Pakistan attacks army posts along LoC in Poonch, Naib Sarpanch injured
Poonch: A Naib Sarpanch was injured as armies of Pakistani and India in Saturday trade shelling along the LoC in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. A police officer told GNS that the Pakistani army opened unprovoked fire on Army posts at Mankote, Krishana Ghati and Balakote today at around 9:00 am. “At about 0900 […]
Second ship seized in Gulf free to leave: British owner
London, Jul 20 (AFP): The British owner of a second tanker reportedly seized by Iranian authorities in the Gulf on Friday said the ship had been temporarily boarded by armed personnel but was now free to leave. “Communication has been re-established with the vessel and (the captain) confirmed that the armed guards have left and […]
One person arrested for assaulting Fire Services cop in Sopore
Sopore: A fire service department cop was Saturday morning assaulted by unknown youths in north Kashmir’s Sopore. Reports reaching GNS said that the cop identified as Mushtaq Ahmed Gadoo of Chankhan Sopore was beaten ruthlessly while he tried to intercept three youths who were using abusing language over phone. Mushtaq Ahmad as per reports […]
Iran’s seizure of two ships ‘unacceptable’: UK
London: Britain on Friday said Iran had seized two ships in the Gulf, with Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt condemning the incidents as “unacceptable” and saying he was “extremely concerned” by the incidents. “I’m extremely concerned by the seizure of two naval vessels by Iranian authorities in the Strait of Hormuz,” he said in a statement. […]
45-Year old farmer found dead in Panzgam Kokernag orchards
Kokernag: 45-Year old farmer was found dead in the orchards of Shivhad Panzgam area in Kokernag belt of Anantnag district on Saturday. The deceased Nizam-Din khan, 45, S/O Taj Mohd khan is a resident of Choontwad Panzgam area of kokernag. “He was a farmer by profession,” an official told KNO. Meanwhile, a police team […]
Car rams into truck on Pune-Solapur highway, 9 students killed
Pune, Jul 20 (PTI) Nine students were killed after their car rammed into a truck on the Pune-Solapur Highway here in the early hours of Saturday, police said. The accident took place around 1.30 am near Kadamwak Wasti. “Those killed in the accident were returning from Raigarh and heading to their hometown Yavat, towards Solapur. Their […]
India Pakistan armies trade gunfire along LOC in Nowshera Sector
Jammu: India and Pakistan armies traded gunfire along line of control in Nowshera Sector in Jammu division of the state, officials said on Saturday. They claimed that the ceasefire violation was initiated by Pakistan army at around 9 am today. “Indian Army have given them a befitting reply for resorting to unprovoked firing,” the source […]
Scooty collides with tractor in Baroosa Ganderbal, rider dead
Ganderbal: A scooty rider was killed in Baroosa area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district after he collided with a tractor. The accident occurred late Friday evening, killing the rider on the spot. The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Shafi Mir (58) son of Habibullah Mir Resident of Mir Mohalla Wandhama Lar Ganderbal. SHO […]
Lok Sabha passes NHRC amendment bill, govt assures protection of human rights
New Delhi, July 19 (PTI) The Lok Sabha on Friday passed a bill to expedite the process of appointment of chairperson and members of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) after the government assured steps were being taken “round-the- clock” to protect human rights. Piloting the Protection of Human Rights (Amendment) Bill, 2019 Minister of State […]
HC issues notice to Modi on petition challenging election from Varanasi
Allahabad, Jul 19 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court Friday issued notice to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on a petition challenging his election from Varanasi parliamentary constituency. Justice M K Gupta fixed August 21 for hearing of the case. The petition was filed by former BSF jawan Tej Bahadur Yadav, who was declared Samajwadi Party candidate from […]