Four houses gutted in pre-dawn fire in Kupwara village
Kupwara, Mar 21: Four residential houses were gutted in a pre-dawn fire at Ganai Mohalla area in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday. An official of fire and emergency department said that soon after receiving the information about the blaze, fire engines were rushed to the area. Four houses, one of them three-storey and others […]
Jmu-Sgr highway witnesses closure due to shooting stones
Srinagar, Mar 21: The Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with the outside world, has been closed amid continuous shooting stones near Mehar area in Ramban , officials said on Monday. “Due to continuous shooting stones at Mehar Ramban, the highway has been closed. Some 1000 Jammu bound trucks are stranded between […]
MeT forecasts mostly dry weather this week
Srinagar, Mar 21: The weatherman on Monday forecast hot and dry weather during this week barring March 23 and 24 when there is possibility of brief spell of light to moderate rains. “Except for 23-24th, weather will remain hot and dry this week,” a meteorological department official said, adding, “On 23-24th, a brief spell of […]
India follows independent foreign policy, says Imran Khan
Islamabad, Mar 21 (PTI) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday lauded India for following an independent foreign policy , saying New Delhi imported crude oil from Russia despite American sanctions on Moscow for its ‘special military operation’ in Ukraine. Khan, a fierce critic of the ruling NDA government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, […]
White House: Biden to visit Poland on Europe trip this week
Washington, Mar 21 (AP) President Joe Biden has added a stop in Poland to his trip this week to Europe for urgent talks with NATO and European allies, as Russian forces concentrate their fire upon cities and trapped civilians in a nearly month-old invasion of Ukraine. Biden will first travel to Brussels and then to […]
Ukraine refuses to surrender besieged Mariupol
Kyiv, Mar 21 (AP) The Russian military has offered the Ukrainian troops defending the strategic port of Mariupol to lay down arms and exit the city via humanitarian corridors, but that proposal was quickly rejected by the Ukrainian authorities. Col. Gen. Mikhail Mizintsev said Sunday that all Ukrainian soldiers could leave the Azov Sea port […]
Lt Governor extends Nauroz greetings
JAMMU, MAR 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has extended his warm greetings to the people celebrating Nauroz. In his message, the Lt Governor hoped that the spring festival having the cultural and religious significance would foster the spirit of harmony and togetherness amongst the people. May the auspicious occasion usher in a new era of […]
‘Awaam Ki Awaaz’ brought forward suggestions for improvement: Lt Guv
JAMMU, MAR 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha expressed his gratitude to all the citizens for their valuable contributions in participatory development process to fulfill the aspirations of every section of society. “Awaam Ki Awaaz” completes one year. This radio programme for public participation is committed to strengthen Jan Bhagidari at grass root level and establish […]
JK records 27 fresh covid-19 cases
Srinagar, Mar 20: Jammu and Kashmir reported 27 fresh Covid-19 cases while there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Sunday. They said four of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 23 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 453550. Giving district wise […]
Srinagar acid attack case: Court frames charges against two accused
Srinagar, Mar 20 (PTI) A court here has framed charges against two persons who were arrested for throwing acid on a woman in February in downtown city and the trial will begin from the end of this month. The two accused were presented before Principal Sessions judge Jawad Ahmad, who framed charges under sections 120-B […]