Suspension of net services on House IT panel’s radar
The parliamentary panel on information technology (IT) on Tuesday asked the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) to develop a framework for reviewing suspension of internet services in a region, including the time within which this will be done. The panel’s observations came in the backdrop of a high-speed internet shutdown that has been in place in […]
Abducted girl recovered in B’la from sumo Driver
The Jammu and Kashmir police’s timely action saved a girl from being kidnapped in Baramulla. An official told KNS that alert police rescued a girl in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday after she was kidnapped by a Sumo driver who has been identified as Irshad Ahmad Hajam of Putkha. Officer said that police found […]
Opposes merger of different engineering wings in PWD, abolishing reservation for Self Help Groups
Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday vehemently opposed the J&K government decision to subsume engineering wings of various departments into Public Works Department saying that the move will create too much of mess and confusion on the ground. In a statement issued to KNS,, Bukhari, who has himself […]
Surprised that Biden picked ‘disrespectful’ Kamala Harris as running mate, says Trump
Washington: US President Donald Trump said he is surprised that his Democratic Party challenger for the presidential elections Joe Biden has named Indian-origin Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate despite knowing how “nasty” and “disrespectful” she has been towards him. Biden on Tuesday named Harris as his vice-presidential running mate, making history by selecting the […]
Why Stock Markets Are Booming When Economic Chips Are Down
The disconnect between rallying stock prices and gloomy economic data is probably the most noticeable in India, and it has left a lot of people searching for answers. While the Indian stock market has been rising despite Covid pandemic, the economic data paints a grim picture for India. It is also becoming apparent that people […]
Medical qualification obtained from PaK invalid: IMC
Srinagar: The Indian Medical Council (IMC) has said that the medical qualification obtained from Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) will not be registered and persons possessing such certificates will not be allowed to practice modern medicine in India. A communique issued in this regard by Rakesh Kumar Vats, Secretary General of the IMC, said that the […]
Miandad asks Pakistan team to rectify mistakes
ISLAMABAD: Batting legend Javed Miandad has backed the Pakistan cricket team, saying the Green-shirts haven’t lost the series against England yet, and should rectify their mistakes in the games ahead. “Winning or losing are part of the game. Don’t worry, just rectify the mistakes you have made. Sit together, identify them and don’t repeat them. […]
Militants attack forces party in north Kashmir
SRINAGAR: Suspected militants on Wednesday fired at the forces party in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. An official said that militants fired at joint forces party near Hygam area of Sopore town of the district. Soon after the attack, the area was cordoned off and a manhunt launched to nab the attackers. More details awaited. KL
Azaad Lalhari involved in killing of police constable killed in Pulwama: DGP
Srinagar: Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Wednesday said Hizb-ul-Mujahideen Commander Azaad Lalhari of Pulwama was killed in a gunfight at Kamrazipora area in the south Kashmir. “Azaad Lalhari was involved in the killing of police head constable Anoop Singh on 22 May 2020 at Prichu Pulwahma where he fired at a Naka party,” […]
RESTRICTIONS AGAIN
First extension of lockdown coincided with August 5, anniversary of abrogation of article 370, and now the second extension is coinciding with August 15, preparations and easing of lockdown would be only from August 16. Having said that, the Srinagar administration has decided to go for restrictions till August 15, evening due to the growing […]
