Russia plans to invest USD 14 bn in Pakistan’s energy sector
Islamabad: Cash-strapped Pakistan is set to receive an integrated Russian investment package of USD 14 billion for the country’s energy sector, including offshore gas pipeline and underground storage projects, a media report said Thursday. A Russian delegation headed by Gazprom Management Committee Deputy Chairman Vitaly A Markelov pledged to make the investment during a recent visit […]
In Pics: Snowfall effects life in Valley, traffic thin, footfall to markets slumps
Heavy snowfall affected life in the valley as the downpour continued for second consecutive day snapping road and air traffic contact with the rest of the world. Shops opened late and many markets remains closed as footfall on the city center lal chowk also decreased drastically. Traffic on various routes remains affected due to slippery […]
Weather to improve from Friday forenoon, to remain wet in coming days: Sonam Lotus
Srinagar: Weatherman on Thursday predicted an improvement in weather condition from Friday forenoon in Valley. “Significant improvement in weather from tomorrow forenoon from Kashmir, afternoon from Jammu & Ladakh region,” Sonam lotus said. The forecaster said that the outlook for subsequent 5 days looks like light rain, snow. “It is continuously snowing at most parts […]
Massive throng amid heavy snowfall at the slain LeT commander’s funeral at Pulwama
Srinagar: Braving chilly weather and heavy snowfall thousands participated in the funeral prayers of slain District Commander of Lashkar e Taiba in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Thursday. Irfan Ahmad Sheikh was killed in the gunbattle in chakoora area, his native area, with government forces. According to police he had opened fire on the forces […]
Fire in hospital in Noida, several feared trapped
Noida, (PTI) A fire broke out in Metro Hospitals and Heart Institute in Noida on Thursday, trapping several people inside the multi-storeyed building. There were no immediate reports of any casualties, officials said. Thick smoke could be seen billowing out of the building in Sector 12. People were standing on ledges in balconies as rescuers tried […]
US approves sale of two missile defence systems for Air India One
Washington, Feb 7 (PTI) The US has agreed to sell two state-of-the-art missile defence systems to Air India One for an estimated cost of USD 190 million, a move that will enhance the security of planes flying the prime minister and the president. According to the Pentagon, the sale will support the foreign policy and national […]
Mother, aunt booked for burning 5-yr-old girl with candle
Thane, Feb 7 (PTI) A five-year-old girl’s mother and aunt have been booked for allegedly burning the minor with candle for her mischievous behaviour in Thane district of Maharashtra, police said on Thursday. The family lived in Roadpali village of Navi Mumbai town. The girl’s mother, Anita Yadav, and her paternal aunt Rinki Yadav were apparently […]
Vadra appears before ED for questioning in money laundering probe
New Delhi,(PTI) Robert Vadra, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi’s brother-in-law, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for the second time on Thursday in connection with a money laundering probe into alleged possession of illegal foreign assets. He arrived at the ED office in Jamnagar House in central Delhi at about 11:25 am. Vadra was grilled for five-and-a […]
7 Family members rescued from snow avalanche in Budgam
Budgam: Amid heavy snow fall continuing in the valley for second consecutive day, seven members of a family had a narrow escape when a snow avalanche hit the Zogiyar village of upper Kokarbagh in Khag Tehsil of the district. Reports said that the 7 families of the area were were rescued safely. “They have been shifted to […]
Most Asian markets rise ahead of China-US trade talks
Hong Kong, Feb 7 (AFP) Asian markets mostly rose Thursday as regional investors began to return from their Lunar New Year break, though Tokyo edged lower after a negative lead from Wall Street. Most trading floors have reopened but business remains light, with Hong Kong and Shanghai still closed, while focus turns on the resumption next […]