SC rejects plea for probing Kashmiri Pandit’s murder in 1989, asks petitioner to move HC
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday said it is not inclined to admit a petition seeking a probe into the killing of a Kashmiri Pandit in 1989, suggesting the petitioner can seek relief from the high court. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and C T Ravikumar noted it had […]
Three-decade wait for movies on big screen in Kashmir to end on Tuesday
Srinagar, Sep 19 (PTI) Aaqib Bhat is eagerly waiting for the opening of the first multiplex of Kashmir in Sonawar area of the city, which he says will put an end to his regular visits outside the valley to watch Bollywood movies on big screen. “I travel once every three to four months to Delhi […]
Man drowns in Jhelum at Baramulla, rescue ops on
Baramulla, Sep 19: A 45-year old man drowned in the river Jhelum in Seer Jagir area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Sunday late evening. An official said that the man identified as Rafiq Ahmed Mir of Drangbal village of Baramulla slipped and drowned in the river while washing his vehicle. He said […]
Senior JK Cop to join CBI on deputation for five years
Srinagar, Sep 19: The government on Monday relieved Abdul Jabbar (IPS) Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir Range to enable him join Central Bureau of Investigation on deputation basis for five years. “Consequent upon the approval of the Competent Authority for induction of Abdul Jabbar, IPS (AGMUT:2008), Deputy Inspector General of Police, South Kashmir […]
Five member delegation of Islamic Organisations call upon Lt Guv
Srinagar, Sep 19: A 5-member delegation representing various Islamic Organisations of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday called upon Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha to discuss several issues including arrest of several religious clerics and problems faced by fruit growers. Talking to reporters after meeting LG Sinha, one of the delegation members, Bashir Ahmad said that they […]
Several structures damaged in fire incident at Bandipora
Srinagar, Sep 19: A residential house and cowshed in its vicinity was gutted in a fire incident in Sheikhmuqaam village of Aloosa Bandipora last night, officials said on Monday. They said a single-storey residential house, belonging to one Javad Ahmad Gojer son of Late Khaleel ullah, was gutted along with household good in the fire […]
Met forecasts mainly dry weather across J&K
Srinagar, Sep 19: The weatherman on Monday forecast mainly dry weather over Jammu and Kashmir for the next 24 hours. A meteorological department official here said that “mainly dry weather to isolated very light rain” is expected in the subsequent two days. Regarding the minimum temperature, he said, Srinagar recorded a low of 12.6°C against […]
Rupee rises 14 paise to 79.64 against US dollar
Mumbai, Sep 19 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 14 paise to 79.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday in line with its Asian peers and as the American currency retreated from its elevated levels. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 79.70 against the dollar, then touched 79.64 against the […]
Man burnt alive as truck catches fire in Kathua
Kathua/Jammu, Sep 19 (PTI) A man was charred to death after a truck he was travelling in caught fire on the Jammu-Pathankot national highway in Kathua district here, police said on Monday. The victim, whose identity is yet to be ascertained, was the truck driver’s helper, and they were travelling towards Jammu when the vehicle […]
Ex-Punjab CM Amarinder likely to join BJP
New Delhi, Sep 19 (PTI) Former chief minister and Punjab Lok Congress chief Amarinder Singh is likely to join the BJP here on Monday in presence of its senior leaders. The 80-year-old Singh will also merge his newly formed Punjab Lok Congress (PLC) with the BJP. Singh had floated the PLC last year after quitting […]