Carp fish destroying other fish species in Mansar Lake, officials say, can’t be taken out as religious sentiments involved
Jammu: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar was Friday informed that Carp fish have been destroying the other species in the Mansar Lake and they cannot be taken out from the body as there are religious sentiments linked to it. Kumar was attending a specially organized interaction session with forest department functionaries here at Mansar with regard to the […]
Pakistan unlikely to get IMF bailout by Jan 15: Report
Islamabad,(PTI): Cash-strapped Pakistan’s quest for a USD 8 billion IMF bailout package by January 15 may not realise as the global lender wants the government to adopt tougher measures to address the external sector imbalances before sending the country’s case to its Executive Board, a media report said Friday. Pakistan is seeking USD 8 billion […]
JK govt to conduct survey on needs of women and children during disaster
Jammu, (PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir administration will conduct a survey to understand the needs of women and children during natural disasters in the state and help in creating a realistic emergency response plan, an official said Friday. State Disaster Management Director Aamir Ali said a capacity gap analysis will help it understand what is […]
Pakistan no more a ‘hired gun’: PM Khan to US
Islamabad,(PTI): Pakistan is keen to have a “proper relationship” with the US similar to Islamabad’s all-weather ties with China rather than being humiliated and treated like a “hired gun”, Prime Minister Imran Khan has said. The ties between Washington and Islamabad strained, especially after President Donald Trump, while announcing his Afghanistan and South Asia policy […]
Two killed in road accident in Pattan
Pattan: Two persons died in road accident after the motor bicycle they were riding rammed in to a truck in Pattan area North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Both the bike born were rushed to local hospital where the doctors declared them brought dead. However the identity of both deceased was not known immediately. Meanwhile […]
Take note of ground situation in Kashmir: Mirwaiz to United Nations
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday urged the United Nations to take note of ground situation in Kashmir by sending a high level team to the Valley. Addressing a Friday congregation at historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar, Mirwaiz said that the human rights situation in Kashmir is “grim”. Mirwaiz condemned the detention of […]
JRL call for shutdown in areas going for polls in 8th phase of Panchayat elections on Saturday
Srinagar: The Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik on Friday called for a complete protest shutdown in poll-bound areas on Saturday. The areas include Hyhama, Kupwara, Hajin, Nadihal, Narwah, Boniyar, Qamarwari, B.K.Pora, Narbal, Achgooze, Pampore, Imam Sahib and Qaimoh. The polling for the 8th phase of panchayat elections will […]
40 kgs of poppy seized in Kathua
Jammu, Dec 7 (PTI) A truck carrying 40 kgs of poppy was seized Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district, police said. Acting on a tip off, a police party intercepted the truck at Lakhanpur area and recovered five boxes containing poppy, they said. The truck was on its way to Punjab, police said, adding that […]
If Ladakh is given divisional status, so should get Pir Panchal and Chenab Valley, says Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti on Friday said that Governor Satya Pal Malik was encroaching the democratic space in the state. Mehbooba said that the governor is issuing orders that are not in the favour of common man. She said that if Ladakh is given a divisional status then Pir Panchal, and […]
Hockey World Cup: HI lodge complaint against Pakistan assistant coach Danish
Bhubaneswar, Dec 7 (PTI) Hockey India has initiated an inquiry against Pakistan’s assistant coach Danish Kaleem for breaching security protocol, adding to the list of off-field issues plaguing the former champions at the ongoing men’s Hockey World Cup here. With the World Cup nearing halfway stage, Pakistan’s campaign is getting from bad to worse due to […]
