Three youth apprehended ‘on way to cross LoC’ in Kupwara: Police
Kupwara, Nov 18: Police apprehended three youth who were in pursuit of crossing over to the Line of Control (LoC) for arms training in Pak and later join back militancy in Kashmir, police said in a statement. SSP Kupwara Yougal Manhas said “following specific information, police apprehended the trio, all in their teenage from a […]
Minor dies after falling in water tank in Banihal
Banihal, Nov 18: A pall of gloom descended on Chapnari Banihal village of Ramban district after a minor boy died when he fell in a water tank on Thursday morning. An official said that a boy identified as Summit Singh, son of Bharat Singh of Chapnari village of Ramban fell in a water tank and […]
Two top commanders among 5 militants killed in Kulgam encounters
Srinagar, Nov 18: Jammu and Kashmir police Thursday said that two top commanders were among five militants killed in two separate encounters at southern district of Kulgam on Wednesday. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar tweeted that “Top militant and HM’s district commander Shakir Nazar who was active since 2018 killed along with […]
LG Manoj Sinha orders magisterial inquiry into Hyderpora encounter
Srinagar, Nov 18: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Thursday ordered a magisterial inquiry into the Hyderpora encounter in which four persons including a building owner and a doctor were killed. ‘A magisterial inquiry by officer of ADM rank has been ordered in Hyderpora encounter. Govt will take suitable action as soon as report […]
COVID-19: India records 11,919 fresh cases, 470 more fatalities
New Delhi, Nov 18 (PTI) With 11,919 fresh cases, India’s COVID-19 tally has climbed to 3,44,78,517, while the number of active cases has gone up to 1,28,762, the Union health ministry said on Thursday. The death toll due to the viral disease has shot up to 4,64,623 with 470 more fatalities, according to the ministry’s […]
Cold conditions ease amid cloud cover in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Nov 18: With cloud cover, cold conditions eased a bit in Kashmir valley on Thursday as most places recorded minimum temperature above normal for this time of the year. A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded 2.1°C, a day after recording minus 1.5°C which was the coldest night so far this season. […]
India received USD87 billion in remittances in 2021
Washington, Nov 18 (PTI) India received USD 87 billion in remittances in 2021, and the United States was the biggest source, accounting for over 20 per cent of these funds, the World Bank said in its latest report on Wednesday. “Flows to India (the world’s largest recipient of remittances) are expected to reach USD 87 […]
Investment proposals are welcome
As the uncertainties in Jammu and Kashmir are settling down various talks about the investments being made here have rekindled hope that the industrial sector will witness boom and progress which has otherwise eluded this core sector of the economy. Jammu and Kashmir is one of the least industrialized zones of the country with the […]
Janjatiya Gaurav Divas: Nation stands up for Tribal Pride
Arjun Munda India is a unique country in the world with more than 700 tribal communities. Its strength lies in its rich cultural diversities. The tribal communities have enriched the country’s cultural heritage, through their exquisite art and craft. They have played a leading role in promotion, protection and conservation of the environment through their […]
India needs to tread cautiously on Afghanistan
Asad Mirza The ascendancy of Taliban to power in Afghanistan almost two-and-a-half months ago, after the hasty and chaotic withdrawal of the US forces from the country had raised hopes that Afghanistan may see the dawn of a peaceful era and the Taliban 2.0 might be able to establish a stable and secure government in […]