LS Polls: Cong-NC alliance formed, Jammu, Udhampur to Congress, friendly bout in Anantnag, Bmla
Srinagar: Announcing pre-poll alliance between Jammu and Kashmir National Conference and Indian National Congress, Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Udhampur parliamentary seats will be contested by Congress. “I will contest from Srinagar and there will be a friendly contest between NC and Congress in Anantnag and Baramulla,” he said, “We are also […]
In whose custody was Awantipora youth, clarify: NC to J-K admin
Srinagar (PTI): The National Conference said Wednesday that the Jammu and Kashmir administration should clarify whether the Awantipora youth was in the custody of NIA or state police at the time of his death. He said an FIR should be registered in the matter against the officials concerned. A 28-year-old school teacher, who was arrested in […]
India signals to boycott China’s Belt and Road Forum for 2nd time
Beijing PTI: India on Wednesday signalled that it will boycott China’s second Belt and Road Forum for a second time, saying no country can participate in an initiative that ignores its core concerns on sovereignty and territorial integrity. India boycotted the first Belt and Road Forum (BRF) in 2017 after protesting to Beijing over the controversial […]
India expresses concern over widening trade deficit with China
Beijing, Mar 20 (PTI) India on Wednesday expressed concern over the widening trade deficit with China which has ballooned to over USD 58 billion, with the country’s new envoy here saying that addressing the issue would be his top priority. India’s Ambassador to China Vikram Misri, who assumed charge on January 8 at a time when […]
Valley parts receive fresh snowfall, Gulmarg records minimum temperature of -2 Degree Celsius
Srinagar: Fresh snowfall was received in summer capital Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir on Wednesday, leading to dip in temperature across Kashmir. Srinagar received 17.4mm of rainfall, mostly during the night, officials said, with minimum temperature of 2.4 Degrees Celsius. Qazigund received 13mm of rain in 24-hours and recorded a low of 3.7 degrees Celsius, Kokernag […]
Jet pilots threaten to stop flying from Apr 1, set Mar 31 deadline on bailout, salaries
Mumbai, Mar 19 (PTI) The umbrella body of the domestic pilots of the nearly crippled Jet Airways Tuesday threatened to stop flying from April 1, if the resolution plan is delayed and salary dues are not cleared by the end of this month. The decision was taken at the annual meeting of Jet Airways domestic pilots […]
Rupee falls 19 paise against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee fell 19 paise to 69.15 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday after crude price rose to a four-month high in global market amid increased demand for the American currency from importers. At the interbank forex market, the rupee opened lower at 69.11 and weakened further to 69.17 on increased […]
Following downpour highway shut for traffic
Srinagar: Authorities have closed strategic Srinagar-Jammu highway on Wednesday following downpour and shooting stone incident over the stretch. Offcials said that shooting stones erupted at Panthial area over the highway. The traffic over the road has been suspended till further orders, offcials at the traffic police department said.
Injured in cross LOC shelling ten days back, man succumbs at SKIMS Soura
Baramulla: A civilian who was critically injured in cross line of control shelling on March 10 in Kamalkote Uri belt of Baramulla district has succumbed to his injuries. Offcials said he breathed his last at SKIMS Soura Srinagar. The deceased has been identified as Riyaz Ahmad Khatania son of Sadar din Khatania r/o […]
Valley shuts over JRL call against ‘custodial killing of Rizwan’, restrictions in old city
Srinagar: Complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir valley on Wednesday against the alleged custodial killing of Rizwan Ahmad, a teacher and a Jamat e Islami associate. All the business establishments are closed, various schools are closed and traffic is off the roads. Reports said that shutdown is being observed in all the […]
