Two States only just solution for Israel-Palestine conflict: UN chief
United Nations, Feb 16 (PTI) A “peaceful and just solution” to the longstanding Israel-Palestine conflict can only be achieved through creation of two States living side-by-side in peace and security, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has said, asserting that there is no plan B. In his address to the Committee on the Exercise of the Inalienable Rights […]
Clashes in Anantnag over harassment of Kashmiris in Jammu, elsewhere
By Jahangeer Ganaie Clashes erupted between youth and government forces in Anantnag town against harassment and attacks on Kashmiris in Jammu. “Youth protested against the harassment of Kashmiris in Jammu and other parts of India. They assembled at Lal Chowk and clashed with police,” eyewitnesses said. Several vehicles with Kashmir numbers were burnt by […]
Jammu remains curfewed, Army deployed
Jammu: Amid hightened tensions in the region winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir remains under strict curfew while Army has been deployed at various locations to keep situation under control. “Jammu people have been asked to remain indoors as curfew remain imposed on the whole district Jammu,” locals said. “Tensions erupted after protesters […]
One way traffic on highway, stranded vehicles to move first
Jammu: Authorities have decided to allow only Valley bound stranded vehicles on the highway to play on Saturday. Officials said that over 2,000 stranded vehicles crossed the Jawahar Tunnel till Saturday morning to reach the Kashmir Valley. They said the road was closed after fresh lanslides blocked the strategic highway. “The priority is to let […]
Forces start search operation in Tral village
Pulwama: Government forces on Saturday morning launched a cordon and search operation in Khangund village in Tral area of South kashmir’s Pulwama district. Sources told based on specific information about the militant movement in the area, forces including 42 RR, CRPF and Special operation group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police jointly launched a search […]
Army deploys 9 security columns in Jammu
Jammu: The Army has deployed nine security columns with air support in Jammu following massive protests over the terror attack in Pulwama in the Valley in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed, officials said. Earlier, curfew was imposed in the city after stray incidents of violence and torching of vehicles. “The Army has reacted promptly. Nine […]
Lethpora attack rips apart India-Pak relations
India revokes MFN status to Pak, mulls punitive trade curbs
New Delhi: India on Friday revoked the most-favoured nation (MFN) status to Pakistan in the aftermath of Pulwama attack and, according to sources, is considering punitive actions like significant hike in customs duties, port restrictions and ban on goods imported from the neighbouring country. In a media briefing after the meeting of the Cabinet Committee […]
India cannot be weakened by such attacks: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Warning Pakistan that it cannot weaken India by orchestrating attacks such as the one on CRPF jawans in Pulwama, Prime Minister NarendraModi on Friday said those responsible will pay “a very heavy price” and security forces will be given a free hand to deal with the militants. In a hard-hitting speech, Modi said […]
Won’t get emotional on India’s decision: Pak
Islamabad: Pakistan will not make any “emotional decision” following India announced the withdrawal of the Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status to the country and respond to it after due deliberation, a senior official said on Friday. India on Friday revoked the MFN status to Pakistan in the aftermath of Pulwama terror attack. Forty CRPF personnel […]
India summons Pak’s top envoy, issues demarche
New Delhi: India on Friday summoned the Pakistan High Commissioner to issue a very strong demarche over the Pulwama attack carried out by Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) in which at least 49 CRPF personnel were killed, and asked Islamabad to take “immediate and verifiable action” against the terror group. According to sources, Indian High […]
