FIFA suspends India’s national soccer federation
Zurich, Aug 16 (AP) FIFA suspended India’s national soccer federation late Monday due to undue influence from third parties, the sport’s governing body said. The suspension of the All India Football Federation threatens the country’s hosting of the Under-17 Women’s World Cup scheduled for Oct. 11-30. FIFA said the suspension was effective immediately and that the […]
JK reports 273 fresh covid-19 cases, two fatalities
Srinagar, Aug 15: Jammu and Kashmir reported 273 fresh covid-19 cases while there were two deaths due to the virus during the past 24 hours, officials said on Monday. They said that 34 cases were reported from Jammu division and 239 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 474055. Among the cases, 173090 are […]
Body Spotted in Doodh Ganga Stream in Srinagar Locality
Srinagar, Aug 15: An unidentified body has been spotted in Doodh Ganga stream in Bagh-e-Mehtab area of central Kashmir’s Srinagar district, sources said. They said that some passerby spotted the body in the water body this afternoon. “It is yet to be ascertained whether the body is of a male or female”, they said adding […]
I-Day parade held in Srinagar amid tight security
Srinagar, Aug 15 (PTI) Heightened security, minus snapping of internet services, marked the 76th Independence Day celebrations in Kashmir as Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha presided over the main function at Sher-e-Kashmir cricket stadium here. However, the authorities did not snap internet services on mobile devices. This year’s celebrations were accentuated by the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ […]
Chief Justice Mithal hoists National Flag at High Court in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, AUG 15: Chief Justice High Court of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh, Justice Pankaj Mithal today hoisted today hoisted National Flag at High Court premises in Srinagar to mark the celebrations of 76th independence Day. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey, Justice Javed lqbal Wani, Justice Mohammad Akram Chowdhary, Justice Rahul Bharti, Justice Moksha Khajuria Kazmi, […]
Days of fear, terrorism in JK are over: Lt Guv Manoj Sinha
Srinagar, Aug 15: Lt Governor Manoj Sinha on Monday said that the days of fear, corruption and terrorism were over in J&K. Addressing the Independence day function at the SK cricket Stadium in Srinagar he said that the days of fear, corruption and terrorism were over in J&K. “Nobody will display a Pakistani flag in […]
Multi-layered security, special snipers ensure airtight security as country celebrates 76th I-Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) From facial recognition system cameras to multi-layered security cover, robust arrangements were in place in and around the historic Red Fort from where Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation as India celebrated its 76th Independence Day on Monday. National Security Guard (NSG) snipers, elite Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) […]
Home Minister Amit Shah greets people on Independence Day
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday greeted people on Independence Day and said it is an occasion to be proud of India’s culture, vibrant democratic tradition and achievements over the last 75 years. In a message, Shah said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is fulfilling the brave freedom fighters’ dream […]
Public response to ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign indicates revival of collective conscience: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said public response to his government’s ‘Har Ghar Tiranga’ campaign is an indication of the revival of the country’s collective conscience and its strength, which even “big socialists and experts of social science” cannot imagine. Addressing the nation from the ramparts of the Red […]
Rains lash JK as MeT predicts more
Srinagar, Aug 15: Heavy rains lashed Jammu and Kashmir, causing water logging at several places, reports said Monday. They said that widespread moderate to heavy rains lashed most parts of Jammu and Kashmir. There was water logging at several places due to the heavy rainfall in Srinagar and elsewhere. A meteorological department official here said […]