OIC Hopes Resumption Of ‘Genuine’ Indo-Pak Dialogue On Kashmir
Srinagar, May 30 (GNS): Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday expressed hope that India and Pakistan will resume a “genuine” dialogue for addressing all outstanding issues, “particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.” Dr Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen, General Secretary of the OIC, also said that the bloc was following with deep concern the “bloody events […]
Ganga River water unfit for direct drinking, bathing: CPCB
New Delhi, (PTI): The Ganga River water is absolutely unfit for “direct drinking” and only seven spots from where it passes can be consumed after disinfection, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has said. According to the latest data with the CPCB, most of the Ganga River water in the Uttar Pradesh-West Bengal stretch […]
US fears Huawei will pass information to Chinese govt: Pompeo
Washington, (PTI) The Trump administration is opposing Huawei as it fears the State-controlled telecom giant will pass on information to the Chinese government of which it is an “instrument” and deeply connected with, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. Escalating the bruising trade war with China, the US Department of Commerce recently blacklisted Huawei […]
Shopian shuts on Geelani’s call to commemorate 10th death anniversary of Asiya and Neelofer
Shopian: South Kashmir’s Shopian district is observing complete shut down to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of Asiya (17) and Neelofar (22), whose bodies were recovered from Rambi Ara stream on this day in 2009. Valley was on boil following the duo were recovered dead amid alleged raped and murder of them. Neelofer was Asiya’s […]
Sopore CASO update: Selected edu institutions closed, internet suspended
Sopore: Amid Cordon and Search Operation under progress in Dangerpora village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, district administration has order suspension of class work in selected education institutions. Mobile internet in the area has been suspended as well. Joint team of Army’s 22 RR, special operation group of police (SOG) and CRPF are […]
21 killed in fiery Mexico road accident: officials
Coatzacoalcos, (AFP) A semi-truck and a bus carrying passengers back from a pilgrimage to a Catholic shrine crashed and burst into flames Wednesday in eastern Mexico, killing at least 21 people, officials said. Thirty others were injured. Most of the victims were pilgrims from the southern state of Chiapas who were on their way back from […]
Rupee rises 12 paise to 69.71 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai, (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 12 paise to 69.71 against the US dollar in opening trade Thursday, driven by positive opening in domestic equities and weakening of the greenback in overseas markets. The rupee opened strong at 69.76 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground to touch 69.71 per dollar amid positive opening […]
Man wanted in 15 house-breaking thefts arrested
Thane, May 30 (PTI) A 30-year-old man wanted in as many as 15 cases of house-breaking thefts has been arrested in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said Thursday Acting on several complaints, the police launched a probe and nabbed Dinesh Yadav, a resident of Nallasopara area in the neighbouring Palghar district, here on Tuesday, senior police […]
Power Shutdown In Srinagar Parts Tomorrow
SRINAGAR, : The office of Power Controller, Kashmir province, PDD, Bemina today informed that 33 KV Pampore Lethpora line would be shut down on May 30th 2019 from 10 am to 4 pm. The official communiqué further read that the power supply to the area fed from the line would be shall remain affected on […]
Govt unveils Healthcare Investment Policy-2019: To promote, encourage private entrepreneurs in health sector, improve quality of service
SRINAGAR: The State Government today issued for implementation the Healthcare Investment Policy-2019. This follows the State Administrative Council decision taken in this regard on March 08, 2019. As per the new Health Care Investment Policy, the Government of Jammu & Kashmir will promote and encourage the private parties and entrepreneurs for setting up healthcare […]