Govt denies highway ban: Says civilian traffic movement is allowed on JK highway
Srinagar: The government Wednesday said there was no ban on civilian traffic movement due to ongoing Amarnath yatra but traffic was being regulated to avoid any congestion of Jammu-Srinagar national highway due to heavy rush of vehicles. “I have seen claims on social media that there is ban on highway. Let me clarify that there […]
Focussed attention needed to address threats by D-Company, militant groups: India at UNSC
UNITED NATIONS: India on Wednesday has told the UN Security Council that Dawood Ibrahim’s illegitimate activities from a “safe haven” that refuses to acknowledge even his existence pose a real danger, as New Delhi called for a focussed attention to address the threats by the D-Company, the JeM and the LeT. Terrorist organisations are increasingly […]
UNESCO paints a grim picture for Pak on education
Says one in four children in Pak will remain uneducated by 2030
ISLAMABAD: One in four Pakistani children will not be completing primary education by the 2030 deadline of the world’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to new projections by UNESCO. The new projections of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organ isation (UNESCO) show that Pakistan will only be half-way to the target of 12 […]
Army places order for procuring Spike missiles
New Delhi: The Army has placed an order for procuring Israeli anti-tank Spike missiles, known for their precision targeting with an ability to pierce even bunkers, under emergency purchases to meet operational preparedness, sources said. The missiles can hits targets at a range of four kilometers and can be deployed in both mountains and plains. […]
Govt amends POCSO Act
Approves changes, includes death penalty for sexual offences on children
Approves changes, includes death penalty for sexual offences on children
BJP making ‘false promises’ on Article 370: Congress
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress Wednesday staged a sit-in outside the Governor’s house here, accusing the BJP of making “false promises” with regard to the abrogation of Articles 35A and 370 of the Constitution. The Congress activists were led by senior party leader and Jammu district president Vikram Malhotra. They sought […]
PDP demands release of Hurriyat spokesperson
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party demanded on Wednesday the immediate release of hardline Hurriyat Conference spokesperson Ayaz Akbar on humanitarian grounds so that he could attend his wife who is suffering from a life-threatening disease. “Akbar’s wife is battling serious ailment and needs her husband by her side at present,” PDP state secretary Noor Mohammad Sheikh […]
KPs throng three ancient temples in Kulgam
Kulgam: Hundreds of Kashmiri Pandits Tuesday thronged the three ancient temples in militancy-infested Kulgam district of South Kashmir The payed obeisance at Mata Katayani temple in Kakran, Mata Ragniya Bhagwati (Kheerbhawani) at Manzgam and Mata Kulwagishori temple early Tuesday morning and took part in the Yagyas there on the occasion of ‘Haar Ashtami.’ The temples […]
Balakote air strike ensured decrease in infiltration: Govt
Says security situation in JK improved
Says security situation in JK improved