CRPF vehicle hits private car in Lalchowk, accident leads to clashes in city centre
Srinagar: Clashes erupted in city centre Lal Chowk this evening after an Alto car was hit by a CRPF vehicle on Maulana Azad Road Near Fancy Fabrics showroom. Witnesses said that clashes broke out between people around and CRPF personnel after the family in the private car entered into an argument with the forces personnel. Forces reports said used […]
Goa BJP’s web site hacked, ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ message posted
Panaji: An old website of BJP’s Goa unit was hacked Monday by unknown persons, who posted the message ‘Pakistan Zindabad’ on it, a party functionary said. The identity of the group which possibly carried out the cyber attack “Team PCE” and an individual’s name “Mohammad Bilal” were also posted on the web page, after it was […]
Snow-rainfall predicted in Valley on Tuesday
Srinagar: Light to moderate rain or snow could occur on Tuesday in the summer capital, Srinagar, where minimum temperature has hit the below normal level though the maximum temperature on Monday was slightly up. A Met department spokesman said here this evening that light to moderate rain, snow or thundershowers could occur in Srinagar during […]
Governor’s remarks on autonomy unfortunate: NC
'Art 35-A and Art 370 are the articles of faith for the party'
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday termed Governor Satiya Pal Malik’s remarks rejecting autonomy as unfortunate and sneering. Addressing a gathering of party functionaries here at party headquarters, Nawa e Subah, Additional General Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal said, “Governor’s remarks over autonomy shows the arrogance of power, are unacceptable and can become a […]
Intimidating innocent Kashmiri students a matter of concern, says NC
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday expressed concern over the harassment of innocent Kashmir students studying at Aligarh Muslim University and other educational institutions in Punjab and other states. In a statement issued from party headquarters Nawa e Subah, General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar sought strict action against those found involved in […]
VC KU Prof Talat calls on Governor
Srinagar: Prof Talat Ahmad, Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir, called on Governor Shri Satya Pal Malik, Chancellor of the University, at the Raj Bhawan here on Monday. During the meeting, Prof Talat apprised the Hon`ble Governor about the academic activities and other matters pertaining to the University. During the discussion, the Governor advised the Vice […]
Air India crew member falls off aircraft, hospitalised
Mumbai: A 53-year-old air hostess suffered serious injuries after falling off an Air India aircraft which was getting ready for departure for New Delhi from the Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport here, a source said Monday. The incident happened on Air India flight AI 864 operating on Mumbai-Delhi route, according to the airline source. “The woman […]
Mosque in Palwal Haryana built with Lashkar-e-Taiba funds, says NIA
Palwal: A mosque in Palwal district of Haryana has come under the scrutiny of security agencies after a National Investigation Agency (NIA) probe found that it was allegedly built with funds from the Hafiz Saeed-led Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) in Pakistan, ‘The Indian Express’ reported on Monday. The Khulafa-e-Rashideen masjid at Uttawar village in Palwal was searched […]
#MeToo: MJ Akbar won’t be asked to quit, govt sources
New Delhi: Union Minister of State for External Affairs (MoS) MJ Akbar, who has been accused of sexual harassment by several women, won’t be asked to quit, according to highly-placed government sources. They that the government is of the view that asking Akbar to quit over #MeToo allegations will send a bad signal as this […]
Suspected gunmen strike at retired police officer’s residence, decamp with weapons
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Sunday late evening strike at retired police officer’s residence and decamped with two weapons along with magazines in Gopalpora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Reports said that the gunmen barged inside the house of retired Superintendent of Police (SP), Ghulam Mohammad Gurezi at Noorani colony in Gopalpora area of Chadoora. […]
