Talks with the US enter fourth day in Qatar, says Taliban leadership
Kabul: Negotiations between the Taliban and US officials in Qatar entered a fourth straight day Thursday, according to the insurgents, as the two sides pursue a potential deal to bring an end to Afghanistan’s 17-year conflict. Taliban spokesman ZabihullahMujahid confirmed to AFP that “discussions are still ongoing”. “We will talk in detail later when we […]
Pak Army targets forward posts in Rajouri
Jammu: The Pakistan Army Thursday targeted forward posts and civilian areas along the LoC in Rajouri district with mortars and small arms, official said. The Indian Army is effectively retaliating, an official said. “Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by small arms fire and shelling with mortars in Sunderbani Sector since 0915 hours”, the Defence […]
Amid CASO, clashes erupt in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Clashes erupted between youth and forces during a Cordon And Search Operation (CASO) in Arihal village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday evening. Sources said soon after forces laid cordon in the area, youth took to streets and started pelting stones on government forces, which was retaliated by firing of tear smoke and […]
Enter Priyanka Gandhi
After much delay Priyanka Gandhi decided to join active politics creating ripples among the BJP circles as the state where the Gandhi scion will be making a debut matters for the right wing party. Priyanka, whose formal entry into politics has been a matter of speculation for several years, was given the charge of eastern […]
Asifa in a dream!
FAIZAN BASHIR The heavy vehicle running half over me, the scorching sun over my traumas; the helping people picking me up and the kind doctors treating me. In the middle of it – a minor girl running around the beautiful garden with a charming face, black Burka (veil) and a delicate fragrance in my dream, […]
National voter’s day: Aim is to encourage voters to participate enthusiastically
Vinod C. Dixit National Voters Day is celebrated on January 25 every year since 2011. The national voter’s day is undoubtedly a step forward in encouraging the right practices in the electoral system. National Voters day marks the foundation of Election commission of India which was laid on 25th of January, 1950. Every year, the […]
GL teachers awaiting salaries for six months, urge guv to intervene
Jammu: General line teachers in Jammu and Kashmir, who are awaiting their salaries for the past six months, have urged Governor Satya Pal Malik to intervene in the matter. There are over 15,000 such teachers awaiting their wages for the past six months. “We are awaiting salaries for the past six months. We urge the […]
