Imran Khan’s statement on Modi taken out of context: Qureshi
Islamabad, Apr 11 (PTI) Pakistan Foreign Minister Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Premier Imran Khan’s statement regarding the outcome of general elections in India was taken out of context as “everyone knows” about Khan’s reservations regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to a media report. During an interview to foreign journalists, Khan said that Islamabad and […]
Hindu sisters not forcibly converted, allowed to live with husbands: Pak court
Islamabad, Apr 11 (PTI) A Pakistani high court on Thursday declared that the two Hindu teenage sisters were not forcibly converted from Hinduism to Islam, and permitted them to live with their spouses, according to a media report. The two girls, Raveena (13) and Reena (15), and their spouses petitioned the Islamabad High Court on […]
Curfew continues for third day in Kishtwar
Jammu, Apr 11 (PTI) The curfew imposed in Kishtwar district following killing of senior RSS functionary Chanderkant Sharma and his PSO remained in force for the third consecutive day Thursday. Security personnel were deployed for strict enforcement of law and order in the district. Police have picked up several over ground workers (OGWs) for interrogation […]
Four injured in clash between supporters of NC, Peoples Conference in Baramulla
Srinagar, Apr 11 (PTI) At least four persons were hurt Thursday as supporters of National Conference and Peoples Conference clashed at a polling station in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency, officials said. The incident took place at a polling station in Sumbal area of Bandipora district, they said. Security personnel on polling duty quickly […]
Gambhir campaigns for Jitendra Singh, attacks Omar, Mehbooba
Udhampur/Kathua (JK), Apr 11 (PTI) Cricketer-turned-politician Gautam Gambhir Thursday kept up his attack on former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti over their statements in defence of Article 370, saying “this type of politics will no longer be entertained in the country”. Gambhir, who recently joined the BJP, addressed election rallies in support of […]
CEO directs police to file case against newspaper for publication of wrong symbol of candidate
Aizawl, Apr 11 (PTI) Mizoram Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Ashish Kundra Thursday said that the police would file criminal case against a local vernacular daily for publication of wrong information about the symbol of the ruling Mizo National Front (MNF) Lok Sabha nominee C Lalrosanga. The CEO said that the show cause notice was issued to […]
The poll exercise begins across 91 LS constituencies
Srinagar: Amidst a strict security cover polling begins for the first phase of Lok Sabha Election 2019 in ninety-one constituencies spread across 18 states and two union territories. In Jammu and Kashmir, Baramulla and Jammu will go to polls in this initial phase. States going to polls on Thursday, April 11 are Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal […]
From bad to worse
Kashmir valley has been experiencing a tremendous shortfall of educational institutions and that too at the higher level. The Valley does not have institutions that could provide a solution and options for the student at the higher level so that they could continue their education here and seek excellence in various fields. This being the […]
Move offices to close in Jammu on Apr 26, reopen in Srinagar on May 06
JAMMU, APRIL 10: In connection with the bi-annual Durbar Move, the Government offices observing five days week shall close at Jammu on April 26, 2019 (Friday) after the office hours and offices observing six days week shall close at Jammu on 27 April 2019 (Saturday) after the office hours. All the offices shall reopen at Srinagar on May […]
Day 2 of highway ban: As inconvenience continues, a ‘stamp’ of relief for Kashmir residents
Srinagar, Apr 10 (PTI) Kashmir residents as well as tourists faced inconvenience on the day two of the ban on civilian traffic on Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Wednesday, but the state-appointed magistrates provided some respite by “stamping” special permission on either a piece of paper or palms of travellers. Several people, including the elderly and […]
