Two porters injured in cross LoC shelling in Poonch
Poonch, Dec 25: Two army porters were injured in firing by Pakistani army along the Line of Control in Poonch district, officials said on Friday. The porters identified as Mohammad Giyas (32) son of Mohammad Sulaiman and Altaf Hussain (35) son of Wali Mohammad of Noor Kote were injured as Pakistan army fired at Bandi […]
Encounter breaks out between militants and forces in Shopian village
Shopian, Dec 25: A gunfight broke out between militants and security forces in Kanigam village in Imamsahib belt of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday, officials said. They said that a joint team of Police, army’s 44 RR and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in […]
Come forward for talks, govt ready for all possible amendments: Rajnath Singh to farmers
New Delhi, Dec 25 (PTI) Appealing to protesting farmers to come forward for discussions on farm laws, senior BJP leader and Union Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said the government will amend the legislations if they are not found beneficial. Describing the protesting farmers as his own people, Singh said, “Those who are sitting on […]
Farmers halt toll collection on most highways in Haryana
Chandigarh, Dec 25 (PTI) Responding to a call given by the Bharatiya Kisan Union, farmers protesting the Centre’s new farm laws halted toll collection on most highways in Haryana on Friday. According to officials, toll collection was halted either past midnight or from early Friday morning at several toll points in the state. While at many […]
Militant associate arrested in Tral, says police
Srinagar, Dec 25: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a militant associate in Tral area of south Kashmir’s Awantipora area. Police said that acting on information, and with the assistance of 42 RR and 180 BN CRPF today morning a police party conducted search of a particular house in village Syedabad Tral. During search […]
PM Modi, Amit Shah greet people on Christmas
New Delhi, Dec 25 (PTI) Greeting people on Christmas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the life and principles of Lord Christ gives strength to millions across the world. May his path keep showing the way in building a just and inclusive society, the prime minister said in a tweet. “Merry Christmas! The life […]
Army completes Summary of Evidence in Shopian encounter; court martial of its 2 men possible
Srinagar, Dec 25 (PTI) The Army has completed the Summary of Evidence against two of its men involved in July’s Amshipura encounter in South Kashmir’s Shopian district in which three civilians were killed and a possible court martial could take place after completion of formalities, officials said. General Officer in Command of the strategically located […]
Seven US lawmakers write to Pompeo on farmers’ protest in India
Washington, Dec 25 (PTI) A group of seven influential US lawmakers, including Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, have written to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to raise the issue of farmers’ protest in India with his Indian counterpart. India has called the remarks by foreign leaders and politicians on protests by farmers as “ill-informed” and […]
Baramulla Encounter: JeM commander among two militants killed
Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Baramulla district of north Kashmir on Thursday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in Wanigam Payeen in the Kreeri area of Baramulla district in north Kashmir Thursday morning following information about the presence of militants there, a police official said. He […]
