Pakistan’s former premier Imran Khan sentenced to three years in prison in Toshakhana corruption case
Islamabad, Aug 5 (PTI) A court in Pakistan on Saturday sentenced Imran Khan to three years in prison in a corruption case in which the embattled former prime minister is accused of profiting from selling expensive state gifts when he was in power. Additional Judge Humayun Dilawar of the Islamabad-based district and sessions judge also […]
After Art 370 roll back common citizen living freely in JK: Lt Guv
Srinagar, Aug 5: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday said that after four years of the abrogation of Article 370, people of UT are living a peaceful live as ‘peaceful atmosphere prevails in the region’ while youth have got wings to fly on their choicest routes. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of his visit to […]
Parliamentary panel recommends setting up of population-based cancer registries in rural areas
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) A parliamentary committee has recommended setting up population-based cancer registries in rural areas to help data-driven and evidence-based policy formulation. It has also suggested raising taxes on tobacco products citing that increasing their market price would make them less affordable. This will result in lower consumption and decrease the risk […]
Govt defers implementation order of restrictions on imports of laptops, computers till October 31
New Delhi, Aug 5 (PTI) The government on Friday deferred the implementation of the import restriction order on laptops and computers (including tablet computers) by about three months till October 31, a move that gives more time to electronic companies to import these devices without a licence. Now, these companies would need to take a […]
Three Army personnel killed in Kulgam encounter
Srinagar, Aug 5: Three Army personnel were killed in an encounter with terrorists in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the higher reaches of the Halan forest area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir following inputs about the presence of terrorists there, a police […]
India asks Pakistan to concentrate on addressing its internal matters
Washington, Aug 4 (PTI) India has asked Pakistan to concentrate on addressing its internal matters rather than raising the Kashmir issue and indulging in frivolous allegations against New Delhi. “To best utilise this council’s time, I suggest the concerned delegation concentrate on addressing their internal matters and restoring order within their own borders, rather than […]
4 drown, 15 missing after flash flood on way to Kedarnath
Rudraprayag, Aug 4 (PTI) Four people died and 15 were missing after a flash flood in a rainfed waterfall swept away three shops near Daat Puliya close to Gaurikund on the way to Kedarnath, officials said on Friday. The district administration had earlier said nine out of a total of 13 people were still missing […]
Encounter breaks out in Manzgam, Kulgam in south Kashmir
Kulgam, Aug 4: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Hallan Manzgam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Friday. They said that a joint of team of Police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of terrorists launched a search operation in the area. He said that […]
Three terror associates of TRF arrested in Srinagar: Police
Srinagar, Aug 4: Police on Friday said it arrested three terrorist associates linked with proscribed terror outfit TRF in Natipora area of Srinagar. According to a statement, issued here a police spokesman said that acting on specific intelligence, a small team of police arrested three terrorist associates linked with proscribed terrorist outfit TRF. They have […]
SC stays conviction of Rahul Gandhi in 2019 defamation case
New Delhi, Aug 4 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the conviction of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in a 2019 defamation case over his Modi surname remark, restoring his status as an MP. A three-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai, P S Narasimha and Sanjay Kumar said no doubt that the utterances were […]