Tragic COVID-19 situation in India should raise alarm bells for all of us: UNICEF
United Nations, May 6 (PTI) The tragic” COVID-19 situation in India should raise the alarm bells for all of us and there will be reverberations across the region and the world in terms of virus-related deaths, virus mutations and supply delays unless the world steps up and helps the country now, the head of the […]
US reissues travel advisory urges Americans not to travel to India
Washington, May 6 (PTI) The US has reissued its travel advisory on India, urging its citizens not to travel to the country due to an unprecedented surge in the COVID-19 cases there. India is struggling with a second wave of the pandemic with more than 3,00,000 daily new coronavirus cases being reported in the past […]
Three Al-Badr militants killed in Shopian encounter, one surrenders
Srinagar, May 6 (PTI) Three militants were killed, while one surrendered before security forces during an encounter in Shopian district of south Kashmir on Thursday, police said. The security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Kanigam area of the South Kashmir district during the night following information about the presence of militants there, […]
One militant surrenders as gunfight begins in Shopian
Srinagar, May 6: One newly recruited militant has surrender during a gunfight that started in Kenigam village in Shopian district, police said. “One newly recruited #terrorist namely Tausif Ahmad #surrendered. #Operation in progress. Further details shall follow,” police said in a tweet. Earlier police said that “Turning down the surrender offer, trapped #terrorists fired and […]
Man held for killing stray dog in Mumbai
Mumbai, May 6 (PTI) A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly beating up a stray dog to death in suburban Goregaon, a police official said on Wednesday. The alleged incident took place on Tuesday after which the accused, Imran Shah, was arrested by the Bangur Nagar police, he said. The incident came to light after […]
TeH leader Ashraf Shehrai laid to rest, all Covid-19 protocols followed: IGP
Kupwara, May 6: Senior Hurriyat Conference leader Ashraf Khan Shehrai was laid to rest at ‘Martyrs’ graveyard in his ancestral village in Tekipora Lolab on Thursday early morning. The authorities anticipating large participation had put restrictions on the entry of outside persons to the village and also disallowed the local residents from participating in the […]
Amid US pullout, Taliban issue threat to Afghan journalists
Kabul, May 6 (AP) The Taliban on Wednesday issued a threat to Afghan journalists they accuse of siding with Afghanistan’s intelligence agency in Kabul, a warning that came amid a US troop pullout and rising fears of more violence in the war-wrecked country. In a statement, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said those Afghan journalists who […]
Four newly recruited militants trapped in Shopian
Srinagar, May 6: At least four newly recruited militants were trapped amid a cordon-and-search operation in Kenigam area of Shopian district, officials said on Thursday. A senior police official said that efforts are underway to make them surrender. “We have brought their families and are trying to persuade them to surrender,” the officer said. He […]
Revamping libraries
Just a decade back students, scholars and even the commoners would dedicate long hours in discussing books, their relevance and impact. All these discussions would centre around the written word and what they hold in store for the civilization. These discussions not only generated a keen interest among the youngsters but also got them attracted […]