Zimbabwe enjoy upperhand going into thrilling final day
17 Jul, 2017 The match between Sri Lanka and Zimbabwe, four days through, is tantalisingly poised. Zimbabwe are on the cusp of their first ever Test win over Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka are fighting hard and doing everything in their power to ensure that doesn’t happen. Zimbabwe need 7 wickets. Sri Lanka need 218 runs. […]
Football Briefs: ‘Ronaldo will retire at Real Madrid’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s former teammate Michel Salgado believes the star striker will not leave Real Madrid for a fellow European heavyweight. Ronaldo has been linked with moves to former club Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain this summer after reports he would consider walking out on Real due to scrutiny over his personal income tax. But Salgado […]
Dhawan to replace injured Vijay for Sri Lanka Tests
Shikhar Dhawan has replaced injured opener Murali Vijay in India’s squad for the three-Test series in Sri Lanka starting later this month. The right-handed batsman, 33, underwent surgery on his wrist in England following the four-Test series against Australia and missed the 10th edition of the Indian Premier League earlier this year. “Vijay, who had […]
Amid row with India, Chinese Army holds live-fire drill in Tibet
Beijing, July 17 (IANS) Amid the continuing border stand-off with India, China has conducted a live-fire drill in Tibet in what one observer said was a likely warning to New Delhi. A fully-staffed and equipped brigade engaged in various drills involving the rapid movement of troops, use of digital devices and combined attacks by multiple […]
Togadia demand Army rule in Kashmir
Pravin Togadia, the international working president of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP), addressed a meeting of state-level VHP activists on Sunday — the second day of his visit to the city. “Kashmir should be handed over to the Army for giving a befitting reply to stone pelters and bank robbers. Once that is done, the […]
Omer asks Mehbooba to elaborate China involvement in Kashmir unrest
National Conference working president Omar Abdullah on Monday asked Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti to explain the involvement of China in Kashmir unrest. He said that until now Mehbooba would blame Pakistan for worsening security situation in Kashmir. “Now she has blamed China as well. Let us see who will be the next country,” said Omar […]
Schools closed in Manjkote,Advisory to remain indoor issued
District Administration Rajouri has ordered closure of all schools in Manjkote area after heavy exchange of fire between the armies of India and Pakistan. 120 students were held up in Govt School at Panjgrain and were later evacuated. The schools closed for an indefinite period include Primary Schools Sharmabasti, Korapani, Nangal, Tadyalla, Chakwa, Trutta Dhara, […]
Army man,Girl killed in Balakote woman injured in Manjkote sector
Latest reports from Balakote and Manjkote sectors said that heavy shelling was going on and some Pakistani shells landed in civilian houses. Reports said that in a tragic incident of shelling in Balakote sector a Niak in Army and a 5 year old girl identified by police as Sayeda was killed.similarly a woman was injured […]
Shelling start in Bimber ghali sector
On monday morning army said that Pakistani troops opened fire without any provocation in Bimber ghali sector of Poonch and the fire was being retaliated. Latest reports from the area suggest that both indian and Pakistani troops exchanged heavy artillery fire. more details are awaited.
Heavy shelling in Manjkote sector
Latest news from Rajori suggest that heavy shelling was going on in Manjkote sector . Deputy commsioner of Rajori has tweeted about the shelling and has further said that evacuation process of civilians has been started. In the tweet he has said that shelling sounds were being heard in Rajori town.
