Sopore shuts over local militants killings, protests erupt
Sopore: Protests erupted in Sopore area of Baramull district after two local militants were killed in an overnight gunfight with government forces in Brath Gund area here. Protesting youth took to streets and hurled stones on the forces who were withdrawing from the Brath Gund area. Government forces retaliated with firing tear gas shells […]
Shiv Sena asks ally BJP to bring ordinance on Ram temple
New Delhi PTI: The Shiv Sena Thursday demanded that the BJP bring an ordinance for construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya in the Winter Session of Parliament, accusing its ally of forgetting its core issue of Hindutava. Sena leaders were seen holding placards in the aisle of the House demanding early construction of the […]
Ghana Gandhi statue removed after student protest
Accra, Dec 13 (AFP) A statue of Indian independence leader Mahatma Gandhi has been removed from Ghana’s most prestigious university after complaints that he was racist against black Africans. India’s former president Pranab Mukherjee unveiled the statue to the global peace icon at the University of Ghana in Accra two years ago as a symbol of […]
Man goes missing near LoC in Poonch
Poonch: A man hailing from a remote village of Poonch district has gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Alyas Mohammad son of Mir (30) Mohammad of Jhulas, Poonch has gone missing along the LoC in the border district. Sources said the man is missing since Tuesday evening and a complaint has also been lodged with police […]
Interpol issues Red Corner Notice against Mehul Choksi: CBI
New Delhi,(PTI): The Interpol has issued a Red Corner Notice against absconding billionaire Mehul Choksi, who is accused of cheating state-run Punjab National Bank to the tune of Rs 13,000 crore in alleged collusion with his nephew Nirav Modi, officials said Thursday. Choksi, who escaped in the first week of January this year after he and […]
Hajin shuts for fifth consecutive day over militants killing
Bandipora: Shutdown is being observed on the fifth consecutive day today in Hajin town of Bandipora district over killing of two teenage militants in an encounter with government forces in Mujgund area of Srinagar recently. All shops, business establishments and educational institutions were closed while as public transport was off the roads, locals said. Three […]
India Pakistan armies exchange gunfire along LOC in Poonch
Jammu: India and Pakistan armies on Thursday exchanged gunfire along line of control in Poonch district of Jammu in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. According to officials Pakistani resorted to unprovoked firing at around 0555 hours, violated ceasefire in Kerni Sector. “Light weapons and small arms were fired by the Pakistan, the fire was retaliated effectively […]
Sopore gunfigth: Slain militants identified, both local
Baramulla: Two militants killed in Sopore gunfight has been identified as Owais Bhat and Tahir Ahmad Dar. “Owais hails from Gund Brath and Tahir Dar from Sadipora Sopore two AK47 rifles were also recovered from the site,” sources said. Earlier gunfight broke out between militants and government forces late wednesday evening in the Brath area […]
Paris climate agreement non-negotiable, no compromise on basic principles: India
Katowice (Poland), Dec 13 (PTI) India Wednesday said the Paris climate agreement was “non-negotiable” and there could be no compromise on the basic principles such as equity and Common but Differentiated Responsibilities and Respective Capabilities (CBDR RC). “We all agree that the Paris Agreement is non-negotiable. Therefore, the delicate balance reached between developed and developing countries […]
Jmu-Sgr highway remains closed
Srinagar: The Jammu-Srinagar national Highway remained closed for traffic on Thursday, a traffic police official said. He said that the Highway will remain closed for all kinds of traffic due to heavy snowfall at Jawahar Tunnel and adjoining areas in South Kashmir. “Men and machinery have been pressed in to clear the roads but it’s […]
