No possibility of dialogue with India in prevailing situation, says Pakistan foreign minister
Islamabad, Dec 24 (PTI) Pakistan Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that there is no possibility of a diplomatic dialogue with India in the prevailing situation, according to a media report on Thursday. New Delhi has already been maintaining its stand that “talks and terror” cannot go together as it continues to ask Islamabad […]
Light snow predicted in Kashmir valley over weekend
Srinagar, Dec 24 (PTI) There was slight improvement in cold conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose across the valley on Thursday, even as the MET Office forecast the possibility of light snow over two days from Saturday. The night temperature marked an improvement but continued to settle below the freezing point, MET officials […]
Winter vacation in colleges announced
Srinagar, Dec 24: The J&K Higher Education Department on Thursday announced winter vacation for Government Degree Colleges (GDCs) in Kashmir and in winter zones of Jammu. As per an order issued by Talat Parvez Rohella (Commissioner Secretary, Government HeD) all the GDCs in Kashmir and winter zones of Jammu would observe winter vacation from December […]
Govt constitutes 5-member committee to institute ‘Best Teacher award’
Srinagar, Dec 24: The government on Thursday constituted a five member committee for instituting best teacher award in schools, colleges and universities in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In an order the government accorded sanction to constitute the 5-member committee for instituting the best teacher award across Jammu and Kashmir. “Sanction is hereby […]
Missing elderly man found dead in Kangan
Ganderbal, Dec 24: A 50-year-old man, who went missing few days ago, was found dead at Chatergull Balla area of Kangan in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal on Thursday morning. An official said that body of Manga Khari son of Abdullah Khari-aged 50 was found in the nearby village in Kangan. He said that Manga was missing […]
UN at 75 faces worst crisis since WW-II; India reaches out to virus-hit planet
United Nations, Dec 24 (PTI) Confronted with its worst crisis since World War II, the UN — which marked 75 years of its existence in 2020 — mounted a comprehensive global response to combat the pandemic that saw India, ‘the pharmacy of the world’, leading from the front as it extended a helping hand to […]
Farmers protesting at Delhi borders remain resolute in seeking repeal of new agri laws
New Delhi, Dec 24 (PTI) Braving harsh cold, thousands of agitating farmers at the Delhi borders on Thursday remained steadfast in their demands to repeal the Centre’s three new agri laws. Dense fog reduced visibility to just 100 metres in parts of Delhi on Thursday, affecting traffic movement, the India Meteorological Department said, adding the […]
Al-Badar module busted, 4 held: Police
Srinagar, Dec 24: Police on Thursday claimed to have busted an Al-Bader militant module by arresting four militant associates and recovering arms and ammunition in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Police said that based upon specific information about the presence of militants of proscribed outfit Al-Bader in village Dadsara and Larmoh villages of […]
Encounter starts in Baramulla village, gunshots heard
Srinagar, Dec 24: Few gunshots were heard after government forces launched massive cordon and search operation in Wanigam Payeen Kreeri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday morning. Police in a tweet said that a joint team of Police, army and CRPF has encircled suspected spot where two militants are believed to be trapped. […]
DDC poll results: PAGD gets 110, BJP secures 75 seats
Srinagar/Jammu: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) swept the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls by winning 110 seats, while the BJP emerged as the single largest party by getting 75 seats after securing the largest vote share in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Wednesday. The results of two constituencies – one each […]
