Police appeals people across Kashmir to refrain from violence, provocation
Srinagar, Mar 3 (PTI) In the wake of protests erupting in the Valley following the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khameini in a US-Israel joint air strike, the Jammu and Kashmir Police urged people to exercise restraint and refrain from violence and provocation. They also warned strict legal action against instigators of violence […]
Lt Guv visits family of cop who died in mishap
JAMMU, MAR 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the family of Special Security Force (SSF) Personnel, SGCT Sunny Salgotra, who had lost his life in an unfortunate road accident. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the departed soul. He expressed his heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and assured all assistance and support from the […]
Peaceful Protests in Kashmir over killing of Iranian Leader; Life Normal: Officials
Srinagar, Mar 2: Spontaneous peaceful protests erupted in several parts of the Kashmir Valley on Monday against the killing of Iran’s top leadership, but the demonstrations remained largely peaceful and did not disrupt normal life, officials said. Authorities confirmed that small processions and gatherings were held in areas with significant Shia populations, including Lal Chowk […]
Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
New York, Mar 2 (AP) Oil prices rose sharply Monday as US and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and US military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain. Traders were betting the supply of oil from Iran and elsewhere in the Middle East would slow or […]
Sensex, Nifty continue to trade with deep cuts as West Asia crisis intensifies
Mumbai, Mar 2 (PTI) Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty continued to trade with deep cuts during afternoon session on Monday tracking a sharp spike in crude oil prices amid escalating tensions in West Asia. The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 2,743.46 points or 3.37 per cent to 78,543.73 in early trade. It later traded […]
Middle East crisis: Airlines monitor situation, Akasa Air cancels Gulf flights till Mar 3
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Akasa Air extended the suspension of flights connecting Abu Dhabi, Doha, Jeddah, Kuwait and Riyadh till March 3 due to the Middle East crisis. Airlines are closely monitoring the situation on operating flights to and through the Middle East as some of the airspaces in the region remain closed for […]
MP Mehdi criticises CM Omar Abdullah for failing to ‘condemn’ Khamenei’s assassination
SRINAGAR, Mar 2 (PTI): National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah Mehdi on Monday criticised Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah for failing to “condemn” the assassination of Iranian Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Mehdi said if Abdullah cannot find the courage to condemn the assassination of Khamenei, his words of concern for the situation in […]
Three schools in Delhi receive bomb threat; security check underway
NEW DELHI, Mar 2 (PTI): At least three schools, including Sardar Patel Vidyalaya and Salwan Public School, in the city received bomb threat emails on Monday morning, prompting multiple security agencies to rush to the premises and carry out thorough checks, an official of the Delhi Fire Services said. The school administrations alerted fire and […]
MHA alerts states to possible unrest after US–Israel strikes on Iran
New Delhi, Mar 2: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has issued a nationwide security alert to all states and Union Territories, warning of possible violence and sporadic protests in the wake of recent US and Israeli attacks on Iran, officials said. The advisory has been issued against the backdrop of protests by members of […]
PM Modi speaks to Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu, discusses West Asia situation
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday spoke to his Israeli counterpart, Benjamin Netanyahu, to discuss the West Asia situation and conveyed India’s concerns. During his telephonic conversation with Netanyahu, Modi emphasised the safety of civilians as a priority. “Had a telephone call with PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current […]