Over 280 companies of security forces being deployed in Kashmir
Srinagar, August 02: Over 280 companies of security forces are being deployed in the Kashmir valley, official sources said. The security forces, mostly CRPF personnel, are being deployed in vulnerable spots in the city and other parts of the valley, they said. However, no reason was given for the sudden deployment of over 280 companies […]
Would intervene on Kashmir ‘if wanted’ by India, Pak: Trump
Washington, Aug 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Thursday said it was up to India and Pakistan to resolve the Kashmir dispute but he was ready to assist if the two South Asian neighbours wanted him to help in resolving the decades-old issue. Trump was referring to his last week’s meeting with Pakistan Prime […]
Army vehicle damaged in an IED blast in Pulwama village
Pulwama, August 02 : An Army vehicle of 55 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) was targeted with an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) in ZahidBagh village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in wee hours of Friday Official sources said that a vehicle of 55 RR was targeted with an IED that was planted along the road in ZahidBagh […]
Nocturnal gunfight rages in Shopian village
Srinagar, August 02: A nocturnal gunfight broke out between militants and government in Pandushan area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday. Reports said that a joint team Army’s 34RR , SOG and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Pandushan area. A senior Police officer said that contact has been established with hiding […]
Sterilization of dogs won’t help, culling will
Kashmir has been facing a serious threat from the stray dog menace and more so the situation is turning worse with every passing day. Reports’ pouring from various surveys point out that Srinagar city alone has a population of more than 30,000 stray dogs. The dog menace has resulted in several issues which should have […]
A dangerous experiment is in the works in Kashmir
The BJP is in for the long haul in the Valley. It has money, craft and determination
The BJP is in for the long haul in the Valley. It has money, craft and determination
GST refund to be blocked if `80 pc local employees’ rule
Mumbai, Aug 1 (PTI) The Maharashtra government would soon issue an order whereby GST refunds would be blocked if an industrial unit fails to submit proof that 80 per cent of its employees are `sons of the soil’ as required by rules, it said Thursday. Industries Minister Subhash Desai said a new Government Resolution (GR) […]
Parliament approves POCSO bill
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) A bill seeking to provide death penalty for aggravated sexual assault on children and greater punishments for other crimes against minors was approved by Parliament on Thursday. While Rajya Sabha had already passed the bill, it was cleared by Lok Sabha on Thursday by a voice vote. Responding to the […]
Chief of Army Staff meets Governor
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 1: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat met Governor Satya Pal Malik at the Raj Bhavan here today. He was accompanied by Lt. General Ranbir Singh, Army Commander Northern Command, and Lt. Gen. KJS Dhillon, GOC 15 Corps. Governor and the Army Chief discussed various important matters relating to the role being played by […]
BJP will form next govt on its own in J-K: Khanna
Jammu, Aug 1 (PTI) BJP national vice president Avinash Rai Khanna on Thursday said the party will form the next government on its own in Jammu and Kashmir to begin an era of peace and development in the state. The BJP had on Wednesday appointed Khanna as election in-charge for the Jammu and Kashmir assembly […]