US, Pak to hold talks on ongoing Afghan peace process
Islamabad, Aug 1 (PTI) Pakistan and the US were on Thursday poised to hold crucial talks here on the Afghan peace process, amid reports that the Trump administration is close to signing an MoU with the Taliban during the upcoming parleys in Doha. Talks between the two sides assume significance as the MoU is reportedly about […]
Iran president: US sanctions on foreign minister ‘childish’
Tehran, Aug 1 (AP) Iran’s president lambasted new US sanctions by the Trump administration targeting the country’s foreign minister, describing the move on Thursday as “childish” and a barrier to diplomacy. Hassan Rouhani’s remarks came after the Trump administration announced Wednesday it had imposed financial sanctions on Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif as part of its […]
Requested to ensure law and order does not deteriorate in J&K: Omar Abdullah after meeting with PM Modi
A National Conference delegation, led by former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday to discuss the situation in the state. Farooq Abdullah’s son Omar Abdullah, also a former chief minister of the state, was part of the delegation. “We have requested PM to ensure law and […]
700 Rounds of AK-47 rifle recovered from Lashkoot forests in Bandipora, hideout busted
Bandipora: Government forces on Thursday claimed to have busted a militant hideout in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district and have recovered arms and ammunition. Official sources told KNO that on a credible input, government forces including army’s 13JAKLI, Jammu and Kashmir police and other forces busted a militant hideout in lashkoot forest area of Chandeji […]
RS clears Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill – 2019: Read the proposed new penalties for breaking traffic rules
New Delhi: The Rajya Sabha has cleared the Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 that aims to improve road safety, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments, strengthen rural transport, public transport and last mile connectivity through automation, computerization and online services. In the area of road safety, the Bill proposes to increase penalties to […]
Police cracks whip on fraud HR consultancy in Srinagar, accused arrested
Budgam: Police on Thursday said that it has arrested one person for duping people in lieu of providing jobs outside India. According to police officials case against ‘Gulf HR consultancy agency Hyderpora’ has been registered after victims filed a complaint against the accused. The arrested has been identified as Adil Ahmad Shiekh, S/O […]
SC to transfer rape case involving BJP MLA out of Unnao, demands CBI officer’s presence by 12 noon
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Thursday made clear it will transfer the rape case involving BJP legislator Kuldeep Singh Sengar out of Unnao district in Uttar Pradesh and summoned a “responsible” CBI officer before it by 12 noon to provide details of the probe conducted so far in the sensational matter. The […]
US poised to formally abandon INF missile treaty
Washington, Aug 1 (AFP) The United States will officially withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty on Friday, clearing the way for a new arms race with Russia — and throwing China into the mix. The treaty — concluded by then US president Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 — limited the […]
Highway closed following fresh landslides in Ramsu
Srinagar: Srinagar-Jammu strategic highway on Thursday was closed for vehicular traffic following landslides and shooting stones incidents triggered by continuous rainfall over the stretch. An official said that fresh landslides and stones falling from mountain in Ramsu area due to downpour led to closure of the highway. Meanwhile Amarnath Yatra has been suspended up to […]
Civilian injured in cross LOC firing in Noushera sector Rajouri
Jammu: One person has been injured in the cross Line of Control firing between India and Pakistan armies in Noushera sector of Rajouri district on Thursday. According to reports the 37-year old man received injuries in the neck. He has been identified as Mohammad Altaf S/o Mohd. Bashir, r/o Pukherni area. India and Pakistan […]
