Third wave of COVID-19 in Delhi worst so far; cases to come down soon: Health Minister Jain
New Delhi, Nov 8 (PTI) Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain on Sunday said the national capital has hit the peak of the third wave of COVID-19 and the number of cases suggests it has been the worst so far. The government has increased the number of beds for COVID-19 patients in hospitals in Delhi, but there […]
Pak violates ceasefire along IB in JK’s Kathua
Jammu, Nov 8 (PTI) Pakistani Rangers opened fire at forward posts and villages along the International Border (IB) in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. The firing from across the border in Karol Krishna, Manyari and Satpal border outposts in Hiranagar sector started around 9.05 pm on Saturday and continued till 5.05 […]
Army officer, 2 soldiers, militant killed; Machil gunfight toll 6
Kupwara, Nov 8: An army officer and two other soldiers besides one more militant were killed in the ongoing gunfight along the Line of Control in Machil area of Kupwara district, official sources said on Sunday. The death toll has so far reached six in the fierce gun battle as a militant and a BSF […]
Infiltration bid foiled in Machil, one militant killed says army
Srinagar, Nov 08: Army on Sunday claimed to have foiled a infiltration bid by killing one militant in Machil area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official that suspicious movement of some unidentified persons was detected by the patrolling party near Line of control fence in Machil Sector on intervening night of 7-8. He said, […]
Most world leaders express hope, relief after Biden win
Washington, Nov 8 (AP) World leaders swiftly congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden on his victory Saturday, cheering it as an opportunity to fortify global democracy and celebrating the significance of Americans having their first woman vice president. Although US President Donald Trump did not concede defeat, relief was a common theme expressed in many parts […]
President-elect Joe Biden pledges to unite America; calls it ‘a time to heal in America’
Washington, Nov 8 (PTI) US President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to unite the country as he called it ‘a time to heal in America’, after his historic victory in a divisive, bitter and closely-fought presidential election. Biden defeated incumbent President Donald Trump in the bitterly-fought presidential election that attracted a record number of Americans to […]
Demand for potable water
As Kashmir valley witnessed a scanty rainfall this summer hundreds of villages spread across Kashmir region complained of not getting enough potable water. Even when winter season is approaching fast, people in many areas are still complaining of water shortage and the administration’s failure to provide people with adequate supply of drinking water. Just yesterday […]
The eluding peace
Syed Mustafa Ahmad Everyone’s story is different from others. But some things are common in this part of the world that is Jammu and Kashmir. In Jammu and Kashmir, the stories are more or less same. It is because it is the only region that has been witnessing bloodshed for a prolonged period. The common […]
Joe Biden wins US Presidency
Washington: Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has defeated Donald Trump to become the 46th U.S. president, unseating the incumbent with a pledge to unify and mend a nation reeling from a worsening pandemic, faltering economy and deep political divisions. Biden’s victory came after the Associated Press, CNN and NBC showed him winning Pennsylvania and gaining more […]
Haj Committee of India invites online Haj application for Haj 2020-21
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 07: The aspirants who wish to undertake Haj journey during the year 2020-21 are being informed that the Haj Committee of India vide Circular No. 01 has invited online Haj Application Forms with effect from 7th of November 2020. As per a notification issued here the aspirants are being informed that before filing […]