Phase 2 of Panchayat polls records 71 per cent voting
Jammu/Srinagar: An estimated 71.1 per cent of voters exercised their franchise Tuesday in the second phase of panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir which concluded peacefully amid tight security arrangements, officials said. “In the Phase-II of Panchayat polls held today, overall 71.1 per cent polling was witnessed across the state. An overwhelming 80.4 per cent […]
Ballots prevailed over bullets, says Modi
Rewa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said ballots have prevailed over bullets in Jammu and Kashmir civic elections and in Chhattisgarh assembly polls despite threats by militants and Maoists. Addressing a poll rally here, Modi said, “The previous governments feared violence in holding elections in Srinagar. Nagar Palika (urban civic body) polls have taken place […]
BJP MP from Leh accuses party of making ‘false’ promises
Says he was compelled to quit due to BJP's unwise decisions
Jammu: Days after resigning from the BJP’s primary membership, Lok Sabha MP Thupstan Chhewang has said “false” promises and unwise decisions were the reason behind his decision, and not the desire to pursue “spiritual life” as projected. In a letter addressed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ladakh MP revealed his reason to quit the […]
Shell out details of financial assistance from China, IMF tells Pak
Islamabad: Cash-strapped Pakistan’s negotiations with the IMF for a bailout package faced difficulties as the international lender sought complete disclosure of Chinese financial support and hiking of energy prices and levying more taxes, media reports said Tuesday. The International Monetary Fund delegation, which was in Pakistan for nearly two weeks, is set to conclude talks […]
Court says it would be ‘good’ for Musharraf if he faces trail
Islamabad: “It would be “good” for Pervez Musharraf if he returns to Pakistan to face the high treason trial, the Islamabad High Court has observed as it directed his lawyer to submit the former military dictator’s travel itinerary at the next hearing. General Musharraf, 75, who has been living in Dubai since 2016, is facing […]
High-level panel to be set up for winding up IWDP dept
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration has directed the officials concerned to form a high-level panel for closing down Integrated Wasteland Development Programme (IWDP) offices and absorbing its staff in allied wings of the forest department, an official spokesperson said on Tuesday. According to the spokesperson, this has been decided to ensure proper use of […]
Guv greets people on Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi eve
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi. He expressed hope that the occasion would be the harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the state. In his message, the governor observed that Islam teaches people the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, […]
Cop, who attempted suicide, succumbs to injuries
Srinagar: A policeman, who had allegedly shot himself over a family issue at the official residence of the Director General of Police (DGP) here, died at a hospital Tuesday, police said. Head Constable Subash Chander was on duty at the official residence of the DGP at Bikram Chowk when, it is suspected, he attempted suicide […]
Punjab CM sees a Pak connection to Amritsar blast
Says grenade used in the blast similar to ones manufactured by Pak Ordinance factory
Amritsar: Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh Monday said initial investigations suggested the grenade used in the attack on Nirankari Bhavan was similar to the ones manufactured by the Pakistani Army Ordinance factory. Three persons including a preacher were killed and over 20 injured when two-motorcycle borne men threw grenade on a religious congregation on Sunday. […]