Apple to launch watches that can make calls: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Apple Inc (AAPL.O) plans to release a version of its smartwatch later this year that can connect directly to cellular networks, Bloomberg reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. Some of the new models for the Apple Watch will be equipped with LTE chips and be able to perform many tasks […]
Massive infrastructure coming up in JK for sports promotion: Imran Ansari
SRINAGAR The Government has decided to establish artificial turf football fields and cricket grounds in all the 142 undivided blocks of the State to promote sports activities in an institutionalized format. This was announced by the Minister for Youth Services & Sports and Information Technology, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, at a high-level meeting convened here […]
Jehangir Chowk–Barzalla Expressway Corridor nearing completion:Naeem Akhtar
SRINAGAR Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar today said that 65% of physical work on the prestigious Jehangir Chowk–Barzalla Expressway corridor has been completed, with rest of the project expected to be completed by the end of this year. The Minister said that the work is underway in double shift on the Rs 350 crore […]
Sri Lanka v India 2nd Test scoreboard
5 Aug 2017 Scoreboard at close of play on the third day of the second Test between Sri Lanka and India in Colombo on Saturday. India 1st innings 622-9 dec (C. Pujara 133, A. Rahane 132; R. Herath 4-154) Sri Lanka 1st innings D. Karunaratne c Rahane b Ashwin 25 U. Tharanga c Rahul b […]
Educational institutions in North Kashmir shut by authorities post encounter
The authorities in north Kashmir on Saturday ordered the closure of all schools and colleges in Baramulla and Sopore townships. Official sources said that the step has been taken “as a precautionary measure”. They said that educational institutions have also been shut in Handwara, Hajin and Sumbal areas of north Kashmir.
England limit South Africa to 12-1 at lunch
5 Aug 2017 (Agencies) South Africa were 12 for one in reply to England’s first innings 362, a deficit of 350 runs, at lunch on the second day of the fourth Test at Old Trafford on Saturday. It took James Anderson just three balls to strike from the newly named James Anderson End at his […]
Voting for vice presidential election ends with 98% turnout
August 05, 2017 Nearly 97 per cent of the members of Parliament exercised their franchise till 3 pm in the vice presidential poll in New Delhi today. Assistant Returning Officer Mukul Pandey told reporters that 96.94 per cent (761 out of 785) members eligible to cast vote have exercised their franchise till 3 pm. NDA’s […]
Saada: Saudi-led air strike kills nine family members
At least three women and six children from the same family have been killed in an air strike by the Saudi-led coalition on their home in northern Yemen, according to a local health official. Dr Abdel-Ilah al-Azzi, the head of the local health department, said on Friday that three other people were also injured in […]
Dialogue is the only way to resolve conflicts: PM
August 05, 2017 Dialogue is the only way to cut through deep-rooted religious stereotypes and prejudices that divide communities across the world and sow seeds of conflict between nations and societies, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. “As the inter-connected and inter-dependent world of 21st century battles a number of global challenges, from terrorism to climate change, I am confident […]
Ghani in Tehran to attend Rouhani’s oath ceremony, hold bilateral talks
5 August 2017 Kabul [Afghanistan], August 5 (ANI):Afghan President Ashraf Ghani arrived in Tehran to attend swearing in ceremony of his Iranian counterpart Hassan Rouhani and discuss bilateral ties. According to the Presidential palace statement Ghani will discuss bilateral issues with the Rouhani during his visit to Iran, Tolo News reported. This comes after the […]
