Kashmir shuts against ban on Jamat e Islami, tinkering with special status
Complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir Valley against the imposition of ban on socio political organisation Jamat e Islami J&K , arrest spree and the recent amendments in Article 35 A. The call for shutdown was given by valley based trade fraternity and was supported by Awami Action Committee as well. “From the ban […]
Woman raped by six in UP; FIR registered
Muzaffarnagar (UP), Mar 5 (PTI) A 23-year-old woman was reportedly abducted and raped by six persons at Dudhli village here, police said Tuesday. According to a complaint filed by the victim’s family, the woman had gone to a wedding function on Sunday when the six men came in motorbikes and took her away. They later gang […]
China lowers economic growth target to 6-6.5 pc amid slowdown, trade war
Beijing, (PTI): China will face a “graver and more complicated” environment to development, Premier Li Keqiang warned Tuesday as the world’s second largest economy slashed its GDP target to 6 to 6.5 per cent this year, amid an ongoing trade war with the US and continued economic slowdown. The lowered growth rate from the […]
Rupee gains 11 paise to 70.81 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai, Mar 5 (PTI) The rupee appreciated by 11 paise to 70.81 against the US dollar in opening trade Tuesday, driven by weakening of the greenback in overseas markets and fresh foreign inflows. The rupee opened weak at 70.95 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground and touched 70.81 amid a weak opening in […]
Pak allocates Rs 75 mn for construction of cremation grounds, graveyards for Hindus, Christians
Peshawar Mar 4 (PTI) The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan has allocated Rs 75 million for the construction of five cremation grounds for the Hindu community and creation of seven graveyards for Christians. According to provincial officials, a total of Rs 24 million has been allocated for the construction of five cremation grounds […]
Kashmir parties for simultaneous assembly, LS polls
Srinagar (PTI) The political parties of Kashmir Monday impressed upon the Election Commission of India (ECI) to hold the assembly polls in Jammu and Kashmir simultaneously with the upcoming Lok Sabha elections. The ECI Monday began a two-day visit to the state to assess the feasibility of holding the Lok Sabha and the assembly polls […]
KU controller says exams as per schedule tomorrow
Srinagar: The Kashmir University’s controller examination on Monday said that “everything will be alright” in Kashmir Valley tomorrow and as such examination will be held as per schedule. When contacted by GNS about comments on students demand for postponement of examinations scheduled tomorrow in wake of the strike by transporters among others, Prof Farooq […]
Pak won’t hesitate to use nuke in face of defeat against India, warns Amarinder
Amritsar, Mar 4 (PTI) Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday cautioned that Pakistan would not hesitate to use its nuclear arsenal if it felt it was losing out against India in a conventional battle. Refusing to comment on the casualty figure in the Indian Air Force strikes on a terror camp in Balakot in Pakistan, […]
SC dismisses review plea for reinvestigation into Mahatma Gandhi’s assassination
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) The Supreme Court has found “no grounds” to recall its judgement rejecting the plea seeking reinvestigation into the alleged “larger conspiracy leading to” the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The apex court refused to take into account the plea in the review petition that claimed that “fresh” documents and evidence would clear […]
‘Challenges not over yet, keep your guard up,’ Pak Air chief tells PAF officers
Islamabad, (PTI) Pakistan Air Force chief on Monday asked his officers to keep their “guard up” as the challenges facing the country “are not over yet”, amid heightened tensions with India following the Pulwama terror attack and an aerial combat between the two forces. Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan made the remarks during a visit […]