Taliban declare start of spring offensive amid talks with US
Kabul,(AP) The Taliban announced Friday the start of their spring offensive despite talking peace with the United States and ahead of a significant gathering of Afghans meant to discuss resolutions to the protracted war and an eventual withdrawal of American troops from the country. The insurgents released a lengthy missive in five languages, including English, saying […]
Gold prices decline Rs 170 on muted demand
New Delhi (PTI) Gold prices Friday fell Rs 170 to Rs 32,850 per 10 gram, registering its second day of decline due to subdued domestic demand, according to the All India Sarafa Association. Silver also followed gold by declining Rs 350 to Rs 38,200 per kg on decreased offtake by industrial units and coin makers. Traders […]
J-K’s Kishtwar under curfew for fourth day
Jammu, (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar district remained under curfew for the fourth consecutive day Friday amid strict vigilance by the Army, officials said. Authorities are planning to relax the curfew for one hour from 4 pm Friday, they said. A senior RSS leader Chanderkant Sharma and his security guard were killed on Tuesday when a […]
Army man dies of cardiac arrest in Poonch
Poonch: An army soldier died due to cardiac arrest in Kerni sector of Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. A police official told GNS that a soldier, NK Bhawan Kumar of 39 RR suffered cardiac arrest at Kerni sector along LoC while he was on duty. He was immediately shifted to district hospital […]
Forces conduct nocturnal raids to arrest five youth in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Five youth were arrested from Tahab village in Pulwama district by forces during nocturnal raids in the area. Local sources said that forces cordoned off a cluster of houses during night hours and arrested five youth from the area. Police confirmed the raids and said that the arrested youth were involved in stone pelting […]
Two women injured in cross LoC firing in Sawjian sector Poonch
Poonch: Two women were injured in cross line of control exchange of gunfire between India and Pakistan armies in Poonch district in Jammu on Friday. According to KNO correspondent the two ladies were injured in Sawjian sector along LoC and have been hospitalised. Among the two injured one is stated to be in critical conditions. […]
Body recovered near Sunderbani river
Rajouri: A man hailing from Bagnoti village of Nowshera was on Thursday found dead in Beri Pattan river of Sunderbani. Deceased has been identified as Sanjay Kumar resident of Bagnoti Nowshera. Police officials told KNO that the said man was missing from last few days and his body was recovered on Thursday from the […]
Truck driver killed in Rajouri accident
Jammu: Driver of an ice cream truck died after the vehicle turned turtle near Nowshera bridge on Jammu-Rajouri highway on Friday. According ot KNO correspondent the mishap took place in wee morning hours of today, The deceased has been identified as Rakesh Kumar son of Bodh Raj resident of Ramnagar Udhampur. According to police […]
14 Killed, over 24 injured in blast in Quetta Pakistan
Pakistan: 14 People are believed to be killed and over twenty-four injured in a deadly blast in Hazarganji vegetable market of Pakistan’s Quetta, DAWN reported on Friday. Quoting Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Abdul Razzaq Cheema, DAWN said that the blast was targeting members of the Hazara community. The report identified as least seven of the […]
China trying to create its own globally decisive naval force through BRI: Pentagon
Washington, (PTI) China is trying to create its own globally decisive naval force through the ambitious multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative, the Pentagon has told the US Congress, warning that Beijing’s “unfavourable deals” strangle a nation’s sovereignty like an Anaconda enwrapping its next meal. Touted as President Xi Jinping’s pet project, China is vigorously pursuing […]
