Separatists’ contesting polls vindicates NC stance that violence will not resolve issues: Omar
SRINAGAR, Sep 2 (PTI): National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Monday said the decision of separatist leaders to join mainstream parties and contest elections in Jammu and Kashmir indicates an ideological change in the secessionist camp. “Earlier, they (separatists) would raise the boycott bogey whenever elections were held. Today they are contesting elections… It […]
Landslide on Vaishno Devi track in Reasi, three devotees injured
KATRA/JAMMU, Sep 2 (PTI): At least three pilgrims were seriously injured when a landslide hit the new track to the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The landslide hit the route near Panchi, three km ahead of Bhawan, around 2.35 pm, also damaging a portion of […]
LG Manoj Sinha flags off mountaineering expedition of six peaks in JK
Srinagar, Sep 2: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday flagged of a mountaineering expedition of six peaks in Srinagar. In a post on X, office of LG J&K said that this is exceptional feat by the mountaineers, manifesting courage, determination & dedication to goals. “Attended flag-in ceremony of triumphant mountaineering expedition of 06 peaks above […]
Security forces recover arms in Samba district
Samba/Jammu, Sept 2 (PTI) Security forces recovered arms and ammunition that were dropped by a drone in the border area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Monday, officials said. Security personnel launched a search operation in the Ramgarh sector following intelligence reports of material being dropped by drone during the night, they said. During […]
Shambhu border: SC constitutes committee to amicably resolve grievances of protesting farmers
New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday constituted a committee headed by former Punjab and Haryana High Court judge Justice Nawab Singh to amicably resolve the grievances of protesting farmers at the Shambhu border. A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Ujjal Bhuyan directed the committee to convene its first meeting within […]
SC says it proposes to lay down pan-India guidelines on issue of demolition action
New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) How can anybody’s house be demolished only because he is an accused, the Supreme Court observed on Monday. The court also said that it proposes to lay down guidelines on the issue. “Even if he is a convict, still it can’t be done without following the procedure as prescribed by […]
I&B Ministry summons Netflix content head over IC-814 series row
NEW DELHI, Sep 2 (PTI): The government has summoned the content head of OTT platform Netflix over the series ‘IC-814 — The Kandahar Hijack’, which has triggered a row over depiction of hijackers. Official sources said the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has summoned the content head of Netflix India on Tuesday, seeking an explanation […]
Ex MLC Yasir Reshi set to join Er Rashid-led AIP
Srinagar, Sep 2: Former MLC Yasir Reshi, who recently announced his departure from the Peoples Conference is set to join Er Rasheed led Awami Ithehad Party in Srinagar today. Yasir Reshi confirmed that he will join the AIP today and the decision has been taken after consulting his supporters. “Talks are on with AIP, and […]
Soldier injured in terror attack on Sunjwan Army base in Jammu, search operation launched
Jammu, Sept 2: An army trooper was injured on Monday when terrorists attacked the army Base in Sunjwan area of Jammu district. Officials said that terrorists around 10:15 am attacked the Base Camp, the fire was retaliated by the army, triggering of an exchange of fire. During the exchange of fire one army soldier sustained […]
Kolkata rape and murder: Night-long sit-in held
Kolkata, Sep 2 (PTI) Participants of a mega rally, including prominent film personalities and rights activists, held a night-long sit-in here till 4 am on Monday, demanding justice for a doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at a hospital last month. Thousands of people participated in a protest march on Sunday, and at the […]