JK Cong chief taunts BJP over induction of Mehbooba’s brother in cabinet
Jammu: JKPCC president G A Mir today questioned BJP’s silence over the induction of Tassaduq Mufti, younger brother of chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, in the state cabinet, saying the party which had made dynasty rule an issue in poll campaigns is “keeping its eyes closed.” “It is easy to deliver sermons but when it comes to […]
Cordon and search operation in Shopian village
Shopian: Cordon and search operation has been started by government forces in Pinjoora village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources said that 44 RR, 14th bn CRPF and Shopian police started search operation in the area after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Sources said that large number of forces […]
2 policemen, BSF jawan killed in separate accidents in JK
Jammu: Two policemen and a BSF jawan were killed in two separate accidents in Akhnoor and Samba areas of Jammu and Kashmir, police said today. While two policemen were killed when their motorcycle was hit by a speedy truck in Shah Blode area of Samba district, the BSF jawan here died after a container exploded […]
At least 40 dead in multiple Kabul blasts: interior ministry
Kabul: At least 40 people were killed and many others wounded in multiple blasts at a Shiite cultural centre in Kabul today, officials said, in the latest violence to hit the Afghan capital. “The target of the attack was the Tabayan cultural centre. A ceremony was being held to mark the 38th anniversary of Soviet-invasion […]
Mercury settles below freezing point in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar: Cold conditions returned to Kashmir after a day s relief as the minimum temperature went down last night and the mercury settled below the freezing point across the valley and Ladakh region. The night temperature once again went down across Kashmir division, including Ladakh region, and stayed below the freezing point at all stations, […]
Bill criminalising triple talaq introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: A bill to make instant triple talaq illegal and void and awarding a jail term of three years for the husband, was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, calling it a “historic day” amid opposition to its introduction […]
Bill criminalising triple talaq introduced in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: A bill to make instant triple talaq illegal and void and awarding a jail term of three years for the husband, was introduced in the Lok Sabha today. Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad introduced the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, calling it a “historic day” amid opposition to its introduction […]
Mirwaiz placed under house arrest
Srinagar: Authorities on Thursday placed the Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest to prevent him from attending a religious gathering at Khanyar. Sources said a posse of policemen arrived at Nigeen residence of the Mirwaiz and placed him under house arrest. “Another gag ! Now on religious preaching. Again put under […]
Tral shuts for third straight day on Thursday
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed for the third successive day today in Tral area of pulwama district of south kashmir to mourn the death of Jesh-e-Muhammad (JEM) Commander Noor Mohammad Tantray alias Noora. Official reports said all shops and business markets remained closed and traffic was off the roads in tral town and […]
Tasaduq Mufti, Javaid Mustafa Mir take oath of office
Jammu: Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, brother of chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, and Chadoora MLA Javaid Mustafa Mir today took oath as ministers in the Jammu and Kashmir cabinet. Governor N N Vohra administered the oath of office and secrecy to the legislators at Raj Bhavan. A noted cinematographer, Tassaduq Mufti joined the PDP at a function […]