Negotiations underway between NC-PDP-Cong over government formation: Ghulam Nabi Azad
Srinagar: Confirming that negotiations are underway between NC-PDP-Congress to form the government in Jammu and Kashmir, Leader of opposition Rajya Sabhak, congress member Ghulam Nabi Azad said that ‘it’s on a suggestion level’. “We, parties, had a view that why not join together and form the government. We are not at a stage to form […]
Army soldier injured in landmine explosion along LoC in Poonch
Poonch: An army man was injured in a landmine explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday late evening. Official sources said that the soldier was on a routine patrol duty in Panjani, forward area of Balakote when he accidentally stepped on the mine near […]
Leh shivers at minus 8, Kargil records minus 6.8
Srinagar: Temperature in Leh of Ladakh division of the state plummeted to minus 8 degrees due to a clear night sky. According to weatherman, the dip in temperature was followed closely by Kargil recording minus 6.8. In Srinagar it was 1.4, Pahalgam minus 4.8 and minus 5.5 in Gulmarg. Jammu city recorded 10.8, Katra […]
Vice President, PM Modi greet people on Milad-un-Nabi (SAW)
New Delhi PTI: Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday greeted people on Milad-un-Nabi, saying Prophet Mohammad showed humanity the path of universal brotherhood. Prophet Mohammad showed humanity the righteous path of compassion and universal brotherhood, Naidu wrote on Twitter. The prime minister said on the birthday of Prophet Mohammed, people remember […]
Won’t pay Pak as it has done nothing for US: Trump
Washington, Nov 21 (PTI) US President Donald Trump has reiterated that the USD 1.3 billion in aid to Pakistan will remain suspended until the country acts against militant safe heavens inside its territory. The President’s statement came days after he said that Pakistan does not do “a damn thing” for the US, alleging that its government […]
Sensex falls over 200 points on weak global cues
Mumbai, Nov 21 (PTI) The BSE benchmark Sensex fell over 200 points in early trade Wednesday following weak global cues amid fresh foreign fund outflows. The 30-share was trading 215.44 points, or 0.61 per cent, lower at 35,259.07 points. The gauge had lost 300.37 points Tuesday. Sectoral indices led by IT, teck, metal, capital goods and […]
Chilli powder throwing on Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal: Attacker arrested, is ‘unstable and incoherent’ says police
New Delhi: The alleged person who attacked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal with chilli powder has been arrested by police and has said that the person is “unstable and incoherent”. He has been identified as 40-year-old Anil Kumar Sharma. “He threw red chilli powder at Kejriwal outside his chamber at the Delhi secretariat and had come […]
325 inmates from Muzaffarnagar jail to be shifted to Noida prison
Muzaffarnagar, Nov 21 (PTI) A total of 325 inmates lodged in the overcrowded district jail here, including lifers and long-term inmates, will be shifted to a prison in Noida, an official said on Wednesday. The district authorities recommended this to reduce the burden on the prison, Jail Superintendent A K Saxena said. Over 2,000 inmates from […]
USD 1.66 billion in security aid to Pak suspended: Pentagon
Washington PTI: The US has suspended USD 1.66 billion in security assistance to Pakistan after President Donald Trump’s directive, the Pentagon has said, in what experts believe is a strong signal of American frustration. The Pentagon’s statement came days after President Trump said that Pakistan does not do “a damn thing” for the US, alleging that […]
PDP-Congress cobbling out a government with NC’s support: Report
Srinagar: In a potentially far-reaching realignment of political forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP, Congress and the National Conference appear to be joining hands to form a popular government, sources in the three parties indicated Tuesday. The state is currently under governor’s rule which cannot be extended after it completed its six-month period on […]
