CPI (M) bats for loan waiver to farmers, orchardists
Jammu: The CPI(M) Thursday welcomed the waiving off loans of farmers in different states and advocated for loan waiver to farmers and orchardists in Jammu and Kashmir. “In the last couple of days, governments in various states have waived off loans to farmers which was a long-pending demand. It is a welcome step,” senior CPI(M) […]
Two Sopore residents held along with 38 kgs of Fukki
Bilal Ahmad Baramulla: Police on Thursday claimed to have recovered 38 Kgs of Fukki in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police said that a check post was established at Nihalpora road near Cheksari crossing in Pattan. During the naka one load carrier bearing registration number JK05F 7615 was intercepted in which large quantity […]
Obama delights sick children as Santa in Washington
Washington, Dec 20 (AFP) Former US president Barack Obama took on a new high-profile role as Father Christmas on Wednesday for a surprise visit to sick children in Washington. Sporting a festive Santa hat and armed with a sack of gifts, he delighted young patients at Children’s National hospital with gifts and hugs. “I just want […]
Jinnah’s photo in Faizabad jail event sparks row
Faizabad, Dec 20 (PTI) A photo of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah during an event in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad jail has sparked a row, with the BJP and right-wing groups demanding strict action against the organisers. On Wednesday, a function was organised inside the jail premises to mark the martyrdom day of freedom fighter Ashfaqulla […]
Remove encroachment’s from our properties in Valley, Kashmir Pandit Sabha
Jammu: A delegation of Kashmiri Pandit Sabha on Thursday demanded safeguarding and removing encroachments from the lands of the KP Community and Hindu religious shrines in the Valley. The delegation raised the demand during a meeting with Governor Satyapal Malik during a meeting held at Raj Bhavan here today. The delegation was led by its […]
AMU students march to mourn civilian killings in Kashmir
Aligarh (UP), Dec 20 (PTI) Students of the Aligarh Muslim University held a candle light peace march to protest against the recent killing of seven civilians in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The students, led by leaders of the AMU Students Union, Wednesday evening wore black bands and carried placards which said ‘Kashmir is Bleeding’, […]
If voted back to power, will bring autonomy resolution: Farooq
Srinagar: Former chief minister and National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah promised the restoration of autonomy in Jammu and Kashmir if the party comes of power after assembly elections. Dr Farooq stated that NC will pass the autonomy resolution in the State legislature soon after the party comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
SHRC issues notice to Dy Mayor, takes suo-motto cognizance against his remarks
Srinagar: State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Thursday took suo-motto cognizance of news reports regarding the Deputy Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Sheikh Imran’s remarks against the doctors, asking him to file his reply by Dec 26. According to a statement issued by the commission, it has taken Suo Motto cognizance regarding a news story […]
British woman raped in Goa
Panaji, Dec 20 (PTI) A 48-year-old British woman tourist was allegedly raped by an unidentified man while she was walking towards a beach in Goa in the wee hours of Thursday, a police official said. She was also robbed of her belongings by the man who fled after committing the crime, he said. The incident took […]
Murder mystery: Police forms SIT
Baramulla: Police on Thursday said that it has ordered setting up of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to solve the murder mystery of 25-year-old Azam Nazir Khan of Uranbawa Boniyar in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. A police spokesperson said the SIT headed by DySp headquaters Syed Javid is currently questioning suspects into the murder of […]
