Kashmir youth arrested with 100 grams heroin in Jammu

Jammu (PTI): A youth hailing from south Kashmir was arrested with 100 grams of heroin in Jammu on Friday, police said. He was identified as Nisar Ahmed Gangroo, a resident of Anantnag district, they said. Gangroo was arrested from Valmiki Chowk after a police party got suspicious about his movements and recovered 100 grams of heroin […]
China asks Pakistan to step up security of its missions, CPEC after Karachi attack

Beijing, (PTI) A concerned China on Friday asked Pakistan to step up security for thousands of Chinese working on CPEC projects after three heavily-armed gunmen stormed its consulate in Karachi, but said it “highly appreciated” Islamabad’s quick response to thwart the attack. Strongly condemning the attack, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang told reporters the gunmen […]
1992 could be repeated in Ayodhya during ‘Dharam Sabha’: Surendra Singh

Ballia (UP) (PTI): Controversial BJP MLA Surendra Singh has warned that 1992 could be repeated in Ayodhya, if required, during a “Dharam Sabha” to be held November 25. Taking part in a rally to mobilise people for the event, the BJP lawmaker told reporters Thursday that 5,000 people from his constituency, Bariya, would travel to participate […]
Terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi foiled; 7 killed

Karachi (PTI): Three heavily-armed suicide bombers on Friday stormed the Chinese consulate in Pakistan’s largest city Karachi, killing four people including two policemen before being shot dead by security forces which foiled the daring attack in the high-security zone, authorities said. The attack was claimed by the outlawed Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) which said it would […]
China ‘strongly condemns’ terror attack on its consulate in Pakistan

Beijing, Nov 23 (PTI) China on Friday strongly condemned a terror attack on its consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi that killed two policemen and urged its all-weather ally to take “practical measures” to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens in the country. Three heavily-armed gunmen stormed the Chinese consulate in Karachi and exchanged […]
India condemns terror attack on Chinese consulate in Karachi

New Delhi, Nov 23 (PTI) India strongly condemned the terror attack on the Chinese Consulate in Karachi Friday and said such strikes only strengthen the resolve of the international community to combat terrorism in all its forms and manifestations. Three heavily-armed suicide bombers stormed the Chinese consulate, killing two policeman. The terrorists were shot dead by […]
Bijbhera encounter a major success: GOC 15 Corps

Baramulla : The killing of six militants in the Bijbehara encounter was a “major success for security agencies,” Lt Gen AK Bhatt, GOC 15 corps said on Friday. Talking to media on the sidelines of a function in Baramulla, the General said that the encounter was a “surgical operation and is a big achievement for […]
Pakistan’s Army chief asks India to adopt ‘dialogue for peace’ instead of ‘provocative statements, ceasefire violations’

Srinagar: Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has asked India to adopt the course of dialogue for peace and progress in the region instead of ‘resorting to provocative statements and ceasefire violations.’ Quoting the army’s media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), Dawn News reported that Gen Bajwa made these remarks during a visit to […]
Bijbehara gunbattle: Six killed militants identified, all local

Srinagar: Police have identified all the six killed militants in the early morning gunfight between militants and government forces at Satkipora area of Anantnag district on Friday. According to police the slain have been identified as Azad Ahmad Malik @Dada Malik (belonged to Lashkar e Taiba) s/o Nazir Ahmad Malik r/o Idgah Mohalla Arwani Anantnag, Unas Shafi […]
Former Prime Minster of Norway meets SA Geelani, Mirwaiz at Hyderpora

Srinagar: Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on held a meeting with former Prime Minister of Norway Kjell Magne at the Hyderpora residence Geelani. In a tweet Mirwaiz said: “Fruitful meeting of JRL with Mr Kjell Magne Bondevik,Ex Prime Minister of Norway. As Norway is known to play a constructive role in […]