Pakistan says Indian fire killed 3 of its soldiers
Islamabad (PTI) The Pakistan Army said on Tuesday that it lost three soldiers due to “unprovoked” Indian firing across the Line of Control. Military spokesman Major Gen Asif Ghafoor said in a statement that Indian troops resorted to “unprovoked” firing in Rakhchakri area of Rawalakot Sector along the LOC. Three soldiers were killed, he said. Ghafoor […]
Over 200 writers urge Indians to vote out ‘hate politics’ in 2019 polls
New Delhi, Apr 2 (PTI) Ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections, over 200 writers from across the country have appealed to Indian citizens to caste their votes in favour of a “diverse and equal India”, and help eliminate the politics of hate. In an open letter published on the Indian Cultural Forum, writers including Girish […]
Fire breaks out in District hospital Ramban
Jammu: Panic gripped District Hospital Ramban after fire erupted in the hospital on Tuesday . According to initial reports the cause of fire is believed to be short circuit. Fire and emergency services have been pressed into service and police has reached the spot. According to KNO correspondent fire broke out at around 1205 […]
Gov’t appoints Liason Officers for J&K students in AMU, meeting students on April 4
Srinagar: Government of Jammu and Kashmir appointed four liason officers for Aligarh Muslim University will be visiting the varsity on April 4. They will hold meeting with students from the state. The team was constituted to coordinate with the students from the state pursuing higher education in AMU. According to a letter issued to […]
Shab-I-Miraj: Traffic police Srinagar issues advisory
SRINAGAR: The traffic police Srinagar has issued a route advisory for devotees (zayireen) coming from different areas towards Ziyarat Dargah Sharief Hazratbal: North Kashmir: Vehicles coming from North Kashmir carrying devotees after reaching Shalteng have been asked to adopt Shalteng – Parimpora –Qamarwari – Cement Bridge – Noorbagh – Sekidafar – Eidgah – Aalimasjid – […]
Rupee slips 22 paise against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Apr 2 (PTI) The Indian rupee weakened by 22 paise to trade at 69.36 to the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday owing to increased demand for the greenback from importers and banks. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 69.32 and weakened further to 69.37 to the US […]
2 Pak policemen arrested for suspected IS links
Lahore, (PTI) A Pakistani police head constable and his brother-in-law, who also works in the police department, have been arrested in Punjab province for their alleged links with the Islamic State, police said on Monday. Hand grenades, suicide vests and other explosives have also been recovered from the duo, they said. Punjab police head constable Amjad […]
Body of Bihari woman found dumped in gutter in Poonch, husband missing
Poonch: Body of 28-year-old woman from Bihar was recovered from a gutter near her rented accommodation in Harni village of this Poonch district. Her husband has been found missing and according to police, the body apparently seems to have been dumped a week back. Official sources said that a police party headed by […]
29 killed, 600 injured as freak storm hits Nepal
Kathmandu, (PTI) A freak storm battered several places in Southern Nepal on Sunday, killing 29 people and injuring 600 others as high speed winds tore down houses, flipped vehicles and toppled trees and electricity poles.Massive winds accompanied by hailstorms and rain struck Bara and the adjoining district of Parsa late on Sunday evening. According to officials, […]
Pakistan’s senior Muslim clerics denounce forced conversion of Hindus
Islamabad, Apr 1 (PTI) Pakistan’s senior Muslim clerics and representatives from different religions have condemned forceful conversions, saying Islam doesn’t allow such acts and Muslims must provide better environment to minorities in their areas, according to a media report. The remarks made during a joint meeting of the Mutahida Ulema Board (Punjab) and Pakistan Ulema Council […]