Won’t allow BJP to turn J-K into theatre of war for electoral gains: Mehbooba
Srinagar, Mar 9 (PTI) PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Saturday alleged that there were attempts to “intimidate” the people of Kashmir following the Pulwama terror strike, and said her party will not allow the BJP to turn Jammu and Kashmir into a “theatre of war for electoral gains”. At a meeting of PDP’s top leadership here […]
Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Rajouri
Jammu, Mar 9 (PTI) Pakistani troops violated ceasefire along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday, a defence spokesperson said. At about 6.00 pm, Pakistani Army initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms in Sunderbani sector, he said. The spokesperson said the Indian Army […]
Saudi junior foreign minister to visit India on Monday
New Delhi, Mar 9 (PTI) Saudi State Minister for Foreign Affairs Adel al-Jubeir will visit India on Monday, days after his trip to Islamabad. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said Jubeir will hold talks with External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj during his trip. The Saudi minister met Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday […]
Rahul asks Modi to tell nation who released Masood Azhar from Indian jail
Haveri (Karnataka), Mar 9 (PTI) Stepping up attack on the Narendra Modi government over the Pulwama terror strike, Congress chief Rahul Gandhi Saturday asked the prime minister to explain to the nation why the then NDA dispensation had released terror outfit JeM chief Masood Azhar from Indian jail.Raking up the release of Azhar by the Vajpayee […]
Kartarpur talks related to citizens’ emotions, not a resumption of dialogue: MEA
New Delhi (PTI) India on Saturday said the Kartarpur corridor talks are related to the emotions of Indian citizens of Sikh faith and it is not in any way a resumption of bilateral dialogue India had earlier this week said its first meeting with Pakistan to finalise the modalities of the Kartarpur corridor would be […]
Lahore HC to hear plea on Imran Khan’s disqualification on March 11
Lahore,(PTI) The Lahore High Court will on Monday hear a plea seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan for not being “honest and righteous” and concealing the alleged parentage of a daughter with a former partner in his nomination papers for the 2018 election. The high court on Saturday accepted for hearing a petition seeking Khan’s […]
No person, outfit will be allowed to carry out terror acts using Pak soil: PM Imran
Islamabad, Mar 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that no person or organisation would be allowed to carry out terror acts in other countries by using the soil of Pakistan, a media report said Saturday. Addressing his first public gathering on Friday in Thar district of the Sidh province since becoming the prime minister, […]
Governor launches 19 Government to Citizen online services
JAMMU, MARCH 09: Governor, Satya Pal Malik today launched 19 Government to Citizen online services of 07 Departments on State Services Delivery Gateway (SSDG) in a simple and impressive ceremony at Raj Bhavan, Jammu. K. Skandan, Advisor to Governor; B V R Subramanyam, Chief Secretary; Atal Dulloo, Principal Secretary Health and Medical Education; Umang Narula, […]
Modi slams Cong’s handling of terror attacks, says India now follows new policy
Noida (UP), Mar 9 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday again hit out at those seeking proof of India’s air strike at Balakot in Pakistan and slammed the previous Congress government for its handling of terror attacks like the one in Mumbai in 2008. Addressing a public meeting in Greater Noida, Modi said the “corrupt” […]
Army asks Kashmiri mothers to stop their sons from joining militancy
Srinagar,(PTI) A top Army officer Saturday appealed mothers in Kashmir to help the force bring back their sons who have joined militancy, assuring them of safety and security. General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army’s Srinagar-based 15 Corps, Lt Gen K J S Dhillon also appealed the parents to stop their children from joining militant ranks. […]