Assad in UAE, gets president’s nod for return to Arab fold
DUBAI: UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Sunday told his Syrian counterpart it was time for diplomatically isolated Damascus to be reintegrated into the wider Arab region during a meeting in Abu Dhabi, state media reported. The trip by Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — his second to the oil-rich United Arab Emirates […]
Magisterial Inquiry Initiated Into Policeman’s Death In J&K’s Kathua
JAMMU, Mar 19: A magisterial inquiry was started on Sunday into the death of a policeman shortly after his arrest by the Central Bureau of Investigation on graft charges in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said. Head Constable Mushtaq Ahmad, a resident of Billawar, was allegedly caught red-handed on Saturday while taking a bribe […]
Unidentified body recovered from Nallah in Sumbal
An unidentified body was recovered from a Nallah in Inderkoot area of Sumbal in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Sunday afternoon, officials said. An official said that the body was spotted by locals, who later informed the police. He said that a team police reached to the spot and the body was shifted to a […]
Lt Governor lays the foundation stone for Mall of Srinagar by Dubai’s Emaar
The Mall of Srinagar & allied projects with Govt of Dubai will fuel the economic growth of J&K and bring us closer to achieving the shared vision of strengthening bilateral trade and investment ties between India and UAE: LG Sinha This is a new dawn of limitless possibilities. We are taking forward Hon’ble PM’s vision […]
Shami, Rahul fire India to victory in ODI opener against Australia
MUMBAI: Mohammed Shami’s bowling figures of 3-17 and an unbeaten 75 by KL Rahul helped India beat Australia by five wickets in the first One-day International on Friday. Australia were bowled out for 188 in 35.4 overs after a dramatic collapse following opener Mitchell Marsh’s 65-ball 81 at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. In a […]
Actor Lance Reddick, police chief on ‘The Wire,’ dead at age 60
Actor Lance Reddick, best known for his commanding presence as a no-nonsense police chief on the acclaimed television drama “The Wire” and for his supporting work in the “John Wick” action-film series, died on Friday at age 60, his publicist said. Reddick died suddenly on Friday morning of natural causes, according to a statement issued […]
Div Com Kmr inspects physical work progress on Z- Morh tunnel
GANDERBAL, MARCH 18: The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar Bidhuri today took an extensive tour of Sonamarg area where he inspected the ongoing work process on Z-Morh tunnel. During the visit, the Div Com was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner Ganderbal, Shyambir, Tehsildar Gund and other concerned. On the occasion, the Div Com was […]
Director Agriculture Kashmir inaugurates distribution of vegetable/ exotic vegetable seedlings at Kulgam
Department endeavoring to make educated youth of Valley job providers not job seekers: Chowdhury Iqbal SRINAGAR, MARCH 18: The Director Agriculture Kashmir, Chowdhury Mohammad Iqbal today inaugurated distribution of vegetable/exotic vegetable seedlings raised on scientific lines under hi-tech poly house conditions at Kilam, Kulgam. Speaking to the farmers, Director Agriculture highlighted the importance of vegetable […]
SIA raids Sarjan Barkati’s residence, other locations in Kashmir
Srinagar: The State Investigation Agency (SIA) is carrying out raids at multiple locations in central and south Kashmir districts as part of investigation with regard to a case registered at SIA. Sources said that the sleuths of the investigating agency with the assistance of the local police and the CRPF carried out raids in summer […]
After rains, mercury drops at most places in J&K
Srinagar: Rain lashed plains in last 24 hours, leading to slight drop in mercury at most places, while as weather department on Saturday forecast more precipitation in Jammu and Kashmir till March 20. A meteorological department official here said that received 1mm of rain in 24 hours till 0830 hours, Qazigund 3.8mm, Pahalgam 2.1mm, Kupwara […]
