IMF trims global growth forecast for 2019 on India slowdown
Davos: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Monday lowered growth estimate for the world economy to 2.9 per cent for 2019, citing “negative surprises” in few emerging market economies, especially India. Providing an update to the World Economic Outlook (WEO) ahead of the inauguration of the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual summit here, the fund also […]
Intense cold conditions in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: Kashmir reeled under intense cold conditions on Monday as the minimum temperature stayed several degrees below freezing point across the valley, the MET Office said on Monday. A MET official said the freezing temperatures led to development of a layer of frost on roads which caused inconvenience to people especially to motorists but bright sunshine […]
JK DGP supports establishment of deradicalisation centres
Srinagar: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbagh Singh on Monday supported the idea of setting up deradicalisation centres for youth, who have gone astray, in the trouble torn union territory. “In recent times, there have been lot of efforts from Pakistan and it’s agencies to spur radicalisation in this area, some of our […]
Three Hizb militants killed in Shopian encounter
Srinagar: Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants, including a police deserter and a top-ranking commander, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, police said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Wacchi area of Shopian following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. […]
No bar on probing past crimes of Davinder Singh: JK DGP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh on Monday said there was no bar on investigating past crimes committed by sacked police officer Davinder Singh. “There is no bar on investigating any complaints against him (Davinder Singh) if we receive a formal complaint,” the DGP told reporters. He was responding to a question about reports that […]
Odisha nose ahead against JK, lead of 173 runs
Cuttack: Odisha enjoyed a slight advantage in their Ranji Trophy Group C match against Jammu and Kashmir by taking an overall lead of 173 runs on the second day here on Monday. Fourteen wickets fell on the second day after the bowlers had shone by picking up 13 scalps on day one. The home side, […]
Seers to ‘clear confusion’ over citizenship law: VHP
Allahabad: The Vishva Hindu Parishad on Monday said seers will travel to villages to dispel the “confusion” being created over the Citizenship Amendment Act. The decision was taken at a meeting here of the VHP “margdarshak mandal”. Mandal member Akhileshwaranand told reporters that the “sadhus” will go from village to village and tell people, especially […]
Sec 144 imposed in JK’s Kishtwar concerning various issues
Jammu: Authorities in Kisthwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure regarding transportation of bovines, illegal extraction of stones, assembly at power project sites, among other issues. In an order issued by District Magistrate Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana, it has been said no bovine […]