Anti-communist guerrilla who became Afghan president dies
Kabul, Feb 12 (AP) Sibghatullah Mujadidi, who was Afghanistan’s first president following the withdrawal of invading Soviet troops from Afghanistan and the collapse in 1992 of Kabul’s pro-communist government, has died. He was 93. His former spokesman Sharif Yusufi says Mujadidi died overnight Tuesday in the Afghan capital. During the 10-year invasion by the former Soviet […]
Army commando among two soldiers, two militant killed in ongoing Pulwama gunfight
Srinagar: Two army soldiers and two militants were killed and one soldier was injured in an ongoing encounter at Ratnipora area of Pulwama of south Kashmir on Tuesday. A senior police officer told GNS that a joint team of army’s 50 RR, 10 PARA, SOG and CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation at Ratnipora area […]
NTPC to curtail power supply to J&K from February 18 midnight for payment default
NEW DELHI: State-owned power giant NTPC will regulate power supply to Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) from February 18 midnight for not clearing outstanding dues of more than Rs 1,600 crore. On February 5, the company had also issued similar notices to discoms in Telangana, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh to regulate power, as the states […]
PDP MP seeks return of mortal remains of Maqbool Butt, Afzal Guru, writes to PM Modi
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Monday asked for the mortal remains of JKLF founder Maqbool Bhat and Parliament attack convict Afzal Guru. PDP’s MP Muhammad Fayaz Mir wrote a a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Bhat was hanged in New Delhi’s high security prison Tihar jail on this day in 1984, Guru, who […]
Kargil observes shutdown over setting up of administrative hq in Leh
The town of Kargil and adjoining areas observed a shutdown Monday to protest against the decision of the Jammu and Kashmir government to set up the permanent headquarters of the newly-created Ladakh division in Leh. Shops and business establishments are closed, while roads are deserted due to the shutdown called by local leaders in Kargil,” […]
Committee of secretaries formed to ensure justice with Kargil: Guv
Jammu, PTI: Amid ongoing protests by people of Kargil over their demand for rotational divisional headquarters, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has said a committee of secretaries has been formed to ensure justice with the district. Hundreds of Kargil residents, including women and children, took out a rally in the winter capital Jammu […]
Restoration work continues along Jammu-Srinagar highway
Srinagar, PTI: The restoration work along the Jammu-Srinagar highway continued for the sixth straight day on Monday as fresh landslide hampered the efforts to reopen the only all-weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, officials said. A massive landslide hit the 270-km-long highway at Maroog on Sunday afternoon shortly after 150 Srinagar-bound stranded […]
Govt to table CAG report on Rafale deal in Parliament Tuesday
New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) The government is scheduled to table the CAG report on Rafale jet fighter deal, which has generated a massive political controversy, in Parliament Tuesday, sources said. The government’s decision to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from French company Dassault has become a controversial political issue, with the main opposition party Congress […]
Modi did not follow raj dharma in AP’s case, will teach him lesson: Chandrababu Naidu
New Delhi, Feb 11 (PTI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu launched into a tirade against the BJP-led central government on Monday, alleging Prime Minister Narendra Modi was not following ‘raj dharma’ by denying the state special status. Naidu, who began a day-long fast at Andhra Bhavan demanding that the Centre fulfil all promises made […]
‘Gau Mata’ is an important element of India’s tradition and culture: PM Modi
Vrindavan (UP): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said cow has been an important part of India’s tradition and culture and his government has taken several steps to improve the health of cattle. Speaking at an event here, Modi said cow has been a vital element of the rural economy. “We cannot repay the debt of […]