CBI books Karol Bagh company for defrauding people of Rs 10,000 cr
New Delhi,(PTI): The CBI has booked a Karol Bagh-based company for allegedly defrauding its investors to the tune of Rs 10,000 crore by promising double returns on their investments in a year, officials said Thursday. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) registered a case against the company on Wednesday on the direction of the Supreme Court […]
In Pictures: Funeral of slain Sopore militant tear gassed, clashes erupt
Sopore: Funeral of Mehrajuddin of Sopore, killed along with Lashkar e taiba commander Naveed Jatt in Budgam yesterday was teargassed by forces on Thursday. Forces were deployed in the area to thwart protests, however clashes broke out in the area and police flexed muscles on mourners. Thousands attended slain militants funeral at Iqbal market sopore. […]
Pulwama shuts against militant killings as authorities snap internet services
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed in southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday following the killing of two local Hizbul Mujahideen militants in a gunfight with government forces at Shar Shali area of Pampore. Internet services have also been shut in the district The slain militants include top commander Adil Ahmad Bhat of Malangpora Awantipora […]
J&K Bank employees hold protest demonstration in Srinagar
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Bank employees Thursday held a protest in Srinagar demanding roll back of state administrative council’s (SAC) decision to turn the bank into a public sector undertaking (PSU). The call for protests was issued by All India J&K Bank officers Federation on Wednesday. Reports said that dozens of employees assembled at the corporate […]
Rupee advances 57 paise to 70.05 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee gained 57 paise to trade at 70.05 against the dollar in early trade Thursday at the Interbank Foreign Exchange amid sustained selling of the greenback by exporters and banks. Forex dealers said, the US dollar weakened against other currencies overseas, after US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell comments that the central bank’s […]
At least 10 killed in blast at UK security firm’s compound in Kabul
Kabul,(AFP): At least 10 people were killed and 19 wounded in a Taliban-claimed attack at a private British security firm’s compound in Kabul, officials said Wednesday, without confirming the victims’ nationalities. “10 dead, 19 wounded have been evacuated from site,” health ministry spokesman Wahid Majroh told AFP. An interior ministry spokesman confirmed the toll but warned […]
Thousands participate in funeral prayers of Hizb militants
Srinagar: Thousands of people converged at Khrew in Awantipora to participate in the funeral prayers of the slain Hizbul militants killed in a pre-dawn encounter in Khrew area. Witnesses said that multiple rounds of funeral prayers were held for the militants slain killed during a gunfight with the government forces. Adnan Ahmad Lone alias Uqaab, […]
Khrew gunfight: Slain militants were close associates of Riyaz Naikoo, police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that the two militants slain in a gunfight with the government forces in Khrew area of Awantipora were close associates of top Hizb commander Riyaz Naikoo. Adnan Ahmad Lone alias Uqaab, son of Ghulam Mohammad Lone resident of Braw Bandina, Awantipora and Adil Bilal Bhat alias Umair […]
India reaffirms commitment to rebuilding, reconstruction of Afghanistan
Geneva,(PTI): India on Wednesday reaffirmed its commitment to the rebuilding and reconstruction of Afghanistan even as New Delhi reiterated its development assistance commitment of over USD 3 billion for the war-torn country. India’s renewed commitment to Afghanistan was enunciated by Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh at the Ministerial Conference on Afghanistan in […]
Panchayat polls: 12.38% votes cast in Baramulla till 10am
Baramulla: Almost 13% of voters have exercised their franchise in the panchayat polls in the district baramulla till 10 am. Officials said that voting is under way at Zaingeer, shareef abad and lal pora block of district. In District Reasi’s Block Arnas- 17.53% and Bhomag – 12.81% votes have been cast. he polling for the fifth phase […]
