US poised to formally abandon INF missile treaty
Washington, Aug 1 (AFP) The United States will officially withdraw from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty on Friday, clearing the way for a new arms race with Russia — and throwing China into the mix. The treaty — concluded by then US president Ronald Reagan and Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in 1987 — limited the […]
Highway closed following fresh landslides in Ramsu
Srinagar: Srinagar-Jammu strategic highway on Thursday was closed for vehicular traffic following landslides and shooting stones incidents triggered by continuous rainfall over the stretch. An official said that fresh landslides and stones falling from mountain in Ramsu area due to downpour led to closure of the highway. Meanwhile Amarnath Yatra has been suspended up to […]
Civilian injured in cross LOC firing in Noushera sector Rajouri
Jammu: One person has been injured in the cross Line of Control firing between India and Pakistan armies in Noushera sector of Rajouri district on Thursday. According to reports the 37-year old man received injuries in the neck. He has been identified as Mohammad Altaf S/o Mohd. Bashir, r/o Pukherni area. India and Pakistan […]
Hizb militant arrested in central Kashmir’s Budgam district: Sources
Budgam, Aug 01: Security forces on Thursday claimed to have arrested a Hizbul Mujahideen militant from central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Wednesday evening. A police officials said that a naka was laid by the Budgam Police, at Qazipora area of the district on a tip-off about the movement of some militants in the area. “During the checking, one […]
Want to get out of Afghanistan ‘as quickly as we can’, says Trump
Washington, Aug 1 (PTI) US President Donald Trump on Wednesday said that he wants to get out of Afghanistan “as quickly as he can” and reiterated that the US should not have been in these wars. The Trump administration has intensified its efforts in recent months to seek a negotiated settlement of America’s longest war […]
US slaps sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif
Washington, Aug 1 (PTI) In an unprecedented move, the United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions against Iranian Foreign Minister Javad Zarif on the ground that he acted or purported to act for or on behalf of, directly or indirectly, the Iranian Supreme Leader. “This action represents another step toward denying the Iranian regime the resources […]
President gives assent to triple talaq bill
New Delhi, Aug 1 (PTI) President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent to the triple talaq bill passed by Parliament, making it a law, a government notification said. The bill, which prescribes up to three years imprisonment for Muslim men giving instant triple talaq to their wives, was passed by Parliament on Tuesday. Parliament approved […]
SAC approves 2% hike in Hardship Allowance of J&K Police personnel
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The State Administrative Council (SAC) which met under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved enhancement in Hardship Allowance of J&K Police personnel from existing 8% to 10% of the basic pay, in respect of all the ranks of JKP with effect from August 1, 2019. SAC also approved increase in […]
PETA India urges people to go vegan to stop animal sufferings ahead of Eid
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) Expressing concern about painful killing of goats ahead of Bakra Eid, PETA India has urged people to turn vegan and asked the government to ensure no cruelty was meted out to them. The move comes after People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), animal rights NGO, released a video, shot […]
Govt to start mass sterilization of dogs in Srinagar
SRINAGAR, JULY 31: The sterilisation of dogs under the aegis of Animal Birth Control Programme will go up from 10 to 100 dogs per day within two months in Srinagar city. Principal Secretary Animal, Sheep and Fisheries department Dr Asgar Hassan Samoon during a visit to the Tengpora facility directed starting the program at massive […]
