Clashes erupt near encounter site in Sopore
Sopore : Clashes erupted between youth and forces near encounter site in Warpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources told KNO that after the killing of one militant in the area, the youth took to the streets and pelted stones on forces. They said forces in response used […]
President Trump to leave 200 troops in Syria as “peacekeeping group”: WH
Washington (PTI) The Trump administration will leave 200 US troops in Syria to act as a “small peacekeeping group”, the White House has announced following President Donald Trump’s order for a “full” withdrawal of the American military from the war-torn country. The White House announced the decision on Thursday after Trump spoke with Turkish President Recep […]
UP govt education officer suspended for posting ‘objectionable message’ on Pulwama attack
Muzaffarnagar: A government education officer in Uttar Pradesh has been suspended for allegedly posting an objectionable message on social media about the Pulwama attack, officials said Friday. Basic Shiksha Adhikari DK Yadav was suspended on the recommendation of district authorities and the Uttar Pradesh government has taken steps in this connection, according to Additional District Magistrate […]
UNSC resolution on Pulwama contained language proposed by India: Sources
New Delhi, (PTI) The UN Security Council resolution on Pulwama attack contained specific language proposed by India through its partner countries including the naming of JeM, and calling for bringing the perpetrators of the crime to justice, offcial sources said Friday. The UNSC comprising 15 permanent and non-permanent members including China, on Thursday condemned in the […]
No Olympic-related events, Global events in India says IOC after Visa denied to Pakistani shooters for World Cup in Delhi
New Delhi, (PTI) The International Olympic Committee has decided to “suspend all discussions” with India regarding hosting of global sporting events after Pakistani shooters were not issued visas for the World Cup in New Delhi. The Olympic committee also revoked the Olympic qualification status for the men’s 25m rapid fire event from the New Delhi World […]
Avalanche hits Kashmir’s Gurez sector
Srinagar (PTI): An avalanche hit a village in Gurez sector of Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said on Friday. There were no reports of loss of life. “A snow avalanche hit village Khandiyal in Gurez last night (Thursday),” officials of the Disaster Management Department here said. They said many houses were damaged due to the avalanche. “However, […]
PM Modi, S Korean Prez Moon hold constructive talks on trade, defence and security
Seoul, (PTI) Primer Minister Narendra Modi and South Korean President Moon Jae-in held constructive talks on Friday on enhancing bilateral cooperation in key areas including trade, investment, defence and security. Modi, who is on a two-day visit to South Korea to strengthen India’s strategic ties with the country, was accorded an official reception at the Blue […]
Sopore Gunfight: One militant killed, operation on, Internet suspended till further orders
Srinagar: One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter which broke out in Warpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday. Official sources said that one militant has been killed in ongoing encounter. However, the body of the militant is yet to recovered. Earlier in wake of the gunfight, the authorities had […]
Encounter breaks out in Sopore village, internet snapped, restriction imposed in town
(Bilal Ahmad) Sopore : A gunfight has broke out between militants and the government forces in Warpora village of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on late Thursday night. An official said that an exchange of fire is going on between militants and the forces in Usman abad Mohalla of the village. He said that […]
Two persons killed, another injured as landslide sweeps vehicle in Poonch
Poonch: Two persons were killed and another was injured when a vehicle they were travelling in came under a landslide in Mandi area of Poonch on Thursday evening. Reports said that a Mahindra load carrier carrying oil for mobile towers came under the landslide, leading to on the spot death of one of three persons travelling […]
