Two militants killed in Kupwara encounter, identity being ascertained
Kupwara: Two militants have been killed in a fierce gunfight that erupted in Shatgund area of Handwara of Kupwara district on Thursday. A police source confirmed that two militants have been killed and identity is being ascertained. “The bodies have been retrieved,” he said.
We will take care of countries that will continue to buy oil from Iran after Nov 4: Trump
Washington,(PTI) The US “will take care” of countries which defy its directive to bring their oil imports from Iran to zero by November 4, President Donald Trump has warned, days after India announced that two of its firms have placed orders to import crude from the Gulf nation. Trump in May pulled the US out of […]
Aditi Mittal renders unconditional apology to Kaneez Surka, says intentions were not sexual
Mumbai: Aditi Mittal Wednesday issued an unconditional apology to fellow comic Kaneez Surka for violating her space but said her “intentions were not sexual in nature”. Surka accused the comedienne of sexual harassment, claiming the fellow comic “forcibly kissed” her on the mouth two years ago at a comedy show. Mittal said she gave the improv […]
Pakistan violates ceasefire in KG sector of Poonch, soldier injured
Poonch: An army man was injured when Pakistan army violated ceasefire in Krishna Gati sector along the line of control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu region on Wednesday night. Police said that Pradeep Kumar Gupta of 5 Mahar was injured when Pakistani army attacked his post in Sonawali Gali in Mankote area of […]
Governor’s comments on Srinagar Mayor misrepresented by news channel: Raj Bhavan Spokesperson
Srinagar: The Governor’s Administration on Thursday said that ‘the outcome will be exclusively in the hands of the people’ and has said that the media has misrepresented governors comments on Srinagar mayor which has created furore in the political circles of the valley. “As the Head of the Government, the Governor will ensure this(free and […]
Kupwara encounter: Class work suspended in Kashmir parts, IUST
Srinagar: Amid gunfight between holed up militants and government forces in Handwara area of Kupwara district authorities on Thursday ordered closure of educational institutions in many districts across valley. In view of the gunfight, the district administration Kupwara ordered closure of educational institutions in the district. The IUST, Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district will […]
665 selection grade constables promoted in Jammu
Jammu, Oct 10 (PTI) Police authorities have promoted 665 selection grade constables (SGCts) to the rank of head constables in Jammu region, officials said Wednesday. Extending greetings on the beginning of the festival of Navaratras to all ranks of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, IGP, Jammu Zone, S D Singh, issued formal promotion order in respect […]
JK Governor playing partisan role: NC
‘Amending Waqaf board rules shows governors antipathy for ethics’ Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Wednesday said that JK Governor SP Malik is playing a partisan role in the state and is implementing the agenda of RSS-BJP combine in letter and spirit by sidelining the significance of institutions and governing ethics. “The incumbent […]
China launches anti-halal campaign in Xinjiang
Srinagar: The capital of China’s Xinjiang region, home to the mostly Muslim Uighur minority, has launched a campaign against halal products to stop Islam penetrating secular life and fuelling “extremism”, Reuters news agency reported. In a meeting on Monday (Oct 7), the Communist Party leaders of Urumqi led cadres to swear an oath to “fight […]
Civic polls: 28.64% votes recorded in Sumbal till 2 pm, 311 votes polled in Anantnag
Srinagar: The percentage of polling till 2 pm in the second phase of urban local bodies polls was recorded 28.64 and 5.18 percent respectively in Sumbal and Watergam areas of northern Kashmir. In Sumbal, officials said, the male votes were recorded 1203 while female votes recorded stood at 1074 taking the total tally to 2277. In […]
