Yahswant Sinha, Arun Shourie move SC seeking review of Dec 14 Rafale verdict
New Delhi, Jan 2 (PTI) Former Union ministers Yashwant Sinha and Arun Shourie and advocate Prashant Bhushan Wednesday moved the Supreme Court, seeking review of its December 14 verdict dismissing all PILs alleging irregularities in the procurement of 36 Rafale jets from France. In their review plea, they alleged that the judgment “relied upon patently incorrect […]
Jmu-Sgr highway closed for traffic, other highways also blocked
Srinagar: Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway was suspended on Wednesday morning following fresh snowfall around the Jawahar Tunnel. The strategic highway that connects Kashmir valley with the rest of the world was closed for traffic today morning after fresh snowfall on both sides of the Jawahar Tunnel, said an official. Apart from the Jmu-Sgr […]
28-year-old man arrested for attempting to rape woman
Muzaffarnagar, Jan 2 (PTI) A 28-year-old man was arrested for allegedly attempting to rape a woman after promising her a job, police said Wednesday. The accused was identified as Sameer Thakur, SHO Harsharan Sharma said. According to a complaint lodged by the 26-year-old woman, the accused brought her to Meerut after promising her a job and […]
Gulmarg receives fresh snowfall
Srinagar: As the weatherman predicted fresh snowfall and rains from today, world famous ski resort of Gulmarg has received a fresh spell of snowfall on Wednesday morning. Reports said that that the Gulmarg valley received fresh snowfall since early morning and around six inches of fresh snow has got accumulated on the slopes of the […]
Inter-state fraudster arrested, Rs 60 lakh recovered
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Crime Branch has recovered Rs 60 lakh from an inter-state gang in Rajasthan and arrested one of its members for duping a trader in the state of Rs 1.2 crore, officials said. According to a plaint filed with the crime branch here, the complainant Ravinder Kumar Gupta had been duped […]
Trump says looking forward to meeting with N Korean leader Kim
Washington, Jan 2 (PTI) US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that he looks forward to meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, a day after Pyongyang warned of considering a change of approach if Washington maintains pressure. Trump’s response comes after Kim said in his New Year Speech that he wants good relations with […]
“Big mistake” to think Pak will mend its ways after just “one war”: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Amidst criticism that the surgical strike failed to check Pakistan’s support for terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that it would be a “big mistake” to think that Pakistan will mend its ways after just “one war”. “Pakistan will never improve on the basis of one war.That nation […]
Gen Rawat in Valley to review security scenario
Srinagar: The Chief of Army Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat Tuesday arrived in Kashmir Valley on for a two day visit. Rawat interacted with the troops and reviewed the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control. Accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh and the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt, […]
SPO shot dead in Pulwama
Srinagar: Militants Tuesday evening fired upon a Special Police Officer (SPO) who later succumbed to his injuries. He was identified as Sameer Ahmad Mir resident of Hajin-payeen Rajpora. The injured SPO was rushed to PHC Rajpora, where he succumbed. Sameer, a resident of Hanjan Payeen village suffered serious bullet wounds and was shifted to the […]
JKSSB reschedules interview, counselling for NT posts
Jammu: J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has rescheduled the Interview and Counselling-cum-Document verification of the shortlisted candidates for the post of Naib Tehsildar. According to JKSSB spokesman, Interview and Counselling-cum-Document verification for Naib Tehsildar posts earlier scheduled to be held on 5 January 2019 shall be now held on 12 January 2019. The venue, time […]