US, UN & EU welcome India, Pakistan ceasefire agreement

Washington/United Nations, Feb 27 (PTI) The US, the UN and the EU have welcomed the announcement by the militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, and hoped that it would lead to greater peace and stability in […]
Pakistan wants peaceful resolution with India on all disputes: Foreign Office

Islamabad, Feb 27 (PTI) Pakistan said on Friday that it wants a peaceful resolution of all disputes with India, including the Kashmir issue, and the latest ceasefire agreement was in line with Islamabad’s stated position. In a significant move to ease tension, the militaries of India and Pakistan said on Thursday that they have agreed […]
Saudi crown prince approved killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi: US intelligence report

Washington, Feb 27 (PTI) Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved an operation to capture or kill journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, according to a US intelligence report submitted to Congress. Fifty-nine-year-old Khashoggi, a dissident Saudi journalist who lived in the US as a legal permanent resident and wrote for the Washington Post, was critical […]
JK will be turned into winter sports hub: PM

Inaugurates Khelo India Winter Games
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated the second Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg and said that the event is a step towards making Jammu and Kashmir a hub of winter sports. Athletes from 27 states and Union Territories are competing in the Games which will conclude on March 2. “This is […]
Spread message of peace, goodwill: Lt Guv to participants
Gulmarg: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Friday called upon the participating sportspersons to spread the message of Peace, Unity, Goodwill, Love and Empowerment. Let us share this experience of unifying power of sports with the world, remarked the Lt Governor while addressing the participants at the Khelo India Winter Games. Gulmarg has been acknowledged as a […]
Several senior officers transferred
Rahul Pandey to hold charge of Director Information
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir administration on Friday ordered transfer of nine officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect. According to an order, Alok Kumar, IRS, awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, is posted as Principal Secretary to the Government, Youth Services and Sports Department. Sarmad Hafeez (IAS), Administrative Secretary, Youth […]
UN Chief welcomes Indo-Pak ceasefire on LoC
Says pact will provide opportunity for further dialogue
United Nations: Top UN leadership has welcomed the announcement by militaries of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other sectors, with UN chief Antonio Guterres expressing hope that this “positive step will provide an opportunity for further dialogue . In […]
US supports India-Pakistan joint statement
Washington: The United States has welcomed the joint statement of India and Pakistan to strictly observe all agreements on ceasefire along the Line of Control and other sectors, saying it is a positive step towards greater peace and stability in South Asia. White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki also said at her daily news conference […]
India, China FM’s establish hotline
Disengagement at all friction points necessary: Jaishankar
New Delhi/Beijing: India has told China that disengagement at all friction points is necessary to contemplate de-escalation of troops in eastern Ladakh even as the foreign ministers of the two countries agreed to establish a hotline for “timely” communication and exchange of views. In the first high level contact after the two countries agreed early […]
India-Pak truce: Experts welcome pact, say need to watch cross-border terror
New Delhi: The ceasefire agreement announced by India and Pakistan is a welcome move as any measure that saves lives on the border and reduces violence must be given a chance, experts said on Friday, but cautioned that cross-border terrorism needs to be closely watched. A joint statement issued in Islamabad and New Delhi said […]