Indian Army holds military exercise with 17 African nations
New Delhi, Mar 18 (PTI) The Indian Army Monday began a 10-day military exercise with armed forces of 17 African nations at Aundh in Maharashtra, reflecting the growing strategic ties between India and the Africa continent. The countries participating in the inaugural edition of the Africa-India Field Training Exercise (AFINDEX) include Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mauritius, […]
Youth shot at Tral village succumbs
Srinagar, March 18 (GNS): Suspected militants on Monday evening shot dead a 25-year-old labourer in Reshipora, Tral are of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports said that the militants fired upon Mohsin Ahmad Wani (25) son of Ghulam Ahmad Wani outside his home at Reshipora. Wani, suffered serious bullet wounds and died instantly on the […]
Civilian shot at in Tral
Srinagar : Unidentified gunmen on Monday shot at a person in Reshiepora area of Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports said that a civilian identified as Mohsin Ahmed Wani has been shot by unidentified gunmen leaving him critically injured. He has been shifted to nearby hospital, they said. A police official while confirming […]
Pak Air Force fighter jets carry out off-runway operations on highways
Islamabad, March 18 (PTI) Pakistan Air Force’s fighter jets on Monday carried out take-off and landing sorties from highways as part of its operational readiness, an official statement said. Pakistan has maintained high-level of alertness since the Indian Air Force carried out a counter-terror operation, hitting the biggest JeM training camp in Balakot, deep inside […]
BJP in danger, creating fear psychosis: Farooq Abdullah
Jammu, Mar 18 (PTI) National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah blamed the BJP for “creating fear psychosis” across the country by crying hoarse over the “nation being in danger”. Paying tributes to Guru Nabba Dass ji at a congregation here, he underscored the crucial need of social justice and avenues of progress for all, irrespective […]
At least 8 dead as gunmen storm Mali army camp
Bamako, Mar 17 (AFP) At least eight people were killed on Sunday in a raid by suspected jihadists on an army camp in central Mali, military and security sources said, warning the toll could rise. Driving cars and motorbikes, the attackers stormed Dioura army camp in the Mopti region at dawn, leaving “many soldiers dead or […]
NC, PDP kick-start Lok Sabha poll campaign in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Mar 17 (PTI) Kashmir is warming up for the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections as major political parties in the valley like the National Conference and the PDP held a series of rallies on Sunday, with the new entrant Jammu and Kashmir People’s Movement led by former IAS officer Shah Faesal also making its debut. National […]
Dearth of migrants workers hit building activity in Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 17 (PTI) Kashmir has been left facing an acute shortage of migrant workers this year with the building activities in the valley taking a severe burnt. Though officials have no explanation for this unusual development, locals widely believe that the migrant workers may be shunning the valley, fearing reprisal against them due to attacks […]
Infant dies in house fire in Uri
Srinagar, Mar 17 (PTI) An 11-month-old baby died after his home caught fire in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Sunday. The house belonging to Maqbool Ahmad in Uri caught fire due to unknown reasons, a police spokesperson said. Umeed Ahmad, son of the house owner, died in the incident, he added. The […]
2 teen girls end life upset over being asked to cut on mobile
Hyderabad, Mar 17 (PTI) Two teenage girls allegedly committed suicide in separate incidents here after reportedly being told by their family members to not use the cellphone excessively and cut down on TV viewing in view of annual exams, police said Sunday. An 18-year-old girl hanged herself in her house Saturday afternoon, the police said. […]