BJP releases manifesto in Urdu for DDC polls in Kashmir
Srinagar, Nov 29 (PTI) The BJP on Sunday released its election manifesto in Urdu for the ongoing District Development Council (DDC) polls in Kashmir. Former MLC Vibhod Gupta released the manifesto in presence of senior party leaders from the Valley such as Sofi Yosuf and Darakhshan Abdrabi. The manifesto claims that while the BJP has […]
Deliberate attempts on to vitiate peaceful atmosphere in Jammu region: JK Muslim activists
Jammu, Nov 29 (PTI) Several Muslim activists, including a former bureaucrat, of Jammu and Kashmir on Sunday alleged that “some elements” are making deliberate attempts to harm the communal harmony of the union territory’s Jammu region and sought the intervention of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. Though they did not identify the “elements” but claimed that […]
‘Covidshield’ vaccine trial participant alleges neuro breakdown, impaired cognitive functions
Chennai, Nov 29 (PTI) A 40-year-old man who took part in the ‘Covidshield’ vaccine trial here has alleged serious side effects, including a virtual neurological breakdown and impairment of cognitive functions and has sought Rs five crore compensation in a legal notice to Serum Institute and others, besides seeking a halt to the trial. Alleging […]
Driver from south Kashmir dies in road mishap
Srinagar, Nov 29: A truck driver died after a vehicle he was driving turned turtle along Jammu-Srinagar highway at Sarmoli area last night, officials said on Sunday. Reports said that a Srinagar-bound truck bearing registration number (JK-02AQ 7757) met with an accident after the driver purportedly lost control over the vehicle near Tawi View Hotel […]
Man believed to be mentally unfit, slips to death
Baramulla, Nov 29: A 40-year-old man died in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday, officials said. A police officer said that the man identified as Jehangir Ahmad Khan (40) son of late Rahmatullah Khan of Rampur Boniyar fell down in an area known as Wooden Canal near Children’s Park in Boniyar and died on spot. […]
Pak violates ceasefire, targets forward posts, villages along IB in Kathua
Jammu, Nov 29 (PTI) Pakistani Rangers violated the ceasefire overnight by unprovoked firing on forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, officials said on Sunday. The firing from across the border in Pansar, Manyari and Karol Krishna in Hiranagar sector started around 9.50 pm on Saturday, prompting […]
Militants making desperate attempt to disrupt DDC polls inJammu and Kashmir, says Army chief
Kannur (Ker), Nov 28 (PTI) Army Chief General MM Naravane on Saturday said militans were making desperate attempts to infiltrate into Jammu and Kashmir to disrupt the District Development Council (DDC) polls there. He also said militancy emanating from across the border continues to be a serious threat and that it was not abating despite […]
Another inflammatory graffiti surfaces in Mangaluru
Mangaluru, Nov 29 (PTI) Another inflammatory graffiti surfaced in the coastal city on Sunday, days after it witnessed a similar wall writing. According to police, the graffiti appeared on the wall of a house here. Soon after receiving information, police rushed to the spot, erased the message and registered a case against unknown persons for […]
CRPF commando killed, 7 injured in IED blast in Chattisgarh
Raipur, Nov 29 (PTI) An official of the CRPF’s specialised CoBRA unit has been killed and seven other personnel injured in an IED blast triggered by Naxals in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district, a police official said on Sunday. The Improvised Explosive Device (IED) went off around 8.30 pm on Saturday in a forest near Aravraj Metta […]
Mother, 2 minor daughters found dead in Uri
Uri, Nov 29: A woman and her two minor daughters died purportedly due to asphyxiation in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district overnight, officials said on Sunday. They said that the trio—Shameema Begum (43) wife of Abdul Majeed Ganie and their daughters— Nighat Bano (13) and Tabasum Bano (9)—were found dead at their house […]
