MES electrician ‘spying’ for Pakistan held in Punjab
Amritsar, Mar 15 (PTI) The Punjab Police Friday claimed to have arrested an electrician of the Military Engineer Services (MES) for allegedly passing on sensitive military information to a Pakistan-based intelligence operative. Ram Kumar, presently living in Jalandhar, was arrested by the intelligence wing of the police, according to a statement issued by the police. Police […]
Poonch-Rawalakot cross-LoC trade resumes after two days
Jammu, Mar 15 (PTI) The cross-LoC trade between Poonch-Rawalakot resumed on Friday, after remaining suspended for two days due to ceasefire violation by Pakistan along the Line of Control, officials said. A total of 67 trucks, including 35 from India and 32 from Pakistan, crossed the border via Chakan-Da-Bagh, custodian of LoC trade centre, Poonch, […]
Bangladesh cricket team escapes NZ mosque shooting: official
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 15 (AFP) Bangladesh’s cricket team escaped unscathed after a shooting at a mosque in central Christchurch, an official told AFP on Friday. Bangladesh Cricket Board spokesman Jalal Yunus said most of the team were bussed to the mosque and were about to go inside when the incident happened. “They are safe. But […]
NZ police order lockdown amid mosque shooting reports
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 15 (AFP) Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch Friday amid a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city. “A serious and evolving situation is occurring in Christchurch with an active shooter,” police said in a statement. “Police are responding with its full capability to manage the situation, but […]
New Zealand police respond to reports of mosque shooting
Christchurch (New Zealand), Mar 15 (AFP) Armed police in New Zealand swarmed central Christchurch Friday amid reports of a shooting at a mosque in the South Island city. “Police are currently responding to reports of shots fired in central Christchurch,” the police said in a statement. Local media reported multiple casualties at one mosque and said […]
Imran Khan says Pak will have better ties with India after polls
Islamabad, Mar 15 (PTI) Pakistan will have better relations with its neighbours including India after the upcoming general elections, Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Thursday, claiming that Islamabad has taken the first step on a new path to peace and progress. Recently, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after a suicide bomber of Pakistan-based terror […]
US considering targeted measures against human rights violations in China
Washington, Mar 15 (PTI) Describing the deteriorating human rights situation in parts of China as appalling wherein over a million religious minorities have reportedly been detained, the United States said it is considering taking targeted measures against those responsible for this. “We are committed to promoting accountability for those who are committing these violations and considering […]
Elderly man killed in gas cylinder blast
Bandipora: An elderly man died after an LPG gas cylinder exploded in their house in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on late Thursday. Reports said that a gas cylinder blast rocked the house of Abdul Salam Najar son of Fatima Najar resident of Chana Mohalla Inderkote Sumbal in Bandipora district late Thursday evening. The incident also […]
Suspected militants kill 36-year-old man
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Thursday night shot dead a civilian in Gulzarpora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports said that the militants fired upon Manzoor Ahmad Lone near Higher Secondary School at Gulzarpora at around 10 PM. Lone, a resident of Dogripora village, suffered serious bullet wounds and died instantly, they said. […]
Bad policies
Tourism in Kashmir is in real bad shape. This winter Jammu and Kashmir witnessed abundant snowfall however, the tourist arrivals were abysmally low compared to what the Valley witnessed during the earlier years. Similarly, the situation is showing improvement as the spring season is approaching. No bookings are taking place and the response of tourists […]