Smith rules out challenge to ball-tampering ban
MELBOURNE: Banned former captain Steve Smith will not contest the sanctions imposed on him by Cricket Australia (CA) for his role in last month’s ball-tampering scandal in South Africa, the batsman said on Wednesday. Smith and former vice-captain David Warner were handed 12-month bans, while batsman Cameron Bancroft was suspended for nine months after the […]
No excuse for teams not to tour Pakistan now: Sarfraz
KARACHI: Pakistan captain Sarfraz Ahmed urged the world to change its perception about playing international cricket in the country after a highly successful T20I series against West Indies in Karachi. He also heaped praise on his team-mates for completing a 3-0 clean sweep, despite the depleted resources of the opposition, reported Cricinfo. “I have been […]
No shutdown call in Kashmir on Friday, Says KTMF
Srinagar: The Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation (KTMF) on Wednesday clarified that the federation has not called for any strike on Friday. The statement came after some rumours were circulated about a shutdown call across Kashmir on Friday against the killings in south Kashmir on Sunday.
Mehbooba welcomes SC observation on Article 370
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today welcomed the Supreme Court’s observation that Article 370 of the Indian Constitution, which gives a special status to the state, is not a temporary provision. “The Hon’ble Supreme Court’s observation regarding its (Article 370) permanent status is a welcome assurance to our people,” Mufti said in […]
Geelani barred from marching to Shopian by Polic
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday was not allowed to move out of his residence where he has been placed under detention. A spokesman of the outfit said that a posse of policemen deployed outside Geelani’s residence in Hyderpora prevented him from coming out. Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali […]
Three of a family killed in road accident
In a tragic road mishap three members of the same family were killed in an accident on Srinagar Jammu highway near Avantipora on Wednesday morning when they were returning to Srinagar, police said. Police has identified the deceased as Ghulam Nabi Dar his wife Jawahira Begum and his minor son Nasir Ahmad Dar. In this […]
Life paralysed, authorities close down educational institutions
With no official or minister ready to announce closure of educational institutions the confusion about the status of these educational institutions for Wednesday remained till late night on Tuesday. There has been a strange response from the government to the protests in Kashmir especially since the year 2017. On every Seperatists call government closes all […]
Schools and Collages to remain closed tomorrow :Authorities
The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to keep all the schools and colleges closed tomorrow (Wednesday). One of the top officials of government insisted not to be named told KNS over phone that the schools will remain closed on Wednesday as well. “Keeping in view the prevailing situation, all schools and colleges will remain […]
Sikh leader detained under PSA for provocative speeches
Jammu, A Sikh leader was on Tuesday detained under the harsh Public Safety Act (PSA) in Rajouri district for making provocative speeches. The police confirmed that Devinder Singh Behl, an advocate by profession, was detained in Nowshera town of Rajouri district under the PSA for making provocative speeches. Behl had recently asked people to march to […]
Magisterial enquiry ordered in Kangan youth’s death
GANDERBAL, : Following the death of 22 year old Gowhar Ahmad Rather of Kangan, District Magistrate Ganderbal has called for an enquiry into the circumstantial conditions leading to such incident. The order issued by the district Magistrate reads, “Whereas it has been reported that minor clashes erupted during the general Bandh call in Kangan market area […]
