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US begins withdrawing troops from Syria, claims victory over IS

Says its presence was to destroy ISIS, not to end civil war

Washington: President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from Syria is consistent with his policy that the main objective of American forces in the war-torn country was to destroy the ISIS and not to resolve the civil war, the White House has said as it defended the move criticised by many as “premature’. The […]

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Jinnah’s photo in Faizabad jail event sparks row

Faizabad: A photo of Pakistan founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah during an event in Uttar Pradesh’s Faizabad jail has sparked a row, with the BJP and right-wing groups demanding strict action against the organisers. On Wednesday, a function was organised inside the jail premises to mark the martyrdom day of freedom fighter Ashfaqulla Khan. During the […]

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Those changing parties are opportunists: Er Rasheed

Bandipora: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Thursday said that the mainstream leaders who are joining the different parties are opportunists and will always be held responsible for every misdeed of Mehbooba Mufti, saying that shifting their loyalties to other side won’t help them. Er Rasheed as per a statement issued […]

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Army commander visits LoC, reviews operational preparedness

Jammu: A top Army commander Thursday visited forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and Akhnoor sectors and reviewed the operational preparedness of the personnel and the prevailing security situation, a defence spokesperson said. General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command, Lt Gen Ranbir Singh exhorted all ranks to remain vigilant […]

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Budget proposals approved by Guv ignored KPs: BJP

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir BJP unit vice-president G L Raina Thursday alleged that the budget proposals for the year 2018-19 approved by Governor Satya Pal Malik have “ignored” the displaced community of Kashmiri Pandits. He said the budget approved by the state administrative council (SAC) had not even mentioned the displaced community. “It is very […]

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AMU students organize candle light march, mourn civilian killings in Pulwama

AMU students organize candle light march, mourn civilian killings in Pulwama

Aligarh (UP): Students of the Aligarh Muslim University held a candle light peace march to protest against the recent killing of seven civilians in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The students, led by leaders of the AMU Students Union, Wednesday evening wore black bands and carried placards which said ‘Kashmir is Bleeding’, ‘No More Hate’ and […]

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President’s rule imposed in JK

President’s rule imposed in JK

Union cabinet to take all policy decisions

Union cabinet to take all policy decisions

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Section of upper-class India nothing but ‘rotten potatoes’, Guv Malik

Section of upper-class India nothing but ‘rotten potatoes’, Guv Malik

Says these people show no sensitivity towards society

Says these people show no sensitivity towards society

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Raising anti-India slogans has no provision of punishment: Govt

New Delhi: The Constitution does not have any provision to deal with anti-nationals raising slogans against India, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir said, admitting some residents in Jammu and Kashmir have been influenced by elements inimical to national interests. Ahir said in Rajya Sabha that Jammu and Kashmir has been affected by terrorist and secessionist violence […]

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Temperature shows improvement in Jammu, Srinagar

Temperature shows improvement in Jammu, Srinagar

Jammu/Srinagar: The night temperature in most parts of Jammu region marked further increase, with the city of temples recording a low of 6 degrees Celsius, three degrees below the normal during this time of the season, a spokesperson of the Meteorological (MeT) department said. The temperature also showed a slight improvement in Kashmir also. Jammu […]