Restrictions in Shopian to prevent protests
Srinagar: Authorities today imposed restrictions in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir to prevent violent protests post the Friday prayers against the killing of six persons, including two militants, in a shootout with Army on March 3. Sporadic protests have been reported from the south Kashmir district since last Sunday when six persons were killed […]
Five shops gutted in Handwara blaze
Handwara: At least five shops and a sumo stand office were gutted in a mysterious fire that broke out at Taratpora market in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday. Following this, fire tenders were called in who with the help of locals doused the flames. No loss of life or injuries were reported however property worth lacs […]
‘Like-minded’ parties need to sink local differences: Sonia Gandhi
Mumbai: UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi today said “like-minded” parties needed to sink local differences in the larger interest of the nation. Gandhi was speaking at the India Today Conclave here. “I as Congress parliamentary party chairperson along with Rahul (Gandhi) and other colleagues have regular meetings with like-minded parties to see if we can work […]
Sufi singer Pyare Lal Wadali dies of heart attack
Amritsar: Pyare Lal Wadali, the one half of famous Punjabi Sufi singing duo Wadali Brothers, died of heart attack today at a private hospital here, family members said. He was 75. Wadali with his elder brother Puran Chand Wadali sang popular hits such as ‘Tu maane yaa na maane’ and Tanu Weds Manu’s ‘Rangrez mere’. […]
Suicide bomber strikes Kabul’s Shiite area, casualties reported
Kabul: A suicide bomber on foot blew himself up in Kabul’s Shiite area today, killing at least seven people, officials said, in the latest attack in the Afghan capital. “In the explosion seven were martyred and seven were wounded,” interior ministry spokesman Najib Danish wrote on Facebook. One policeman was among those killed in the blast, […]
SC allows passive euthanasia, recognises ‘living will’ of terminally ill patients
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday said that a person can make an advance “living will” authorising the withdrawal of all life support system if in the opinion of doctor he has reached an irreversible stage of terminal illness. A five judge Constitution Bench headed by Chief Justice Dipak Misra, however, attached strict conditions […]
Shopian shuts for fifth consecutive day to mourn killings
Shopian: A complete shutdown is being observed on Friday for fifth consecutive day in south Kashmir’s Shopian district against the killings of four civilians by government forces in a brief shootout with militants at Pahnoo village on Sunday evening. Local sources said that all shops and business establishments are closed in the area while as traffic […]
GDC students start indefinite strike, demand removal of HoD
Srinagar: The students of Government Dental College Srinagar Friday started an indefinite strike demanding immediate removal of the Head of the Department (HoD) Orthodontics. Alleging that the HoD has been been continuosly harassing the students, the entire Dental College students have started indefinite strike until the HoD is not removed from his post. “We want the immediate […]
Pak court clears way for registration of Hafiz Saeed’s political party
Islamabad: A Pakistan court has ordered the election commission to allow the registration of Jammat-U-Dawa (JuD) chief Hafiz Saeed’s Milli Muslim League as a political party. The order came days after a Pakistani court extended a stay against the “possible arrest” of the JuD chief till April 4. The Islamabad High Court (IHC) yesterday set […]
US announces $5M reward for information on Pak Taliban leader
Washington: The US today announced a USD 5 million award for information leading to the arrest of Afghanistan-based Maulana Fazlullah, leader of Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an outfit which carries out terrorist attacks inside Pakistan. Under its rewards for justice program, the US also announced a USD 3 million reward each for information on Abdul Wali, […]
