Diesel crosses Rs 80 mark in Chennai, petrol nears Rs 89 in Mumbai
New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices surged up again on Tuesday. At Rs 80.04, diesel price stood the highest in Chennai among the four metros. Diesel prices also observed an upward surge in Delhi and Mumbai. In Mumbai, diesel price stood at Rs 79.35 per litre after an increase of 24 paise. In the national […]
JRL appeals for shutdown in poll bound areas
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Monday appealed people to observe a complete protest shutdown today (Tuesday) in the areas going for polls in last phase of what they termed as “sham elections thrust” on the people by the authoritarian state. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik in a […]
Intimidating innocent students a matter of concern: NC
Srinagar: National Conference on Monday expressed concern over the harassment of innocent Kashmir students studying in Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) and other educational institutions in Punjab and other states. In a statement issued here, party General Secretary Ali Muhammad Sagar sought strict action against those found involved in intimidating innocent students hailing from the state […]
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 […]