Connecting people my mission: Mehbooba
SRINAGAR Stressing the need for opening more historic routes along LoC in the State to facilitate people’s movement, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said connecting people and regions with more routes and other positive activities is her mission. Interacting with a visiting delegation from Muzaffarabad and adjoining areas which called on her here today, […]
China warns India over ‘military buildup’ at border
China says India has been building up troops along its side of the border and demands an “immediate withdrawal” amid an increasingly tense stand-off in a remote frontier region high in the Himalayas. The stand-off on a plateau, which lies at the China-India-Bhutan junction, is one of the worst border disputes between the nuclear-armed rivals […]
Death toll rises in northern Vietnam flash floods
At least nine people have been killed and 24 missing after flash floods hit northern Vietnam, officials said. The floods, which arrived early on Thursday following heavy rains, resulted in deaths of six people in Son La province, two in Yen Bai province, and one in Lai Chau province, the National Steering Committee for Natural […]
Custody of three separatist leaders extended for a month, others for 10 days
The Patiala court on Friday extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of four Kashmiri separatists, including son-in- law of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani by 10 more days, while three separatist leaders were sent to judicial custody for a month in the case. Separatist leaders Aftab Hilali Shah, Farooq Ahmed Dar and Mohammaed Akbar […]
Government to roll out Bharat 22 exchange traded fund: Jaitley
New Delhi, Aug 4 (IANS) In a move to boost its disinvestment programme, the Centre on Friday announced the creation of the Bharat 22 exchange traded fund (ETF) comprising 22 companies, or investments, from among central public sector undertakings, public sector banks and strategic holdings in the Specified Undertaking of UTI (SUUTI), Union Finance Minister […]
Clashes erupt in Nowhatta area of Srinagar after Friday prayers
Clashes erupted between government forces and youth after Friday prayers at Nowhatta area of Srinagar. After the culmination of congregational Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta area of the city, young boys took to the streets to protest against the civilian killings in Kashmir. They were chanting anti-India and pro-freedom slogans. However, a heavy […]
Government attaches DC Udhampur after objectionable pictures go viral
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has attached Deputy Commissioner Udhampur, Niraj Kumar after his pictures went viral in which he can be seen in an objectionable position with two women. “Pending enquiry into his conduct, Niraj Kumar, DC Udhampur is hereby attached in the office of Divisional Commissioner Jammu,” an order issued by the Government […]
Video| Congregational prayers allowed at Jamia Masjid after six Fridays
Congregational Friday prayers were offered at historic Jamia Masjid today after remaining barred for six consecutive weeks. Witnesses said that siege was lifted from the areas surrounding the mosque in downtown Srinagar today. A large number of people offered prayers at the mosque today, they said. The state authorities had locked the gates of the […]
I-T raids Karnataka minister for 3rd day; CM cries foul
August 04, 2017 (Agencies) As the Income Tax raids at various properties linked to Karnataka Minister D K Shivakumar continued for the third consecutive day on Friday, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah called it a ‘politically motivated’ move on the part of the central government. Raking up the issue of I-T sleuths using Central Reserve Police Force […]
Aadhaar mandatory for death certificate from Oct 1
August 04, The government has made Aadhaar number mandatory for the registration of death from October 1, to prevent identity fraud. The home ministry said today that it would be applicable for the residents of all states except Jammu and Kashmir, Assam and Meghalaya, for which a date would be notified separately. “Aadhaar number will […]
