Arms, ammo recovered during search ops in Samba

Jammu, Aug 06: Security forces recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation that was launched on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in Samba district. Officials said that the operation was launched in Babbar Nallah area of Samba based on a specific tip off. They said that during the operation a consignment of […]
Army man hangs self to death inside camp in Mansbal

Ganderbal, Aug 06: An Army man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death inside an army camp in Mansbal area of Central Kashmiri’s Ganderbal on Friday. Official sources said that the army man from HQ Bn 207 Army Unit committed suicide by hanging himself inside the camp. They further said that investigation has been […]
13 hospitalized after consuming forest mushroom in Gbl, 8 referred to SKIMS

Ganderbal, Aug 06: At least 13 persons have been hospitalized after consuming forest mushrooms at Banjar Basti Gutlibagh area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. Official sources said that soon after villagers consumed the forest variety of mushrooms, commonly known as ‘Jangal Hedar’, they complained of vomiting, diarrhea and other allergies. They said at least 13 […]
End of an era: Barcelona says Messi won’t stay with the club

Madrid, Aug 6 (AP) Lionel Messi’s time at Barcelona appears to be over. Barcelona announced Thursday that Messi will not stay with the club, saying that the Spanish league’s financial regulations made it impossible to sign the Argentina star to a new contract. He is leaving after 17 successful seasons in which he propelled the […]
US for consensus on modest expansion of UN Security Council

Washington, Aug 6 (PTI) The United States supports building a consensus for modest expansion of the United Nations Security Council for both permanent and non-permanent members, the Biden Administration has said. We support building a consensus for modest enlargement of the Security Council for both permanent and non-permanent members, provided it does not diminish its […]
No plans to block any social media platform: Govt

New Delhi: The government regularly interacts with social media companies on matters including accountability of such platforms and safety of users, and there are no plans at present to block any social media platform in the country, Parliament was informed on Thursday. While some users do misuse social media platforms to create hate and ill-will […]
Government to brand Kashmir silk in international market: Lt Guv
Inaugurates revamped Silk factory at Rajbagh
SRINAGAR: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha Thursday inaugurated the Modernized and Upgraded Government Silk Weaving Factory at Rajbagh, Srinagar marking an important step towards the revival and holistic development of the silk industry in UT. Government Silk Weaving Factory was established in the year 1937 and has been in operation since then. Over a period of […]
Afghan crisis: Ignored by US, Pak says it has ‘other options’
Islamabad: Upset over US President Joe Biden’s reluctance to telephonically contact Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan’s National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has said that Islamabad has other “options” if the American leader continues to ignore the country’s leadership. “The president of the United States hasn’t spoken to the prime minister of such an important country […]
Will keep fighting for people’s issues, Pegasus matter: Congress
New Delhi: The government is trying to “muzzle” the opposition’s voice, but it will not be cowed down and will keep fighting to raise people’s issues, including farmers’ problems and the Pegasus snooping matter, the Congress said on Thursday. Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge said that Parliament proceedings are being disrupted over […]
JK witnessed real democracy, development post Aug5, 2019: Jaishankar
New Delhi: Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed real democracy, development and good governance in the last two years that resulted in “immeasurably” strengthening India’s unity and integrity, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said Thursday on the second anniversary of the withdrawal of special status of the erstwhile state. On August 5, 2019, India announced the […]