BSF officer shoots himself, commits suicide
Poonch: An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday committed suicide by shooting self with his service rifle at Sabra area of Mendhar along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. “ASI Satpal Jaswal (49) of 72 BSF D Coy posted at forward area near Checka Gali in Sabra today at around […]
Medico body slams Dy mayor for his ‘rude’ behavior
Srinagar: Condemning what he termed as deplorable behaviour of Deputy Mayor Sheikh Imran who has reportedly misbehaved with the doctors, Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Wednesday said that he should stick to his domain. DAK president, Dr Suhail Naik said that such interference is a common phenomenon and “we warn them to mind their own […]
Centre recommends President’s Rule in JK after December 19: Report
The centre is learnt to have recommended imposition of President’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir after the expiry of six-months of Governor’s rule on December 19. The decision has been taken after Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik sent a report to the central government recommending imposition of President’s rule in the state, officials […]
Basharat Bukhari joins NC
Srinagar: Former minister and senior PDP leader Basharat Bukhari formally joins National conference today in presence of Chief Patron of NC Dr. Farooq Abdullah.
3 minors injured after pole falls on them in UP
Muzaffarnagar, Dec 19 (PTI) Three children were injured after a pole fell on them in Dewal village in the district, police said on Wednesday. The incident took place on Tuesday. The children, identified as Shanib, 1, Rizwan, 5, and Ashiba, 8, were playing near construction site of a power supply line when the poll fell on […]
Rupee strengthens 50 paise to 69.94 against US dollar
Mumbai, Dec 19 (PTI) Continuing its rising spree, the rupee appreciated another 50 paise to breach the 70 per dollar-mark in opening trade Wednesday on persistent drop in crude prices amid fresh foreign fund inflows and sustained selling of the American currency by exporters and banks. Besides, the dollar’s weakness against some currencies overseas ahead of […]
Abducted vendor from Sopore released after five days
Srinagar: A 32-year-old cart vendor who was abducted by unknown persons from Brath Kallan crossing in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district last week has been released this morning. Reports said that abducted cart vendor identified as Tariq Ahmad Ganie (32) son of Ghulam Mohammad Ganie of Bomai, reached home early this morning after […]
Trump signals retreat on wall funding, but shutdown threat remains
Washington: President Donald Trump backed off his demand for USD 5 billion in border wall funding but his subsequent offer was rejected by congressional Democrats, leaving the opposing sides struggling to avert a partial US government shutdown. Trump had stood firm for days, declaring he needed the funds to build the controversial wall, defiantly proclaiming […]
Kashmiri scholar from Rafiabad dies in mishap near Deoband seminary
Srinagar: A Kashmiri scholar died in a road accident at Deoband near Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh on Tuesday late afternoon. A resident of Ladoora, Rafiabad in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, the deceased Mohammad Rafeeq Mir (30) son of Shabir Ahmed Mir was pursuing ‘Mufti Course’ at Darul Uloom Deoband seminary. The accident took place at […]
Pulwama killings fallout: Guv Malik calls for adherence to SOP, reviews security situation
Jammu: In the aftermath of the recent killing of seven civilians during an anti-militancy operation, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday reviewed the security situation in the state and called for adherence of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to avoid civilian casualties. This was the second security review by the governor following the […]
