CM Abdullah expresses concern over attack on Iranian warship
Jammu, March 5 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday expressed concern over the reported sinking of an Iranian warship, saying the vessel and its crew were guests of India for a multilateral naval exercise. This comes after a major escalation in West Asia after a US submarine torpedoed and sank an […]
As Nitish heads to Rajya Sabha, Bihar likely to get its first ‘BJP sarkar’
Patna, Mar 5 (PTI) JD(U) supremo Nitish Kumar’s “wish to become a Rajya Sabha member” has paved the way for the formation of a new government, with the BJP now appearing poised to have its “own CM” in the only Hindi heartland state where the post has eluded the party. The writing had been on […]
New Iranian attacks target Israel and US bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon
Dubai, Mar 5 (AP) Iran launched more missiles at Israel and US bases as war in the Middle East enters a sixth day. Israel announced multiple incoming attacks early Thursday and said it was intercepting the missiles. Meanwhile, the Israeli military said it began new strikes against the Iranian-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. At […]
MeT predicts sharp rise in Temperature across JK
SRINAGAR, Mar 5: The Meteorological Department (MeT) on Thursday issued a forecast predicting a significant rise in day temperatures across Jammu and Kashmir over the next 48 hours, with conditions becoming favourable for a heat spell. 9Officials at the MeT Centre in Srinagar said that mainly dry weather would prevail in the Union Territory for […]
Curbs on movement, assembly remain in force in Kashmir after protests against Khamenei’s killing
Srinagar, Mar 5 (PTI) Normal life in Kashmir was affected for the fifth consecutive day as partial restrictions on movement of people remained in force as a precautionary measure. The restrictions were imposed on Monday after spontaneous protests broke out across Kashmir a day earlier against the killing of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei […]
Nitish likely to file nominations for Rajya Sabha polls
Patna, Mar 5 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls on Thursday, according to JD(U) leaders. Kumar may file his nomination papers at the state assembly today, they said. BJP president Nitin Nabin will also file his nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls. Union […]
CM meets civil society groups, calls for peace and communal harmony
Srinagar, Mar 4: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday appealed to the people to maintain peace and communal harmony and express their sentiments peacefully. Chairing a meeting with civil society members and religious leaders from across the Valley, Abdullah said the deliberations focused on consolidating a peaceful atmosphere in the region. “We met civil society […]
West Asia crisis: MEA establishes control room to assist Indians
NEW DELHI, Mar 4 (PTI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has set up a control room to assist those affected by the escalating crisis in West Asia. The MEA has said almost one crore Indian citizens live in West Asia and their safety and well-being is of “utmost priority” for New Delhi. As the […]
GOC Rising Star Corps reviews operational preparedness of troops in Mamun sector
JAMMU, Mar 4 (PTI): The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Rising Star Corps, Lieutenant General Rajan Sharawat on Wednesday reviewed operational preparedness of the troops in the Mamun sector. The Mamun sector, whose headquarters is located at Pathankot, looks after the operational areas of the twin border districts of Samba and Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir. […]
Police files FIR against man in Shopian for sharing videos ‘prejudicial to public order’
Srinagar, Mar 4: Police in South Kashmir’s Shopian have registered a First Information Report (FIR) against an individual for allegedly circulating provocative content on social media platforms, officials said on Wednesday. An official said that it came to notice that one Javid Ahmad Khanday, son of Ali Mohammad Khanday, a resident of Sazan Keegam, was […]