Rajnath Singh to visit J&K today: NC, PDP, JKPCC to submit memorandum
Srinagar: The National Conference Peoplea Democratic Party PDP, and Jammu Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee will be meeting Home minister Rajnath Singh as he is scheduled to visit the state today. They will submit their memorandum on different issues to the visiting minister. Sources confirmed that the parties will meet Singh Tuesday afternoon. “NC will be […]
Lal Chowk turns into fortress ahead of JRL protest march
Srinagar: Restrictions have been imposed in Seinagar parts to thwart the Joint Resistance Leadership called march to Lal Chowk against Kulgam killings. City centre Lal Chowk has been sealed by the government forces. Police and CRPF troopers have been deployed around Ghanta Ghar to stop people from assemblinfg. Restrictions are in imposition in other city […]
Oct 23 Assam bandh cannot be allowed: Assam minister
Guwahati,(PTI): Citing a Gauhati High Court ruling, a senior Assam minister said the 12-hour Assam bandh, called by 46 organisations Tuesday, cannot be allowed. The High Court in 2013 had banned bandhs in the state and termed it “unconstitutional and illegal”. The organisations have called the bandh to protest against the Centres bid to […]
Pak releases Afghan Taliban’s former deputy chief Mullah Baradar: Report
Islamabad,(PTI): Pakistan has released Afghan Taliban’s former deputy chief Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar on the intervention of Qatar, a move which could facilitate the peace process in the war-ravaged country, according to a media report on Monday. Mullah Baradar, one of the four top commanders who formed the Afghan Taliban in 1994, was captured by […]
Russian forces arrive in Pakistan for third joint-military drill
Islamabad (PTI): A Russian Army contingent arrived here on Monday to take part in the third edition of a joint bilateral military training exercise, the Pakistan Army said. The two armies will be holding joint military drills in the mountains of northwestern Pakistan which will continue till November 4. This will be the third joint […]
13 members of one family among 20 killed in road accident in Pakistan
Lahore: Thirteen members of a family who were on their way to pilgrimage were among the 20 people killed when two buses collided head on in Pakistan’s Punjab province that also left 30 others injured, officials said on Monday. The accident happened on Sunday night in the D G Khan district of Punjab when a […]
My family migrated from India for its love for Pakistan: Sharif tells court
Lahore: Deposed former prime minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday told a court here that he is not a traitor as his family migrated from India for its love for Pakistan. The Lahore High Court on Monday held the hearing on a petition seeking action against 67-year-old Sharif under treason charges for claiming that those involved […]
KEG welcomes movement against sexual misconduct
Srinagar: Welcoming the global movement against sexual misconduct, abuse, and harassment of the women, Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) will continue upholding the rights and dignity of all our colleagues, especially women. The issue was discussed in a marathon meeting in which the members reiterated that the Kashmir media space shall continue to survive as a […]
9 Phased panchayat polls in JK to commence from Nov 17: CEO
Srinagar: The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), of Jammu and Kashmir Shaleen Kabra Monday announced that the 9-phased Panchayat polls in the state will commence from November 17. Kabra was addressing a presser here, and said that the polls will be held in 9 phases with a gap of two to three days. “The polls will […]
JRL’s Lal Chowk march tomorrow: Authorities decide to bar traffic between Regal chowk, Amira kadal
Srinagar: Authorities on Monday issued a traffic advisory that they will not be allowing any vehicular movement between Regal Chowk and Amira Kadal on the residency road in Srinagar tomorrow as Joint Resistance Leadership has asked for a march to city center on Tuesday. “In view of security restrictions in Srinagar on 23rd of October, […]
