Guv says no need to take Mehbooba’s demand seriously
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday dismissed PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti’s demand for action against an Army officer, saying “she doesn’t need to be taken seriously”. Malik’s remarks come a day after Mufti demanded action against one Major Shukla, who allegedly tortured a Pulwama resident, TauseefWani, at the Shadimarg camp of the Army and […]
Three soldiers being questioned over abduction, killing of soldier
Srinagar: Three soldiers are being questioned over their possible involvement in leaking information about the movement of their colleague Aurangzeb, who was abducted and killed by militants in south Kashmir last year, army sources said Wednesday. The three soldiers are being quizzed on suspicion that they might have knowingly or unknowingly leaked information about Aurangzeb’s […]
Fiction comes more naturally to me: Mirza Waheed
New Delhi: Mirza Waheed speaks the way he writes: with care. Ask this Kashmiri novelist a question, he looks a tad flustered. He averts his eyes, fidgets with his fingers and weighs his words before he finally answers the query. “I spend time writing my sentences, I don’t want to hurry. And I am not […]
Schools will finally get to see light
All govt schools to get electricity connections during this year
All govt schools to get electricity connections during this year
Imran Khan orders swift action after temple vandalised in Pak
Islamabad/Karachi: A Hindu temple was vandalised in Pakistan’s Sindh province by miscreants who set the holy books and idols on fire, drawing a strong reaction from Prime Minister Imran Khan who ordered swift and decisive action against the perpetrators. The incident happened last week in Kumb, a town in Khairpur district. The unidentified assailants fled […]
Taliban continue negotiations with Afghan leaders in Moscow
Moscow: The Taliban entered a second day of unprecedented talks Wednesday with powerful Afghan politicians in Moscow, sidestepping the Kabul government as it pursues a leading stake in the war-torn country. The rare public appearance that kicked off a day before saw Taliban officials spell out their vision for Afghanistan in front of rolling cameras […]
503 Indian fishermen believed to be in Pakistan’s custody: Govt
New Delhi: Over 500 Indian fishermen and more than 1,050 Indian fishing boats are believed to be in Pakistan’s custody, the government said Wednesday. The government said it has sought their early release and repatriation from the neighbouring country. Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh, in a written reply to a question […]
No end in sight
The deaths caused by influenza this year have touched an all time high. So far this winter Kashmir valley has witnessed 17 deaths that have occurred due to influenza. Just yesterday a 70-year old patient died at the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) here. Kashmir has been witnessing an increased activity of the flu […]
