Cool down tempers and let this be over
The euphoria created after Indian air force attacked Pakistan based militant camps deep inside the country’s territory died instantly after Pakistan on Wednesday responded back by targeting Poonch and Rajouri areas by resorting to an air strike that too during the day time. Given the relations and the surcharged atmosphere that was created by war […]
Kashmir conflict a tool of Psychological warfare
Arshad Askari “Capture their minds and their hearts and souls will follow” The violence of war is one thing, but what about another form of warfare that you can’t even see? This is the act of psychological warfare. Psychological warfare is a broad term, but in all documented cases, the concept uses actions intended to […]
Skill dev in livestock sector to enhance youth employability: Dr Samoon
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Departments, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today said that promotion of skill-based training in livestock sector will enhance youth employability and entrepreneurship culture in the state. The Principal Secretary was speaking at a meeting he convened to review the skill development in the livestock sector. The […]
Insurance scheme for poultry farmers launched
JAMMU: Principal Secretary, Animal and Sheep Husbandry, Fisheries and Transport Departments, Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon, today launched insurance scheme for the poultry farmers of Jammu Division here. Around 30 beneficiary farmers and representatives of Bajaj Allianz Company Limited were present on the occasion. The President Poultry Farmers Association expressed his gratitude to the Principal Secretary […]
SC unlikely to hear Art 35A case till March 05
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Civil Society Coordination Committee (JKCSCC) Wednesday said the top Court of India is unlikely to hear the Article 35A til March 25. JKCSCC member, Muzaffar Ahmad Shah who is also Senior Vice President of Awami National Conference, said that the case of Article 35A would likely not be heard on Thursday […]
Extra vigil in Gujarat districts sharing border with Pakistan
Kutch, Feb 27 (PTI) Amid escalation of tensions with Pakistan, security has been stepped up along Gujarat’s sea and land borders with the neighbouring country and restriction put on travel of people near them besides increasing vigil at vital installations, police officials said Wednesday. The move comes in the backdrop of India’s aerial strike on […]
Airlines reroute flights as Pakistan closes its airspace
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Various airlines such as Air India, Jet Airways, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines Wednesday announced they were rerouting their flights as Pakistan closed its airspace in the wake of escalating tensions with India. “Inbound and Outbound flights from USA and Europe for Delhi are being re-routed through Ahmedabad and Mumbai. […]
Kashmir is ours means all Kashmiris are ours: Ram Madhav
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) Kashmir is ours means all Kashmiris are ours, BJP general secretary Ram Madhav said Wednesday, asserting that if something is happening against this spirit anywhere, then the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh stands against it. If some Kashmiris are on the wrong path or are behind anti-national activities, they will be punished […]
UK calls on India, Pak to show restraint, asks for de-escalation
London, Feb 27 (PTI) Britain is deeply concerned over rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Prime Minister Theresa May said Wednesday, urging both the nuclear-armed nations to exercise restraint to avoid further escalation. Tensions between India and Pakistan rose Wednesday after Pakistan claimed it shot down two Indian fighter jets over Pakistani air space and […]
India asks Pak to immediately return IAF pilot, ensure his safety
New Delhi, Feb 27 (PTI) India Wednesday summoned the acting high commissioner of Pakistan and demanded immediate and safe return of an IAF pilot who was detained by Pakistan following an aerial engagement by air forces of the two countries. It has also been made clear to Pakistan that no harm should be caused to […]