Omar flays harassment of guests at Iftar hosted by Indian High Commission
Srinagar, Jun 2 (PTI) National Conference vice-president Omar Abdullah Sunday said the harassment of guests at an Iftar party hosted by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad was stupid tit for tat diplomacy . Stupid tit for tat diplomacy. It was stupid when we did it outside the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi & it’s […]
Ramzan – fasting, family, food and much more
New Delhi, Jun 2 (PTI) Two cannon shots ring out across the vast courtyard of the Jama Masjid and the crowded streets beyond, signalling an end to a long, hot day of fasting and the beginning of some feasting with family and friends. But Ramzan means a lot more for those who don’t drink or eat […]
Mother, daughter injured in gas cylinder blast in Uri succumbs
Uri, Jun 02 : A mother and daughter who were injured in a gas cylinder blast in Uri village on 27 May succumbed to their injuries at SKIMS today. Reports said that Parveena Akther (35) and her daughter Shaishta Bano (14) succumbed their injuries at SKIMS Soura on early Sunday after being hospitalised for five […]
Abandoned baby found decomposed in Wanpoh
Kulgam, June 02: In a shocking incident, a newborn baby, who is believed to have been abandoned by her parents, was found dead and decomposed by police in Wanpoh area on south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. An eyewitness told that the infant, which had been kept in a bag was abandoned across the road at Wanpoh […]
Taliban leader says no ceasefire as US envoy heads to region
Kabul, Jun 2 (AFP) The Taliban’s leader said Saturday the insurgents will not call a ceasefire any time soon, even as a US envoy was heading to the region for a fresh round of peace talks. In a rare and defiant message ahead of what would be the seventh round of recent negotiations, Taliban chief Haibatullah […]
Thundery developments likely in Delhi
New Delhi, June 2 (PTI) Delhiites might get some relief from blistering heat as the MeT department has forecast the possibility of “thundery developments” towards Sunday evening, which might bring the temperature down. The minimum temperature on Sunday was recorded at 30.8 degrees Celsius, three notches above the season’s average. Humidity was recorded at 64 per […]
OIC backs legitimate rights of people of J&K
Islamabad, Jun 2 (PTI) The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has reiterated the grouping’s support for the legitimate rights of the people of Jammu and Kashmir in accordance with the United Nations resolutions, the Pakistan Foreign Office said here Saturday. The OIC is an international organisation consisting of 57 member states, with 53 countries being Muslim-majority […]
SSB jawan killed in encounter with Maoists in Dumka
Dumka (Jharkhand), June 2 (PTI) A jawan was killed and four others were injured in an encounter between the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) and Maoists in forests of Taldangal in Dumka district on Sunday, a senior police officer said here. A search operation was going on when Maoists opened fire on jawans around 3.30 AM, Superintendent […]
Israel confirms attacked Syria over rockets fired at Mount Hermon
Jerusalem, Jun 2 (AFP) The Israeli military confirmed Sunday it had attacked Syrian military positions in response to rockets fired from Syria at Mount Hermon in the occupied Golan Heights. A statement from the military said it held the Syrian regime accountable “for every action taken against Israel,” with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reiterating Israel’s policy […]
Country’s security, welfare of people govt’s priority: Amit Shah
New Delhi: Home Minister Amit Shah Saturday said country’s security and welfare of the people are the key priorities of the Modi government. Shah, who assumed the charge of the sensitive ministry on Saturday, also said he would try his best to implement all these priorities. “Country’s security and people’s welfare are the Modi government’s […]
