JKNPP calls for ceasefire to usher in new year with peace
Jammu, Dec 29 (PTI) Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (NPP) president Bhim Singh Saturday called for a ceasefire for at least three months beginning the new year to end “bloodshed” in the state. He also demanded that the Army be withdrawn from populated areas and an advisory committee be set up to deal with […]
WW-II bomb found during dredging operations in Kolkata
Kolkata, Dec 29 (PTI) A 1,000-pound aerial bomb dating back to the World War-II era has been unearthed at a dock here during routine dredging operations. The area was cordoned off following the discovery of the bomb Friday and the police, Navy and the Army duly informed, said Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) Chairman Vinit Kumar. “The […]
Man kills self after altercation with wife
Muzaffarnagar, Dec 29 (PTI) A 26-year-old man shot himself dead Saturday allegedly after an altercation with his wife at their home in Budhana town here, police said. His family members rushed to his home after hearing the gunshots and reported the matter to police, they said. The body was sent for post-mortem and investigation on, they […]
Rajya Sabha to discuss triple talaq bill on Monday
New Delhi: The government has got the bill on criminalising triple talaq listed in the Rajya Sabha for consideration on Monday, giving it the top priority notwithstanding the fact that it may find it difficult to get the bill through. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Bill, 2018 has been listed as the […]
Vaishno Devi shrine expected to receive 85 lakh pilgrims this year
Jammu: The pilgrims visiting the famous Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir is likely to cross 85 lakh this year the highest in the past five years. “We are expecting to cross 85 lakh turnout of pilgrims by December 31 midnight. We have already crossed 84.50 lakh and […]
Not involved in Norway ex-PM’s reported visit to JK: GoI
New Delhi: Former prime minister of Norway Kjell Magne Bondevik reportedly visited Jammu and Kashmir on November 23 and met representatives of various organisations, including All Party Hurriyat Conference, the government has said in Parliament. Minister of External Affairs Sushma Swaraj also told Rajya Sabha on Thursday that the “government of India was not involved in […]
Police version regarding Pulwama gunfight
Srinagar: The J&K Police Saturday said that based on a ‘credible input’ about the presence of militants in Hanjan Payeen area of District Pulwama, a cordon and search operation was launched today morning jointly by Police and security forces in the area. “As the searches were going on, the search party was fired upon by […]
Leaked video shows Musharraf seeking covert US support to regain power
Washington: In an embarrassment to Pervez Musharraf, the former Pakistani dictator, in a leaked video, was purportedly seen seeking covert US support to regain power and telling American lawmakers that he was “ashamed” of the ISI being negligent about the al Qaeda chief Osama Bin Laden’s whereabouts. The undated video clips, which have been posted by […]
Huge cache of arms seized in J&K’s Kathua
Jammu, Dec 29 (PTI) The Army Saturday said they have averted a major terror attack with the seizure of a huge cache of arms and ammunition in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. Two AK assault rifles, a hand grenade, four magazines with 256 rounds and 59 rounds of sniper ammunition were seized during a […]
Charred bodies of woman, child found
Lakhimpur Kheri (UP): Charred bodies of a 30-year-old woman and a seven-year-old girl were recovered from Mailani forests near Tedhwa bridge here, police said Saturday. The bodies, which were recovered on Friday, were burnt beyond recognition. A mobile handset, a tiffin, a saucer, glasses and burnt tyres were also recovered from the spot. Gola Deputy Police […]
