SC dismisses PIL challenging dissolution of J&K Assembly by Governor
New Delhi, Dec 10 (PTI) The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a PIL challenging the dissolution of Jammu and Kashmir Assembly by Governor Satya Pal Malik. “We are not inclined to interfere (with the decision of the Governor),” a bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice S K Kaul said. The bench was hearing a […]
Kashmir shuts over JRL call to mark World HR day as ‘black day’
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir valley on Monday on the call of Joint Resistance Leadership on the eve of World Human Rights day. All the shops and other business establishments are shut in Kashmir’s capital city Srinagar while a thin movement of traffic was seen plying. Forces personnel have been deployed […]
Rupee falls 59 paise to 71.40 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai,(PTI): The rupee depreciated 59 paise to 71.40 against the US dollar in early trade Monday at the interbank foreign exchange amid strengthening US dollar against some currencies overseas. Forex traders said besides increased demand of the US currency from importers, the dollar’s strength against some currencies overseas weighed on the rupee. The rupee opened lower […]
Uri: Residential house gutted in fire
By Bilal Bhat Baramulla : A residential house belonging to Vishpanath at Laghama area of Uri was gutted in a fire mishap this morning. Reports said that locals rushed to the spot to douse the flames but could not save the house. The cause of fire was not known immediately.
Forces launch CASO in Sopore village
Sopore: Government forces on Monday morning launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Kranshivan village in North Kashmir’s Sopore area of Baramulla district. Official sources said that following specific information about presence of militants, a joint search operation was launched by Special Operation Group (SOG) Sopore ,52 RR Army’s and CRPF 177 BN in […]
Visiting the Taj is more ‘costly’ from today
Agra, Dec 10 (PTI) Those wanting to see the main mausoleum at the Taj Mahal will need to buy an additional ticket of Rs 200 from Monday. Vasant Swarnakar, Archaeological Survey of India’s chief archaeologist in Agra, said domestic visitors will have to pay Rs 250 and foreign visitors Rs 1,300 to see the main […]
Mughal road closed due to fresh snowfall
Srinagar: Following a fresh snowfall in the high altitude areas including Pir Ki Gali today, the traffic authorities closed the Mughal Road for vehicular traffic on Monday morning. The Mughal road- connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir’s Shopian district was closed today early Morning following a fresh […]
18 hour long gunfight ends, 3 militants killed
Srinagar, Dec 9 (PTI) Security forces killed three militants Sunday on the outskirts of Srinagar the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir during an encounter, the Army said. “Three militants have been killed in the Mujgund operation,” an Army official said. He said weapons have been recovered from the site of encounter. Security forces had […]
Large number of Muslim women likely to go to Haj without ‘Mehram’ in 2019: Naqvi
New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) A large number of Muslim women are likely to go to Haj without ‘Mehram’ (male companion) next year, Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said Sunday. Naqvi, while chairing a meeting here with representatives of organisations associated with Haj, said that Haj Committee of India has received more than 2,23,000 […]
Pak issues visas to 139 Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj dham
New Delhi, Dec 9 (PTI) The Pakistan High Commission Sunday said it has issued visas to 139 Indian pilgrims to visit Katas Raj Dham, the famous Shiva temple, in the country’s Punjab province. Under the framework of a bilateral protocol on visits to religious shrines, Sikh and Hindu pilgrims from India visit Pakistan every year. […]
