BJP hits out Cong, NC leaders over Roshni scam in JK
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Accusing Congress and National Conference leaders of encroaching large tracts of government and forest land in Jammu and Kashmir, senior BJP leader and Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on Tuesday demanded a thorough probe into the alleged ‘Roshni scam’. He said that names of several top politicians, including NC leader […]
HC dismisses plea challenging Mayoral elections in SMC
Srinagar, Nov 24: Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Tuesday dismissed an application, seeking a stay on the notification for election of Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation. Two persons from National Conference—Nuzrat Ara and Ali Mohammad Tantray, claiming to be contesting for Councilor in the by-elections of the Municipal Corporation, had filed the petition to challenge […]
Militant funding case: NIA grills PDP leader Yasir Reshi
Srinagar, Nov 24: National Investigation Agency Tuesday questioned belligerent PDP leader Yasir Reshi in connection with tainted police officer Davinder Singh case who in allegedly involved in militant funding scam. Sources said that Yasir Reshi was summoned at NIA office in Srinagar where he was thoroughly questioned. Sources confirmed that Yasir Reshi appeared before the […]
PM Modi holds virtual meet with states over COVID-19 situation
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday interacted via video conferencing with chief ministers of states that are witnessing a surge in coronavirus cases to review the COVID-19 situation. The leaders attending the meeting include Home Minister Amit Shah, Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, West Bengal Chief […]
COVID-19 caseload in India climbs to over 91.77 lakh
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) India saw 37,975 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day taking the country’s COVID-19 caseload to over 91.77 lakh, while the recoveries?crossed 86 lakh, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Tuesday The total coronavirus cases mounted to?91,77,840 and the death toll climbed to?1,34,218 with 480 new fatalities, […]
Encounter in Rohini, two wanted criminals held
New Delhi, Nov 24 (PTI) Two wanted criminals were arrested by the Delhi Police Special Cell on Tuesday morning following an encounter in Rohini area here, officials said. The accused have been identified as Rupender and Amit, they said. Rupender was carrying a reward of Rs two lakh announced on his head by the Haryana Police. […]
Massive blaze destroys three houses in Bandipora
Bandipora, Nov 24: Three families were rendered homeless after a devastating fire incident turned their residential houses into ashes in Plan area of main town in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Monday late evening. An official said that three residential houses belonging to three brothers were reduced to ashes after massive fire broke out in […]
Trump tells officials to begin transition for next administration; says will keep fighting
Washington, Nov 24 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Monday asked officials to begin the transition process for President-elect Joe Biden, after the head of the federal agency responsible for this said she would provide him the necessary government resources to move in to the White House. Trump, however, insisted that he would “continue to […]
Highways closed as Valley receives snowfall
Temperature witnesses slide as chill increases
Srinagar: Most of the plain areas in Kashmir experienced the season’s first snowfall on Monday, even as the higher reaches witnessed heavy precipitation, leading to the closure of Jammu-Srinagar and Srinagar-Leh road which connects the valley with Jammu and Ladakh respectively, officials said here. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed for traffic due to fresh […]
