SC dismisses plea seeking entry of women into Mosques for prayers
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI): The Supreme Court Monday dismissed a plea filed by the Kerala unit of Akhil Bharat Hindu Mahasabha seeking directions allowing entry of Muslim women into the Mosques for offering prayers. It upheld the Kerala High Court order which had said that the PIL was “motivated” and used for “cheap publicity”. […]
Militants in J-K facing ‘leadership crisis’: Defence Minister
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI): There is a “crisis of leadership and resources” among militants in Jammu and Kashmir and the security forces have kept the ultras under check, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Rajya Sabha on Monday. Replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour, the minister said an NIA probe is on into […]
I know many who made millions when in charge of J&K forest, see their bungalows in Delhi: Guv
Srinagar, Jul 8 (PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Governor S P Malik Monday said that those in charge of the state’s forests “have made millions” through dubious means and asserted that his administration will not spare anyone who indulged in corrupt practices. “There is no vendetta (against anyone). In its natural course, the way Anti-Corruption Bureau […]
India slams UN rights office report on J&K as continuation of ‘false narrative’
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) India on Monday lodged a strong protest with the UN rights office over its report on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir and asserted that it is merely a continuation of the earlier “false and motivated” narrative and ignores the core issue of cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. Last year, […]
India, Pak failed to improve situation in Kashmir: UN
Geneva, Jul 8 (PTI) The UN rights office on Monday said that India and Pakistan failed to improve the situation in Kashmir and have not taken any concrete steps to address the numerous concerns raised in an earlier report by the rights body. Last year, the Office of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights released […]
Bullet-proof jackets to be procured by Apr next year: Govt
New Delhi, Jul 8 (PTI) The shortage of bullet-proof jackets for armed forces is being met through procurement of 1.86 lakh such jackets by April 2020 for nearly Rs 639 crore, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Rajya Sabha on Monday. Replying to supplementaries, the minister said there was no embargo on the import of raw […]
Governor launches “Green J&K Drive”: 50 lakh trees to be planted by June-2020
Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik on Monday launched the “Green J&K Drive” at Zabarwan Hills, planning to plant 50 lakh trees in the State by June 2020. Governor said that the extensive plantation drive undertaken by the Forest Department and its allied wings by involving Panchayats, Civil Society and other stakeholders to plant trees alongside […]
Four drunkards creating nuisance arrested in old city area
Srinagar: Police on Monday claimed to have arrested four drunkards for creating nuisance in old city Srinagar’s Library Park Malikyar area. They were found in a state of intoxication and were causing annoyance to general public under the influence of liquor, drugs, police said The arrested have been identified as Sheikh Waseem S/o Mohd Shafi […]
Sensex nosedives over 900 pts; Nifty cracks below 11,600
Mumbai, Jul 8 (PTI) Domestic equity benchmark BSE Sensex plummeted over 900 points in late afternoon trade Monday dragged by losses in index heavyweights HDFC Bank, L&T and Bajaj Finance, amid heavy selloff in global equities. After plunging 907 points, the 30-share index was trading 755.87 points, or 1.91 per cent, lower at 38,757.52 at 1545 […]
Man tortured by police in Mainpuri after he complained of wife’s rape; SHO suspended
Lucknow, Jul 8 (PTI) A man was allegedly given third-degree torture by the cops in Mainpuri after he approached them to file a complaint against abduction and rape of his wife. The Uttar Pradesh DGP OP Singh Monday suspended the SHO of Mainpuri and other staff following the incident that took place on Friday night. Taking […]
