Train journeys in the past
K S S Pillai There used to be a time when people would eagerly look forward to the presentation of the railway budget in the Lok Sabha by the railway minister ahead of the general budget. It would announce changes in the fare structure, introduction of new trains (usually from the constituency of the minister), […]
33 travelers among 489 new covid-19 cases in JK
Srinagar, Nov 25: Thirty-three travelers were among 489 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 107819. Of them, 264 were from Jammu Division and 225 from Kashmir Division, officials said on Wednesday. Giving district-wise details, they said, Srinagar reported 85, Baramulla 39, Budgam 33, Pulwama […]
NIA arrests PDP youth wing president Waheed-ur-Rehman Para in DySP Devinder Singh case
Srinagar, Nov 25: National Investigation Agency (NIA) Wednesday arrested the PDP’s youth leader Waheed-ur-Rehman Para in connection with the DySP Devender Singh and Hizbul Mujahideen commander Naveed Babu’s arrest case. Para’s arrest comes after NIA questioned him for two days at its New Delhi. A top NIA official said over phone from New Delhi that […]
BJP unnerved by PAGD’s decision of fighting DDC polls, our candidates barred from campaigning: Mehbooba Mufti
Shopian, Nov 25: People’s Democratic Party chief and the key leader of PAGD Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday said that BJP is feeling unnerved over the PAGD’s decision of joining the DDC poll fray and that was why the alliance candidates are barred from going for campaigning in Southern districts and other parts of Kashmir. Talking to […]
SMC Mayoral elections: Ex-Mayor Junaid Matoo stages come back, elected as Mayor again
Srinagar, Nov 25: The former Mayor and ex-Peoples Conference leader, Junaid Azim Matoo was on Wednesday elected Mayor of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) The votes bagged by him were not immediately known. As per the sources, Matoo has defeated his rival Sheikh Imran, who is former Deputy Mayor SMC—(KNO)
Kashmiri leaders condole death of Ahmed Patel
Srinagar, Nov 25 (PTI) National Conference leaders Farooq Abdullah and Omar Abdullah and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday condoled the demise of senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel. Mufti said Patel was a humble, kind and gracious person. Saddened to hear about Ahmad Bhai’s demise. He was humble, kind & a gracious person. May Allah […]
Snowfall, rains in Kashmir valley for third day
Srinagar, Nov 25 (PTI) Intermittent snowfall and rains continued at most places in Kashmir for the third day on Wednesday, officials said. The weather office has forecast mainly dry weather from Thursday till next week. Officials said most places in the valley experienced rains/light snowfall which continued when last reports came in. The famous ski-resort […]
Lt Guv condoles demise of Maulana Kalbe Sadiq
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 25: Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has expressed his condolences on the sad demise of Maulana Kalbe Sadiq, Vice President, All India Muslim Personal Law Board(AIMPLB). “Saddened to learn about the passing away of Maulana Kalbe Sadiq. He was an Eminent Islamic scholar, noted educationist, preacher and harbinger of communal unity & progressive thinking”, […]
PM likely to lay foundation stone for new Parliament building in December
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to lay the foundation stone for a new Parliament building in the first half of December, sources said. The sources further said that around five statues, including that of Mahatma Gandhi and Bhim Rao Ambedkar, in the Parliament complex are also likely to be […]
India’s COVID-19 caseload goes past 92 lakh
New Delhi, Nov 25 (PTI) India’s COVID-19 caseload went past 92 lakh with 44,376 new cases reported in a day, while the number of recoveries surged to 86.42 lakh, the health ministry said on Wednesday. The number of total coronavirus cases rose to 92,22,216 in the country, while the death toll due to the disease climbed […]