Protests by political groups against Guv’s decision on JK Bank condemnable: BJP
Jammu: The BJP Friday condemned the propaganda launched by some Kashmir-based political and other socio-economic organisations against the State Administrative Council’s (SAC) decision to convert the J&K Bank into a PSU. It said there is an urgent need for transparency in the operation of the bank which has been under cloud for rising NPAs and […]
BSF, Pak rangers exchange sweets along IB
Jammu: The BSF and Pakistani Rangers Saturday exchanged sweets along the International Border (IB) in Jammu as the Indian border guarding force celebrated its 54th raising day, officials said. “On the occasion of BSF’s 54th raising day, both border guarding forces of India and Pakistan– Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers– exchanged sweets and […]
Seeking protection under AFSPA: SC rejects plea of Army men challenging FIRs
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday rejected the plea of over 300 Army personnel challenging the lodging of FIRs against soldiers involved in operations in Manipur and Jammu and Kashmir, where AFSPA is in force, though the Centre contended that it will have a “demoralising effect” on soldiers who are fighting terrorism. The apex […]
US welcomes Indo-Pak people-to-people contact
Washington: The United States said on Friday that it welcomes efforts by India and Pakistan to increase people-to-people contact, days after the two neighbouring countries laid foundation stones for a corridor linking two revered gurdwaras on both sides of the border. “I’m aware of reports on this Kartarpur corridor. I understand that it’s kind of […]
BSF has developed new tech to check sniping of troops: DG
Says his force can handle Kartarpur corridor with ease
New Delhi: The Border Security Force, that guards the Indian frontier with Pakistan, said Friday it has indigenously developed bullet-proof bunkers to protect its troops against fatal sniper fire and has “surgically” targeted enemy posts in the recent past causing heavy losses on the other side. A senior BSF official said the force is also […]
Rahul Gandhi sent me to Pakistan: Sidhu
Hyderabad: Amid the raging row over his Pakistan visit, cricketer-turned-politician Navjot Singh Sidhu said Friday it was Congress president Rahul Gandhi who sent him there for attending the foundation laying ceremony of the Kartarpur Sahib corridor and that he was his “captain”. Sidhu’s visit had riled Punjab Chief Minister Capt. (retd) Amarinder Singh, who said […]
Army commander reviews security situation
Srinagar: The Army’s Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh reviewed the security situation in Kashmir and was briefed about the recent anti-militancy operations in the valley, a defence spokesman said Friday. The Northern Army Commander arrived in Kashmir Valley on Thursday to review the prevailing security situation, the spokesman said. “Accompanied by the Chinar […]
Farmers rally in Delhi: Farooq extends support to agitators, says Kashmir stands with them
New Delhi: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah extended his support to farmers, who have gathered here to press for their demands, and urged people to join hands to overthrow the BJP government in the upcoming elections. The national conference leader joined several leaders from the opposition parties at Jantar Mantar in the […]