Delhi violence: Doval, tasked with bringing situation under control, briefs Cabinet Committee on Security
Concerned over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval the mandate to restore normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi where at least 20 people have been killed in the communal violence, officials said on Wednesday. Immediately after taking over the assignment, […]
Trump renews offer to mediate on Kashmir, but skirts CAA
India and the United States on Tuesday strengthened their partnership with agreements on healthcare and energy, and issued a joint statement that designated the two countries as “Comprehensive Global Strategic partners”. The statement followed bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modiand U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the later renewed his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan […]
Two injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch
Srinagar Two persons were injured after armies of India and Pakistan resorted to cross border shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. An official said that the Pakistani army opened fire and used mortar shells on the Indian army’s posts in Kirni, Qasba and Shahpura areas. He said that the […]
NIA Raids Houses of Militants in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in connection with the Ban toll plaza encounter case. According to sources NIA conducted raids at several houses including the residential places of militants. The house of top Jaish-e-Muhammad commander Zahid Ahmad Wani in Karimabad Pulwama was also raided in this morning. […]
Top Court Notice To J&K Administration Over Mehbooba Mufti’s Detention
Mehbooba Mufti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief, was charged under the PSA after the end of her six-month detention since August – when the government ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today sent a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir over a petition by daughter of former Jammu and […]
Education Department organizes Aid, Appliances Camp in Kupwara
KUPWARA, FEBRUARY 25: The Inclusive Education Wing of Education Department Kupwara in collaboration with SAMAGRA SHIKSHA (J&K) today organized Aid and Appliances distribution camp. The Additional Deputy Commissioner ADC Kupwara, Nazir Ahmad Lone was chief guest on the occasion. Chief Education Officer Kupwara, Abdul Hameed Wani, Inclusive Education Coordinator, Mushtaq Ahmad, other concerned and scores of […]
DESK condoles demise of Lecturer Peerzada Mohammad Ashraf
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 25: Director School Education Kashmir, expressed profound grief over the sad demise of Peerzada Mohammad Ashraf, Lecturer, Chemistry, Government Boys Higher Secondary School Karihama Kupwara who expired on February 24, on the way to school, to attend his duties. The Director and other Officers and Officials of the School Education Department expressed heartfelt […]
First chapter of winter games at Gulmarg; Sarmad Hafeez reviews arrangements
SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 25: Secretary, Youth Services and Sports, Sarmad Hafeez today chaired a meeting to review the arrangements made for holding the first chapter of winter games from March 7 to March 11 at Gulmarg. The games are being held under the Khelo India initiative. The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Baramulla G N […]
Body of Shiv Sena leader’s brother found in Batala; robbery suspected
The brother of Punjab Shiv Sena (Bal Thackeray) vice president was murdered here on Tuesday morning. The body of Mukesh Nayyar, brother of Shiv Sena leader Ramesh Nayyar, was found at 6 am near his house. Talking about the crime, IG (Border range) Surinder Pal Singh Parmar said, “The crime was committed at the spur […]
Two Turkish soldiers killed in Libya: President Erdogan
Two Turkish soldiers have been killed in fighting in Libya, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Tuesday as he also defended Ankara’s move to also send Syrian opposition fighters to the North African country. Erdogan’s remarks followed reports that as many as 16 Turkish soldiers may have been killed in the fighting in Libya since […]
