round of the men’s 49 kg category on […]
Time to bid farewell to US aid: Shahbaz Sharif
Islamabad, Aug 26 (IANS) Shahbaz Sharif, the Chief Minister of Pakistan’s Punjab province, has said it’s time to bid farewell to US aid in the wake of “exaggerated statements” about the financial help both at local and international levels. “The exaggerated comments being made in the national and international discourse regarding the US aid to […]
Haryana govt suspends Panchkula DCP for ‘lapse’; 9 Dera centres sealed
August 26, 2017 Facing flak over failure to check violence by Dera Sacha Sauda followers, Haryana government on Saturday suspended the Deputy Commissioner of Police of Panchkula, alleging that a “defective” order by him allowed the crowd build-up in the district. Yes there was a lapse and that why we have suspended DCP Panchkula,” Haryana […]
Protests in ganderbal after woman hit by army vehicle
A speedy army vehicle hit a woman from Khalmula Nagbal on Saturday morning triggering protests as they were demanding arrest of army driver. Police said that injured woman identified as Amina Begum was stable and was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Schools shut in kupwara as authorities fear protests
District authorities of kupwara have closed down all schools on Saturday fearing protests by them against the alleged fake encounter of local boy by army. Reports said that police and security forces have been deployed in strength especially in Handwara town as the boy identified as Shahid Bashir Mir was killed in alleged fake encounter […]
Rifle grenade attack on casper vehicle
Suspected militants fired rifle grenade on army casper vehicle on Friday night when it was passing through Hygham village of sopore in North Kashmir police said. Giving details of the incident police said that there was no damage by the attack and claimed that they were on hunt of those militants who fired rifle grenade.
Toll two in Pulwama gunfight, Internet suspended
Authorities have suspended internet services in entire south kashmir fearing protests after midnight attack by militants on district police lines Pulwama where hundreds of policemen and CRPF reside. Latest reports from the area said that one of the CRPF jawans injured in the incident has succumbed to his injuries in hospital.earlier one SOG wing jawan […]
Gunfight in police lines Pulwama on
Latest news from police lines Pulwama suggest that gunfight was still on and one of the injured SOG jawan has succumbed to his injuries. Militants stormed the family quarters portion of district police lines Pulwama on Saturday and they injured 6 men in uniform while entering including 3 CRPF jawans. There are reports of more […]
