MH17 investigators name three Russian suspects, one Ukrainian
Nieuwegein(Netherlands),(AFP): International investigators said Wednesday they were issuing arrest warrants for three Russians and one Ukrainian suspect over the downing of flight MH17 in 2014. The Dutch-led probe said it was going to prosecute Russian nationals Igor Girkin, Sergey Dubinskiy and Oleg Pulatov as well as Ukrainian Leonid Kharchenko. (AFP) SMJ
J&K Bank hits 10-year low after reports of raid at former chairman’s residence
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Bank shares fell 10 percent intraday on June 19 after a media report indicated that former chairman residence has been raided by Anti-corruption Bureau (ACB). The stock touched a day’s low of Rs 33.50, the lowest price since May 2009. At 1238 hours IST, it was quoting at Rs 34.40, down […]
UN expert calls for ‘targeted sanctions’ against Saudi crown prince
Geneva, Jun 19 (AFP) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s “personal assets” should be targeted with sanctions until there is proof he was not responsible for the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, a UN expert said Wednesday. “In view of the credible evidence into the responsibilities of the Crown Prince for (Khashoggi’s) murder, such sanctions ought […]
Iran ‘categorically rejects’ US tanker attack allegations
Tehran, Jun 19 (AFP) Iran’s defence minister “categorically rejected” Wednesday accusations that Tehran was behind two tanker attacks in the Gulf of Oman, describing evidence presented by Washington as “unsubstantiated”, official news agency IRNA reported. Washington has blamed Iran for last week’s attacks, releasing images and a grainy video it alleges shows Iranians on a patrol […]
Smooth conduct of Amarnath yatra a challenge, will ensure safe pilgrimage: Guv Malik
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday said that situation in Jammu and Kashmir is very good; saying that the smooth conduct of Amarnath yatra is a challenge for his administration. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function here at SKICC, Governor said that the situation in the Valley was very […]
India likely to privitise operation of Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains on selected routes
Srinagar: The central government may allow the operation of Rajdhani, Shatabdi trains on selected routes by private players. “The Indian Railways may soon be open for more investment from private players and may allow them to operate passenger trains on low-congestion and tourist routes,” the Business Standard reported. According to newspaper quoting sources, the national […]
Navy rescues two women as their boat capsized in Wular
Srinagar: Two women were rescued by Navy personnel after their boat capsized in Wular Lake in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday. According to reports the incident happened near Zurimanz village. The duo have been identified as Rafi Begum and her daughter Laali. Navy personnel jumped to rescue as the boat had capsized near their […]
Five arrested with material used for ‘making IEDs’ in south Kashmir
Srinagar: Police have arrested five persons and claimed to have recovered material used for making Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) from Zainapora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday night. A police officer told GNS that a special team of police in separate raids arrested the five persons and recovered material used for making […]
Clashes amid CASO in Arwani Bijbehara
Anantnag: Clashes broke out during cordon and search operation in Arwani village of Bijbehara area of Anantnag district on Wednesday. Reports said that as forces begun searches youth took to streets and started pelting stones on government forces. Forces retialated by firing tear gas cannisters to disperse protesters. Police sources said that the CASO […]
Rupee rises 21 paise to 69.49 against USD in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated by 21 paise to 69.49 against the US dollar in opening trade Wednesday ahead of the US central bank’s meeting. The rupee opened strong at 69.57 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground to touch 69.49 per dollar, displaying gains of 21 paise against the greenback. Forex dealers said market […]
