Pak still ‘smarting under’ 1971 defeat, stoking trouble at border: BSF DG
New Delhi: Pakistan is still “smarting under” the 1971 defeat at the hands of India and the BSF is prepared both “defensively and offensively” to deal with infiltration and unprovoked firing incidents on the border, the force’s chief said. Border Security Force Director General (DG) K K Sharma said in an interview to PTI that […]
Four CRPF troopers get out-of-turn promotion for ‘bravery’ in Kashmir ops
New Delhi: The government has accorded out-of-turn promotions to four CRPF jawans for displaying extraordinary courage in thwarting ‘fidayeen’ attacks on the forces’ camp in the Kashmir Valley in the recent past, the paramilitary today said. The decision to promote the troops to the next higher rank in view of their gallant action, by an […]
Absconder held in Jammu
Jammu: An absconder wanted in an attempt to murder and rioting cases in Jammu’s Pakka Danga was arrested today, police said. Shubham Gill, a resident of Dogra hall, had been evading arrest for the last one year after he was named in an FIR registered at police station Pacca Danga in the city last year, […]
Withdraw fake news guidelines issued for journalists, directs PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has directed that the press release regarding fake news be withdrawn. The PM said that the matter should only be addressed in Press Council of India. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting had on Monday issued guidelines for accreditation of journalists to regulate fake news. In the release, the […]
Kashmiri militants resorting to ‘glamorisation of militancy to recruit youths’ : Govt
New Delhi: The Centre today said militants in Jammu and Kashmir have been resorting to glamorisation of militancy to recruit ‘misguided’ youths in their outfits. Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said the state has been affected by militant violence that is ‘sponsored and supported’ from across the border and levels of […]
Soldier killed, 4 others injured in Pakistan shelling along LoC
Jammu: An Army man was today killed while four others including a lieutenant were injured as Pakistani troops shelled mortars at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. The cross-border shelling by Pakistan troops started in Krishna Ghati sector this morning and continued for over […]
Key separatist leaders receive ‘financial support’ from Pak: Govt tells LS
New Delhi: Some key separatist leaders have been receiving ‘instructions and financial support’ from the Pakistani establishment for ‘disruptive’ activities in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Union Minister of State for Home Hansraj Gangaram Ahir said inputs indicate existence of nexus or collusion of disrupting elements sponsored by the neighbouring country […]
Saudi prince says Israel has ‘right’ to its land
Washington: The crown prince and de facto leader of Saudi Arabia said Israel has a “right” to a homeland, a notable shift in the kingdom’s position published. Saudi Arabia and Israel still have no formal diplomatic relations, but behind the scenes, improvements in their ties have accelerated in recent years. Both countries see Iran as […]
Police deny attack on tourists
Srinagar: Stating that the tourists have never been targeted in Kashmir, the Kashmir Police Chief Tuesday said that Kashmir is a safe place for tourists and that police is looking into the authenticity of reports of stone pelting on tourist buses. “Tourists are never targeted in Kashmir valley. We have seen that no untoward incident […]
Body of ‘abducted’ youth recovered in Hajin outskirts: Police
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday recovered a body of a youth who was abducted by the gunmen last night before leaving his three family members injured at Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. A police officer a local news agency that the body of the youth Muntazir Ahmad son of Farooq Ahmad Parrey was found […]