Pakistan a “centre of hope” for Muslim Ummah: Geelani
Srinagar, Mar 23 : Hurriyat (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Friday termed Pakistan as “centre of hope” of Muslim Ummah and said that the country was a great blessing for Muslims. While greeting the Pakistan government, Pakistan Army and the people of Pakistan on the Pakistan Resolution Day, Syed Ali Geelani said that the […]
On Pakistan Day, president Mamnoon Hussain accuses India of putting ‘regional peace at stake’
Islamabad: Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain on Friday accused India of ceasefire violations and human rights abuses, saying New Delhi’s actions have put regional peace at stake. He also raked up the Kashmir issue at the “Pakistan Day” joint military parade in Islamabad. Pakistan Day commemorates the passing of the famous Lahore Resolution on 23 March, 1940, […]
One dead in France supermarket hostage situation
One person has been killed and others taken hostage at a supermarket in southern France, according to local media reports. French Prime Minister Edouard Philllipe told French media that there was a hostage situation in the town of Trebes. CNN affiliate BFM TV said a man had open fire and that the incident was unfolding […]
Transport commissioner Gujrat issue advisory ahead of Amarnath Yatra
Srinagar Nearly a year after the militant attack on a bus carrying Amarnath yatra pilgrims from Gujarat in Kashmir, the Gujarat Commissioner of Transport has issued guidelines to all the road transport offices (RTOs) and tour operators, stressing on preparedness to handle unforeseen situations, reports claimed. The circular that comes ahead of the Amarnath tours […]
One-third women in rural India unaware of breast cancer: Study
London, March 23: While early detection is the key for successful breast cancer treatment, one in three women in rural India had not even heard of the deadly disease, finds a research led by a doctoral student of Indian-origin. Breast cancer is the most common of the types of cancer occurring in India, followed by […]
Cloud burst damage house in Tral
Cloud burst in Pinglish village of Tral damaged one residential property and the family had a narrow escape . The incident according to police happened during previous night when cloud burst struck upper story of house of Manzoor Ahmad Dar.police said that the family was safe and authorities have reached the village to access the […]
700 troopers committed suicide in last 6 yrs: MHA
New Delhi—Nearly 700 personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces committed suicide in the last six years, more than those killed in action, the Union Home Ministry has told a parliamentary panel. The reasons include “lack of stability, loneliness and domestic strife”, senior officials of the ministry, led by the Union home secretary, told the […]
Dozen youth arrested in South kashmir
SRINAGAR, MAR 22 : Dozen youth were arrested from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district during the intervening night of 21 and 22 March, reports said. According to local witnesses, over one dozen youth were arrested on charges of stone pelting on a Patrolling party of army, when they were passing through the village on Wednesday. They added […]
Timber smugglers arrested in Handwara
SRINAGAR, MAR 22 : Handwara police has arrested three timber smugglers and seized a vehicle laden with illegal timber. On a specific information, a police party of Police Post Zachaldara, Handwara led by DO Zachaldara seized a Sumo bearing registration numbers JK09-0971, laden with illegal timber at Zachaldara. Three persons identified as Ghulam Rasool son of Sheir […]
JRL stages protests outside Jamia Masjid in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, MAR 22 : The joint resistance leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik on Thursday staged protests outside historic Jamia Masjid Srinagar in which several resistance leaders and activists participated. Carrying placards and banners, the sit-in was led by Muhammad Yasin Malik, while as Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz […]
