Added on January 15, 2020 Press Trust of India

Death toll in avalanche-related incidents in Pakistan rises to 111: reports

Islamabad: The death toll in the massive avalanches and snow-related incidents in Pakistan and PaK rose to 111 on Wednesday as authorities deployed the Army to step up rescue efforts and to provide humanitarian aid to those hit by the harsh weather conditions in the country. Pakistan-admnistrated Kashmir’s (PaK) Neelum valley was worst hit as […]

Added on January 15, 2020 Press Trust of India

Situation in JK normal; all communication channels would be restored in coming days: Murmu

Jammu: The situation in Jammu and Kashmir is normal and people are participating in the development process, Lt Governor G C Murmu said on Wednesday assuring no stone would be left unturned for the rapid development of the Union Territory. The administration is reviewing the situation continuously and all the formal communication channels would be restored […]

Added on January 15, 2020 Press Trust of India

Malaysian tourists turn emotional after accessing internet at media centre

Srinagar: Emotional scenes were witnessed at the government-run media centre in the city on Wednesday as a group of Malaysian tourists, currently on a visit to Kashmir, accessed the internet for the first time since reaching here, due to the continued blockade of the services in the valley. Three tourists from Malaysia, out of a group […]

Added on January 15, 2020 Press Trust of India

China makes fresh bid to raise Kashmir issue in UNSC

New Delhi: China has made a fresh pitch to raise the Kashmir issue in a closed-door meeting of the UN Security Council in New York on Wednesday, but the attempt is likely to fail as all other member countries of the body are set to oppose it. French diplomatic sources said France has noted the request […]

Added on January 15, 2020 KV News

KU all examination postponed from 16-18 Jan

Srinagar: All Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held from January 16th to January 18th, 2020 are hereby postponed, an official statement issued here said. Fresh dates for the postponed exams shall be notified separately

Added on January 15, 2020 Press Trust of India

DySP Davinder Singh’s dismissal recommended: JK Police Chief

Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police chief Dilbag Singh on Wednesday said the force has recommended dismissal of DySP Davinder Singh, who was arrested in company of two Hizbul Mujahideen terrorists, and handing over the case to the National Investigation Agency (NIA). He said the police has also recommended for taking back the gallantry medal awarded to […]

Added on January 14, 2020 Press Trust of India

Larger conspiracy behind Jammu and Kashmir Police officer’s arrest, PM must answer: Cong

New Delhi: There is a larger conspiracy behind Jammu and Kashmir Police officer Davinder Singh’s arrest, the Congress alleged on Tuesday, asking the prime minister and the home minister to order a thorough probe. The opposition claimed that Singh “cannot be a stand alone carrier”, with the Congress’ leader in LoK Sabha, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, saying […]

Added on January 14, 2020 Press Trust of India

India asks Pakistan to return its rake used in Samjhauta Express

New Delhi: India has asked Pakistan to return the Samjhauta Express rake lying at Wagah for the past five months, following the suspension of train services due to tense relations between the two countries after nullification of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Tuesday. Railway officials said the Ministry of External Affairs […]

Added on January 14, 2020 Press Trust of India

Situation in Kashmir violates human rights: US Congresswoman Debbie Dingell

Washington: The situation in Kashmir violates human rights, a US Congresswoman has said, as she joined as cosponsors to a resolution urging India to end restrictions on communications and mass detentions in the newly-created Union Territory. The resolution No 745 that was introduced in the House of Representatives last year by Indian-American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal now […]

Added on January 14, 2020 Press Trust of India

Sub-zero temperatures throw life out of gear in Kashmir

Srinagar: Normal life was thrown out of gear in Kashmir on Tuesday as overnight sub-zero temperatures led to the formation of a thick layer of ice on roads, resulting in cancellation of several flights to Srinagar. The minimum temperature in Srinagar settled at minus 2.7 degrees Celsius. The Valley has witnessed heavy snowfall and sleet […]