CJI writes to PM, seeks increase in number of SC judges
New Delhi: Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking to increase the strength of judges and raise the retirement age of high court judges to 65 years. Gogoi has also urged the prime minister to make tenure appointments of retired apex court judges and high court judges under […]
Temperatures are far below in Kashmir now; Hurriyat leaders who once shut door to Paswan are now ready for talks: Governor
Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said that the “temperatures are far below” in Kashmir from the time he took over the reins of the state, saying that the Hurriyat Conference leaders who once shut doors to present day cabinet minister Ram Villas Paswan are now “ready for talks.” “I feel happy that temperature […]
10 year-old girl commits suicide in Sopore
Sopore: A 10 year-old girl committed suicide in Nerhipora Village of Sopore North Kashmir Baramulla district on Saturday afternoon. Reports said that the girl ended her life by hanging herself at home. However she was rushed to Sub District hospital where doctors declared her brought dead on arrival.
Water to be ferried to Chennai by train from Jolarpet, says CM
Chennai: Water starved Chennai is all set to get some relief as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Palaniswami Friday said 10 million litres would be transported from Jolarpet in Vellore district by train to augment supply. This initiative will be carried on for six months and Rs 65 crore has been set apart for the […]
TCI chairman Abdul Ahad Trumboo passes away
Srinagar: Haji Abdul Ahad Trumboo, chairman Trumboo Cement Industries passed away on Saturday afternoon after a brief illness. His funeral prayers will be held at 6 pm today at Nishat in Srinagar.
Accident in Kishtwar, 14 injured
Jammu: At least 14 passengers were injured in a road accident in Kishtwar district of Jammu division on Saturday. “It seems that the driver was driving very fast due to which he lost the control and the vehicle turned turtle on highway,” the police sources told KNO. “But all the injured are out […]
CBI registers corruption case in Pilatus aircraft deal, searches Sanjay Bhandari’s office, residence
New Delhi: The CBI has registered a case against unknown officials of Indian Air Force, Ministry of Defence and controversial arms dealer Sanjay Bhandari for alleged corruption in procurement of 75 Pilatus basic trainer aircraft in 2009, officials said Saturday. The CBI also carried out searches at the residence and office of Bhandari in connection with […]
Pulwama driver injured after army fires at his car during midnight ambush, police say he jumped barricade
Pulwama: A driver was injured after government forces allegedly fired at him during an ambush near Romeshi ruivulet in Pulwama district of south Kashmir’s Pulwama. Reports said that Mohammad Shafi Ganie son of Ghulam Nabi Ganie, a resident of Wahibugh village of Pulwama was on way home when his car was fired upon by the army […]
Body found in river Jhelum in Pulwama
Pulwama: Sand extractors found a male body while working in river Jehlum in Lelhar area of Kakapora in Pulwama district on Saturday morning. The body has been handed over to police for further investigation. “A case has been registered under section 174 CrPc and further investigation is going on,” said a police official.
Boniyar encounter update: One militant killed
Srinagar, June 22:(GNS) A gunfight broke out between militants and government in Bujthalan area of Boniyar of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday morning. Reports reaching GNS said that a joint team of 6Jakli of army SOG Baramulla and 53BN of CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in the area. As senior police […]