US will reduce its troop strength in Afghanistan to 4,000: Trump

Washington, Sep 11 (PTI) The United States will reduce the number of its troops in Afghanistan to 4,000 in a very short period of time, President Donald Trump said Thursday as he announced withdrawal of forces from other countries as well. “A lot of progress is being made in Afghanistan. But we’ll be down to […]
Pak continues to foment ‘culture of violence’ at home: India at UN

United Nations, Sep 11 (PTI) Hitting out at Pakistan, India has said the country foments a culture of violence at home and across its borders and its deplorable human rights records and discriminatory treatment of religious minorities is a cause of persistent concern for the global community. “Unfortunately, we have witnessed another attempt by the […]
Ladakh standoff: India, China agree on 5-point roadmap at Jaishankar-Wang talks

New Delhi, Sep 11 (PTI) Noting that the current situation at their border is not in the interest of either side, India and China have agreed on a five-point roadmap including quick disengagement of troops and avoiding any action that could escalate tensions for resolving the four-month-long face-off in eastern Ladakh. As the two countries […]
Militant’s body recovered after four days of searches in Budgam

Srinagar, September 11: A dead body of a militant was recovered late last night from Check Kawoosa after four days of searches following a brief gunfight in the Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. A senior police officer said that the body was recovered from a Nala (Water body) in which the militant had jumped after suffering […]
J&K Bank posts profit for Q1

NPA coverage ratio increased to 80.93 pc: JKB CMD
Srinagar: Despite the unprecedented crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, J&K Bank today posted a net profit of Rs 6.50 Cr for the first quarter (Q1), of the current financial year (CFY), ended June -2020. The bank announced its reviewed financial results for the first quarter of CFY soon after its Board-of-Directors approved the quarterly […]
J&K Bank posts profit for Q1

NPA coverage ratio increased to 80.93 pc: JKB CMD Srinagar, Sep 10:Despite the unprecedented crisis caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, J&K Bank today posted a net profit of Rs 6.50 Cr for the first quarter (Q1), of the current financial year (CFY), ended June -2020. The bank announced its reviewed financial results for the first […]
Police registers case against Solina family for violating SOP’s

Family had gathered large number of people for marriage function Srinagar, Sep 10: Police on Thursday registered an FIR against the head of the family in Solina area of Srinagar. The family had invited a large number of guests to solemnize a marriage ceremony. “On Wednesday late sounds of some huge bangs were heard from […]
Srinagar man working with the Army goes missing from Jammu

Srinagar, Sep 10: A Srinagar man posted in Indian Army is missing from Jammu city since September 3, family members alleged. The family of missing 50 year old man Reyaz Ahmed Khan son of Late Amanullah Khan, a resident of Urdu Bazar Fathe Kadal staged a protest here in Press Enclave Srinagar seeking his whereabouts. […]
JK reports 1592 fresh covid-19 cases, tally rises to 49134

Srinagar, Sept 10: Jammu and Kashmir reported 1592 more covid-19 cases in last 24 hours, taking the overall tally to 49134, officials said on Thursday. This is for the eighth day in running that the J&K reported cases in excess of one thousand. With 112 travelers among them, 770 cases were reported from Jammu Division […]
JK Bank Kangan Branch closed for three days after eight employees tested positive for COVID-19
KV Correspondent Ganderbal, Sep 10: Authorities on Thursday ordered closure of Jammu and Kashmir Bank Branch Kangan for three days after eight employees working in the branch tested positive for COVID-19. Reports said that the employees after undergoing Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) at SDH Kangan tested positive for Coronavirus following which they were home Quarantined […]