PC leader Sajad Lone calls for temporary pause on political infighting
Srinagar, May 3: Peoples Conference president Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday called for a pause for political infighting among regional parties. Taking to X, Lone expressed concern over the “political mudslinging”, stating that while parties would have ample opportunities to engage in political discourse, the current situation demands restraint. “We will have many more moments […]
Border skirmishes continue in different sectors along LoC for 9th day
JAMMU, May 3(PTI): The post-to-post small arms firing between India and Pakistani troops continued in different sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir for the ninth consecutive night, officials said on Saturday. However, there was no casualty in the border skirmishes initiated by Pakistan troops in violation of the ceasefire agreement. […]
Pahalgam terror attack: EU urges India, Pakistan to show restraint
New Delhi, May 3 (PTI) The European Union (EU) has called on New Delhi and Islamabad to show “restraint” and pursue dialogue to defuse tensions amid speculation about India’s possible retaliation against Pakistan in view of the cross-border linkages to the Pahalgam terror attack. Following separate phone conversations with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and […]
India to ask global multilateral agencies to review loans, grants to Pakistan: Source
NEW DELHI, May 2(PTI): India will be asking global multilateral agencies, including the IMF, to have a relook at funds and loans provided to Pakistan, as New Delhi seeks to corner the neighbouring state diplomatically following the dastardly terror attack in Pahalgam last month which killed 26 tourists. “We will be asking all multilateral agencies […]
Boat capsizes in Dal Lake, one rescued, another missing as search continues
Srinagar, May 2: At least two persons drowned on Friday after a boat capsized in Dal Lake near Duck Park amid gusty winds. However, one among them has been rescued while the search operation is going on to trace the other missing individual. Amid gusty winds, two individuals in the boat jumped into Dal Lake. […]
Heavy rain triggers mudslides in Ramban, Jammu-Srinagar NH closed
RAMBAN/JAMMU, May 2(PTI): The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway was closed after cloudburst-induced heavy rain triggered mudslides in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district on Friday, a traffic police officer said. The heavy rain triggered flash floods in the Chenab river, prompting the authorities in Reasi and Akhnoor sectors to issue warnings about avoiding the riverbank. “Vehicular movement […]
Man dies after stuck by lightening in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar, May 2: A man was died after he was struck by lightning in Ganosar Gam in south Kashmir’s Kulgam area, officials said. They said that a man was killed on Friday afternoon after being struck with lightning in Ganosar Gam. The village falls under the jurisdiction of Shalipora Gram Panchayat and Kulgam Block Panchayat […]
RBI data: Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 6,266 cr still in circulation after withdrawal 2 yrs ago
Mumbai, May 2 (PTI) The high value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 6,266 crore are still in circulation after two years of the Reserve Bank withdrawing the currency, according to official data. The Rs 2000 banknotes continue to be legal tender. On May 19, 2023, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced the withdrawal of […]
Data lost in floods: SC grants time to J&K govt to submit report on Pak nationals
New Delhi, May 2 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Friday granted more time to the Jammu and Kashmir government to inform it about the number of Pakistani nationals detained under the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir Public Safety Act, 1978. A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Ujjal Bhuyan gave six more weeks […]
US hopes Pakistan cooperates with India against terrorists: Vance on Pahalgam attack
New York, May 2 (PTI) Vice President JD Vance has said that US hopes that India will respond to the Pahalgam terrorist attack in a way that does not lead to a “broader regional conflict” and expects Pakistan to “cooperate” with New Delhi to “hunt down” terrorists sometimes operating from their soil. Vance made these […]
