NC stays away from all parties GST meet
Jammu and Kashmir National Conference (NC) has boycotted the all-party meeting called by the government to discuss the implementation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) in the state. “I am constrained to remind you that in the previous meeting, the Chief Minister committed that before further meetings are called on the issue (of GST), the […]
Militant groups, Kashmir separatists in ED net: Money laundering case
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a money laundering case against separatist organisations and militant groups operating in Kashmir to probe alleged funding received by separatists for carrying out subversive activities in the valley. Officials said the central probe agency has booked a criminal case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) taking […]
CRPF jawan killed 2 others injured in militant attack at Pantha chowk
A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) man was killed and another two injured after militants attacked their vehicle in Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar – summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir. An official said that two troopers were injured after militants opened indiscriminate fire on their vehicle. The deceased has been identified as sub-inspector […]
Kashmir traders warn of adverse implication of GST statement by Nirmal Singh.
A traders’ body in Kashmir on Saturday took a dig at the Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh for threatening to pull out of coalition over non-implementation of GST in the state. “The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (Inc) takes strong exception to the statement made by the Deputy Chief Minister, […]
SP north shunted after lynching incident .
SRINAGAR: A day after a mob lynched Deputy Superintendent of Police Mohammad Ayub Pandith, the Jammu and Kashmir Police has shunted out a senior officer from the area where the incident took place. In an order late last night, Director General of Police (DGP) S P Vaid ordered the transfer of Superintendent of Police (North […]
Deaths reported after landslide in Sichuan’s Maoxin
At least five people have been found dead and over 120 remain missing hours after a massive landslide buried a mountain village in southwest China. State media had earlier reported that 141 people may have been buried but did not explain why the figure had been revised downwards. The landslide hit the village of Xinmo, […]
From October 1, DRS to be used in T20Is
Agencies The International Cricket Council (ICC) chief executives’ committee has approved all recommendations made by the ICC cricket committee in May, which include the use of Decision Review System (DRS) in all T20I games and teams not losing a review when an LBW review comes back as Umpire’s Call. This means that from October […]
Modi leaves on three-nation visit, to meet Trump
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday left on a three-nation tour that will take him to the US for his first meeting with US President Donald Trump. He will also visit Portugal and the Netherlands. Modi will visit Portugal on Saturday before his trip to the US on June 26 and is expected […]
UN chief’s meetings with India, Pakistan PMs sign of his commitment to Kashmir issue: Aide
By: PTI | United Nations UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres’ several meetings with Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan in the six months since he assumed charge is a sign of his involvement and commitment to the Kashmir issue, according to one of his spokespersons. Guterres, in his first press conference here this week, had […]
UN chief Antonio Guterres condemns Pakistan terror attacks
Agencies United Nations: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the twin bombings at a marketplace in Pakistan’s northwest tribal region and the suicide attack in Balochistan, calling for the perpetrators of the attacks to be brought to justice. The secretary-general “condemns” the twin bombing in Parachinar and the suicide attack at a checkpoint in Quetta, […]
