Modi’s I-Day speech reeked of hypocrisy: CPI-M
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Independence Day speech was “remarkable for its disconnect with reality and reeked of hypocrisy in certain matters”, the CPI-M has said. The most hypocritical was Modi’s exhortation that the Kashmir problem will not be solved by “gaali” (abuse) and “goli” (bullet) but by embracing Kashmiris, said […]
Why rising rupee is a big headache for India’s garments industry
August 17, 2017(Agencies) For the first time in the history of India’s garment exports to the US, the country has clocked top position in market share in the category ‘men/boys knitwear shirts cotton’ (a variety of knitwear) for the first six months of 2017. This was attributed to the slowdown in China. Exporters, however, said […]
US designating Hizbul as terror group sad: Pakistan
Islamabad, Aug 17 (IANS) The US decision to declare Hizbul Mujahideen a specially-designated terrorist organisation led by an internationally recognised terrorist is “saddening”, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said on Thursday. Addressing a weekly media briefing, spokesperson Nafees Zakaria claimed that the US had always appreciated Pakistan’s sacrifices in counter-terrorism efforts, which makes this decision “saddening”. He […]
India is not the best team in the world, says Michael Clarke
August 17 (Agencies) Former Australian captain Michael Clarke says India is not the best team in the world despite being ranked as the number one side by ICC in the five-day game. But Clarke believes India can become the best team in the world if they can win in South Africa, Australia and England. Virat […]
Governor visits Ladakh Garrison
LEH Governor N.N. Vohra visited 14 Corps Hqrs, Leh, where he was briefed by Lt. Gen PJS Pannu, Corps Commander. Lt. Gen. Pannu briefed Governor about the overall situation along the LoC and LaC which fall within the Area of Responsibility of this Corps and also about certain other important matters relating to the Ladakh […]
I am representing students in Govt: Altaf Bukhari
SRINAGAR Stressing that welfare of students remains a top priority of his Government, Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today said that his role is to defend and represent the interests of the students. The Minister made these remarks during the Annual Day function at Minto Circle Higher Secondary School, Alochibagh where he was the Chief Guest. […]
Sports tournaments generate travel interest in England: Survey
New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) Sports tournaments like Women’s Cricket World Cup had a trickle down effect on tourism in England, according to a survey. The survey, conducted by online accommodation booking website Hotels.com, said hotel searches for England by Indian travellers rose by 16 per cent during the Women’s Cricket World Cup period during […]
ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup 2018 schedule revealed
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the Under-19 World Cup, which will be held from January 13 to February 3, 2018 in New Zealand. Defending champions West Indies will open their campaign against hosts New Zealand in the inaugural Group A day-night fixture of the U-19 Cricket World Cup, which will […]
Shooting stone kills man on Zojila Pass
A 50-year-old man was killed after a shooting stone hit him near Zojila pass on Srinagar-Leh highway on Thursday. An official identified the deceased as Ghulam Nabi Shah, son of Abdul Gani Shah, resident of Khrew area of Pampore. Shah died on the spot after a shooting stone hit him near Zojila Pass, said the […]
Islamic University students protest killing of Hizb militant Irfan Sheikh
Srinagar The Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora students on Thursday staged a protest against the killing of their former university mate and Hizb militant Irfan ul Haq Sheikh in a gunfight with forces on August 13. Reports said that the students staged a protest inside the University campus. The protesters were carrying […]
