Rafale: SC dismisses Centre’s objection claiming privilege over docs by petitioners to seek review
New Delhi, Apr 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed preliminary objections raised by the Centre that documents on which it claimed “privilege” cannot be relied upon to re-examine the verdict in the Rafale fighter jet deal. The Centre had submitted that the privilege documents were procured by petitioners in an illegal way and used […]
RSS calls for handing over Kishtwar to Army, extending of ‘operation all out’
Jammu PTI: Condemning the killing of its leader and his PSO in Kishtwar, the RSS Tuesday termed the attack a “security lapse” and called for extending the Army’s ‘Operation Allout’ in the hilly district to prevent spread of militancy in the Jammu region. The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh said it will not be cowed down by attacks […]
Five get three years in jail for animal cruelty
Muzaffarnagar (UP), Apr 10 (PTI) A fast-track court in Uttar Pradesh’s Baghpat district has convicted five people of animal cruelty and sentenced them to three years of imprisonment. Fast-track court judge Abid Shamim on Tuesday also slapped a fine of Rs 10,500 on each of the accused — Kapil, Alijan, Ashraf, Yusuf and Tehseen — after […]
Rupee rises 21 paise to 69.09 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai, (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 21 paise to 69.09 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday, driven by weakening of the greenback in overseas markets. The rupee opened strong at 69.26 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground and touched 69.09 amid a weak opening in domestic equities, displaying gains of 21 […]
Curfew enters second day in Kishtwar, Baderwah following killing of RSS leader, his PSO
Jammu: Curfew continues in Kishtwar and Baderwah areas of Jammu for second straight day following killing of a RSS worker and his PSO yesterday. Unidentified gunmen opened fire on Chandrakant Sharma working at Kishtwar district hospital injuring him and the cop critically. While the cop died on the spot Sharma was shifted to GMC Jammu, […]
No Highway restrictions in Baramulla today
Baramulla: Government on Wednesday said that there will be no restrictions on the civilians movement on the Highway today in the north Kashmir’s district Baramulla. According to District Magistrate Baramulla Dr. GN Itoo, there will be no restrictions today on 10th of April 2019 on National Highway in Baramulla District in view of Lok Sabha […]
Kashmir issue cannot be kept ‘boiling’: Imran Khan
Islamabad: Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has told the BBC that peace with India over the disputed territory of Kashmir would be “tremendous” for the wider region. Mr Khan, a former cricketer who became leader eight months ago, said the nuclear-armed neighbours could only settle their differences with dialogue. The comments come as India prepares […]
Curfew imposed in Kishtwar following RSS leaders killing
Jammu: An RSS leader and his security guard were killed on Tuesday when a militant opened fire at a health centre in Kishtwar town, prompting authorities to impose curfew and call the army to maintain law and order in the communally sensitive region, officials said. The incident took place at 12.30 pm when a militant […]
Guv condemns shooting incident in Kishtwar
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday condemned the killing of an RSS leader and his personal security officer at a health centre in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar town. The RSS leader and his security guard were killed on Tuesday when a militant opened fire at a health centre in Kishtwar town, prompting […]
Highway blockade: Advocates, medical emergencies granted exemption
Srinagar: After exempting employees, students, tourists and other emergency cases, the government on Tuesday exempted advocates of High Court and other courts and all medical emergencies from the restriction order on highway that stands implemented on every Wednesdays and Sundays. Earlier, the government had issued an order, directing that no civilian traffic would be allowed […]
