BJP demands probe into activities of NGOs in JK
SRINAGAR, Dec 17 (PTI): Demanding a probe into the activities of NGOs “mushrooming” in Jammu and Kashmir, the BJP on Wednesday alleged that many of them were unregistered, receiving funds from abroad and were involved in reviving terrorism in the Union Territory. Addressing a press conference here, BJP’s J-K spokesperson Altaf Thakur said his party […]
PoK woman crosses into Poonch along LoC after argument with father
MENDHAR/JAMMU, Dec 17 (PTI: Army troops apprehended a Pakistani woman who crossed into Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district along the Line of Control (LoC) following an argument with her father in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), officials said on Wednesday. “A 35-year-old Pakistani national, identified as Shehnaz Akhtar of the Gimma area of Kotli district in PoK, […]
Promoting Gulmarg tourist destination without snowfall not possible: CM Omar
Srinagar, Dec 17: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that without snow the government cannot sell Gulmarg and that the impact of climate change can’t be ignored on Kashmir’s tourism sector, especially on winter destinations. The Chief Minister made the remark at the inauguration of the 17th Annual Convention of the Adventure Tour Operators […]
Global trade getting weaponised through tariffs: Sitharaman
NEW DELHI, Dec 17 (PTI): Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday said global trade is increasingly “getting weaponised” through tariffs and other measures, and India will have to negotiate its way carefully. She said that the overall strength of the economy will give the country an added advantage. “Trade is getting weaponised through tariff, through […]
Dry spell in Kashmir likely to end by Dec 21
SRINAGAR, Dec 17 (PTI): The prolonged dry weather in Kashmir is likely to end as there is a possibility of a wet spell in the valley, coinciding with the onset of ‘Chillai-Kalan’ — the 40-day harshest winter period, officials said on Wednesday. The local weather office has said a western disturbance is likely to impact […]
US adds 20 more countries to travel ban, restrictions list
New York/Washington, Dec 17 (PTI) The Trump administration has expanded its travel ban and restrictions to 20 additional nations as well as the Palestinian Authority as part of its efforts to “protect US national security and public safety interests”. US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Tuesday expanding and strengthening entry restrictions on nationals […]
JK Congress seeks independent probe into Santosh Trophy team selection
Jammu, Dec 17 (PTI) The Jammu and Kashmir Congress has questioned the alleged bias in the selection of football players from Jammu for the Santosh Trophy team and demanded an independent inquiry to ascertain the truth. The party also welcomed a Delhi court decision rejecting an Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) chargesheet against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi […]
Old grenade found in Kargil, defused
DRASS/JAMMU, Dec 16 (PTI): Security forces found an old hand-grenade and safely defused it in the Kargil district of the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said. An old hand-grenade was found near a river in the Pandras village in Drass near the exact site of Monday’s oil tanker accident during a joint operation, they said. […]
Lieutenant Governor unveils 108-ft high mast National Flag at Kachrial
JAMMU, DEC 16: On Vijay Diwas, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today unveiled the 108-feet high mast National Flag at Kachrial in Akhnoor. The Lieutenant Governor paid homage to the martyrs, soldiers and officers, who made the country proud by their valour and sacrifice during 1971 war. He also felicitated the War Veterans and Veer Naris […]
Ladakh achieves significant progress in strengthening cooperative movement: Shah
NEW DELHI, Dec 16 (PTI): Union Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said Ladakh has made significant progress in strengthening the cooperative movement, and the Centre has approved computerisation of 10 Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS) so far. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha, the minister said, as per the 2011 Census, Ladakh […]