Police unearths ration scam in Srinagar, accused arrested
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday unearthed a major ration scam and arrested the accused who would repack the government supply of Rice, and flour to be sold in the name of ‘Apple Brand’. Officials said that they have arrested one accused from Srinagar’s Bemina area and identified him as Bilal Ahmad Nath R/o Bilal Colony Bemina. […]
Kenyan president says Nairobi attackers ‘eliminated’, 14 victims
Nairobi, (AFP) Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Wednesday that all Islamists who had stormed an upmarket hotel complex had been “eliminated” after an almost 20-hour siege that left at least 14 dead. “I can confirm that… the security operation at Dusit complex is over and all the terrorists eliminated,” Kenyatta said in a televised address to […]
Release Asif Sultan, CPJ calls on governor J&K
Sringar: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has urged Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik,to release jailed journalist Aasif Sultan and sought to drop all legal proceedings against him. “Freedom of the press is a vital tenet of democracy and a proud part of India’s history. We urge you (Governor) to use the authority […]
Scrap sedition law, a colonial hangover: Sibal
New Delhi (PTI): Senior Congress leader Kapil Sibal Wednesday demanded that the sedition law be scrapped as those in power are “manipulating” it. He also called for a change in the government to save the country. “Scrap sedition law (section 124A,IPC), a colonial hangover. “Real sedition is when those in power manipulate institutions, misuse the law, […]
Weatherman predicts snowfall for six days, air traffic suspended due to low visibility
Srinagar: Authorities on Wednesday suspended all the flights to and fro Kashmir valley due to low visibility as fresh snowfall began across valley. Officials said that the decision to halt the air traffic was taken due to low visibility and slippery condition of the road. MeT predicts heavy snowfall in Kashmir for at least five days. […]
Police aerial survey to track fleeing Maoists
Dumka (Jharkhand), Jan 16 (PTI) An aerial survey has been carried out in parts of Jharkhand and West Bengal to find out the routes the injured Maoists might have taken to escape following their encounter with security forces in Dumka district, police said. The aerial survey was carried out on Tuesday, two days after a zonal […]
SC dismisses pleas of 5 states seeking modification of its order on selection, appointment of DGPs
New Delhi (PTI): The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed the pleas of five states seeking modification of its order issued last year on selection and appointment of director generals of police (DGPs). The apex court was hearing applications of various state governments, including Punjab, Kerala, West Bengal, Haryana and Bihar, seeking implementation of their local laws regarding […]
Don’t take political mileage from Kanhaiya case: Sena to BJP
Mumbai, Jan 16 (PTI) The Shiv Sena Wednesday said the BJP has no moral right to criticise student leader Kanhaiya Kumar, who has been charged with sedition, after teaming up with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir. The Sena also asked the ruling BJP to refrain from taking political mileage from the sedition case against Kumar, […]
After weak opening, rupee rises 13 paise to 70.92 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai,(PTI) The rupee opened on a weaker note but soon pared the losses and appreciated by 13 paise to 70.92 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday, driven by gains in domestic equities and weakening of the greenback in overseas markets. The rupee opened on a weak note at 71.10 at the interbank forex market […]
Snowfall begins in Valley parts
Srinagar:Fresh Snowfall begun in parts of valley although night temperatures brought a bit respite as it rose from its previous records. While Srinagar had minus 2.1 degrees Celsius, Pahalgam was -4.2, Qazigund, was – 2.9 degree, Kokernag -3, Gulmarg was – 6.0 ddegree. Light snowfall was reported from Ganderbal district including Sonamarg, Gagangeer, Kulan, Gund […]
