Curbs on movement, assembly remain in force in Kashmir after protests against Khamenei’s killing
Srinagar, Mar 5 (PTI) Normal life in Kashmir was affected for the fifth consecutive day as partial restrictions on movement of people remained in force as a precautionary measure. The restrictions were imposed on Monday after spontaneous protests broke out across Kashmir a day earlier against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei […]
Nitish likely to file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls
Patna, Mar 5 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday, according to JD(U) leaders. Kumar may file his nomination papers at the state assembly today, they said. BJP president Nitin Nabin will also file his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. Union […]
CM meets civil society groups, calls for peace and communal harmony
Srinagar, Mar 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday appealed to the people to maintain peace and communal harmony and express their sentiments peacefully. Chairing a meeting with civil society members and religious leaders from across the Valley, Abdullah said the deliberations focused on consolidating a peaceful atmosphere in the region. “We met civil society […]
West Asia crisis: MEA establishes control room to assist Indians
NEW DELHI, Mar 4 (PTI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a control room to assist those affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia. The MEA has said almost one crore Indian citizens live in West Asia and their safety and well-being is of “utmost priority” for New Delhi. As the […]
GOC Rising Star Corps reviews operational preparedness of troops in Mamun sector
JAMMU, Mar 4 (PTI): The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat on Wednesday reviewed operational preparedness of the troops in the Mamun sector. The Mamun sector, whose headquarters is located at Pathankot, looks after the operational areas of the twin border districts of Samba and Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Police files FIR against man in Shopian for sharing videos ‘prejudicial to public order’
Srinagar, Mar 4: Police in South Kashmir’s Shopian have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against an individual for allegedly circulating provocative content on social media platforms, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that it came to notice that one Javid Ahmad Khanday, son of Ali Mohammad Khanday, a resident of Sazan Keegam, was […]
PM Modi wishes people ‘spring of happiness’ on Holi
New Delhi, Mar 4 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday extended Holi greetings to the people and wished them a spring of happiness. Modi said Holi infuses atmosphere with new energy and this is its greatest specialty. “Heartiest greetings to all fellow citizens on the occasion of Holi. May this festival, filled with colours […]
Army opens fire at suspected terrorists at LoC
Rajouri/Jammu, Mar 4 (PTI) Indian Army opened fire at suspected terrorists attempting to cross the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district early Tuesday, officials said. The suspected persons were observed trying to sneak into this side from the Turkandi forward area around 4.15 am, the officials said. They said army troops guarding the LoC […]
Latest: War engulfs the Middle East as markets drop and oil prices spike
Washington, Mar 4 (AP) US President Donald Trump said “someone from within” Iran’s government might be best suited to take power once the US-Israeli war on the country ends. His remarks came four days into a war that has killed hundreds, nearly all of them in Iran, as well as many of the country’s top […]
Three persons detained on apprehension of breach of peace in Jammu
Jammu, March 4 (PTI) Three persons were detained on Tuesday for attempting to instigate others, causing panic and apprehension of breach of peace at a bus stand area here, police said. They were booked under sections of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). A police team led by Inspector Inderpal Singh detained Afnan from Srinagar, […]