Saudi admits journalist Khashoggi dismembered in consulate
Riyadh (AFP): Five Saudi officials face the death penalty over the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was drugged and dismembered inside the kingdom’s Istanbul consulate, Riyadh’s public prosecutor said Thursday. Khashoggi, a Washington Post columnist and vocal dissident, died after being drugged by the five accused and then dismembered, a spokesman for the public prosecutor’s […]
Indian Media misrepresenting facts on Shahid Afridi’s comments: Omar
Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah has hit out at the sections of Indian media for “celebrating” the remarks of Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi on Kashmir, saying he had clearly supported freedom for Kashmir. “I don’t get what sections of the Indian media are celebrating WRT #ShahidAfridi’s statement. Forget what he said about Pakistan’s 4 […]
Bandipora-Gurez road may open tomorrow, road clearance ongoing post heavy snowfall
Bandipora: Beacon officials have said that men and machinery are on the job to open the Bandipora-Gurez road that has been closed for the vehicular traffic post snowfall in the area. The officials said that after massive snowfall from last three days, they have deputed their men to remove the blockage. “Five dozers, two payloaders […]
Five people injued in Gas cylinder blast inside Baglihar power project Ramban
Jammu: At least five persons are reported to have been injured in a Gas cylinder explosion at hydropower project in Ramban district. Police said that three workers, a project official and a security guard were injured in a gas cylinder blast that occurred inside one of the stores of the Baglihar project in Chanderkote area.
JK govt waives input tax credit demand against 1,573 flood-hit businesses
Jammu (PTI): In a major relief to flood-hit businesses, the Jammu and Kashmir government has approved waiving the demands raised by assessing authorities of the commercial taxes department against 1,573 flood-hit dealers by rejecting their input tax credit claim for the stocks destroyed in the floods of September 2014. The decision to this effect was taken […]
Deepika Rajawat dropped as lawyer for Kathua rape and murder case
Srinagar: Deepika Rajawat might not be the lawyer for the high profile rape and murder of aneight-year-old Kathua girl as the family of the victim has decided to drop her as she has barely been available at the court hearings, media reports said. According to reports the family has already moved an application in the Pathankot […]
Syed Ali Geelani leaves for Sopore from fortified Hyderpora office, to visit daughter after son-in-law’s demise
Srinagar: After remaining under house detention for almost eight years Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani was today let move towards Sopore to visit his daughter whose husband died two days back in Srinagar hospital. Hurriyat sources said that Geelani left at around 1 pm from his Hyderpora residence and will be visiting her daughter. Geelani’s […]
Rupee rises 24 paise against USD on fresh fund inflow, easing crude prices
Mumbai (PTI): The rupee appreciated 24 paise to 72.07 against the US dollar at the interbank foreign exchange Thursday on fresh foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices. Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) bought shares worth Rs 277.38 crore Wednesday, provisional data showed. Dealers said the strength in the rupee was also supported by increased selling […]
Jamat chief meets Syed Ali Geelani, condoles demise of his son-in-law
Srinagar: A Jamat e Islami Jammu and Kashmir delegation met Hurriyat patriarch Syed Ali Geelani at his residence at Hyderpora Srinagar and expressed sympathy over demise of his son-in-law. According to the spokesman of JEI the delegation was led by Amir-e-Jama’at Dr Abdul Hamid Fayaz. “They met the veteran leader and expressed condolences on […]