Trump pins hope on Pak for help in Afghanistan
Washington, Aug 3 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Friday hoped that Pakistan will help the US in Afghanistan as peace talks with the Taliban has apparently entered its last phase. Trump said he had developed a “good chemistry” with the Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, whom he met at his Oval Office last week. “We’re […]
Security put at max alert, drones used for surveillance in Batamaloo
Srinagar: Security has been put on maximum alert in Srinagar on Saturday following the panic situation that erupted due to the cancellation of Amarnath yatra and governments security advisory asking tourists and yatris to leave the valley immediately. Following the advisory people in the valley went into a panic mode as people stocked rations, fuel […]
NIT suspends classwork, asks students to be ready to leave: Sgr Admin says no instructions were issued
SRINAGAR: The authorities in the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Hazratbal, have ordered suspension of classwork and has advised students to be ready to leave the campus. In a notification issued late Friday night the students have been informed that classwork has been suspended and they need to get their bags packed to leave the […]
Maintain calm, do not believe rumours: Governor tells delegation of political leaders
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 03: The Governor of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Satya Pal Malik met at short notice a delegation of political leaders including Ms Mehbooba Mufti, Mr Shah Faesal, Mr Sajjad Lone and Mr Imran Ansari. They had sought to meet the Governor who immediately gave them time. The delegation expressed concerns about the panic […]
Encounter breaks out in Sopore Village
Srinagar, August 03: An encounter is raging between militants and government forces in Malmapanpora area of Warpora of North Kashmir’s Sopore on Saturday. Reports said that a joint team of Army’s 22RR, SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Malmaponpora on Saturday morning following inputs about the presence of militants in the […]
Estates department should be audited
Seeking and acquiring a government accommodation by the state employees during their service period is their right, but the same government accommodation is being misused by those who are either working in the private sector or have used their clout to secure a government accommodation. These people feel it as their right for enjoying the […]
DGCA advises airlines to be ready to operate extra flights from Srinagar
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) With situation appearing turbulent in Kashmir, aviation regulator DGCA advised airlines on Friday to remain ready to operate additional flights from the Srinagar airport if the need arises, according to a source. The advisory came hours after the Indian Army, citing intelligence inputs, said Pakistan-based militants were planning to target the […]
New law on triple talaq challenged in SC
New Delhi, Aug 2 (PTI) The newly enacted law which makes the practice of instant divorce through ‘triple talaq’ among Muslims a punishable offence was challenged in the Supreme Court on Friday. A day after President Ram Nath Kovind gave assent to The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019, ‘Samastha Kerala Jamiathul Ulema’, […]
Panic grips Kashmir after J-K govt asks yatris, tourists to leave Valley
Srinagar, Aug 2 (PTI) Kashmir remained on the edge on Friday as a fresh order asking tourists and Amarnath yatris to leave the Valley triggered panic among the residents as they started stocking up dry ration and essentials, fearing long law and order disturbance. The state government issued an advisory to Amarnath pilgrims and tourists to […]
Mehbooba slams Centre, says ‘gloves are finally off’
Srinagar, Aug 2 (PTI) The “gloves are finally off and India has chosen territory over people”, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Friday as speculations grew in the valley about some possible major decisions regarding the state’s special status. “You failed to win over the love of a single Muslim majority state […]
