Update: Woman dies after setting herself ablaze in Hazratbal
Srinagar, Apr 28: A woman from Hazratbal Srinagar died on Monday after setting herself ablaze at Hazratbal area of Srinagar, officials said. An official confirming the incident said that a lady set herself ablaze in a room in the first floor of a three-storeyed building at Hazratbal area of Srinagar city. He said the fire […]
Will strengthen people’s fight against terrorism, says Omar Abdullah
JAMMU, Apr 28(PTI): Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Monday said his government would strengthen people’s crusade against terrorism as it can be defeated only by the cooperation of the public. Abdullah, however, cautioned that the government should avoid any step that will alienate the public. “Militancy or terrorism will finish when people […]
JK Assembly moves resolution denouncing Pahalgam attack
JAMMU, Apr 28(PTI): The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly moved a resolution on Monday expressing shock and anguish over the barbaric terrorist attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and resolved to fight resolutely in defeating the nefarious designs of disturbing communal harmony and hindering progress. The resolution was moved by Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary […]
Woman injured during fire mishap at Srinagar’s Hazratbal
Srinagar, Apr 28: A woman sustained severe burn injuries in a fire incident in the Hazratbal area of Srinagar on Monday, officials said. An official said that fire broke out in a residential area in Hazratbal today following which fire trucks reached at the spot. He said that a woman suffered burn injuries during the […]
Nothing achieved, nothing will be achieved by terrorism: Dy CM
Jammu, Apr 28: Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary on Monday stated that neighbouring country has gained nothing from decades of violence in Jammu and Kashmir and will continue to fall in its designs. Speaking to reporters in Jammu, Choudhary said that Pakistan must realise that it has gained nothing from its decades-long interference in Jammu […]
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to brief PM Modi on J-K situation
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is set to brief Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday on the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. The briefing is taking place as India mulls its options to punish those behind the terror attack on April 22 […]
Govt blocks 16 Pak YouTube channels for anti-India content, writes to BBC on its Pahalgam reportage
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) As many as 16 Pakistani YouTube channels were blocked for allegedly disseminating provocative and communally sensitive content as well as false and misleading narratives against India, its Army and security agencies, officials said on Monday. The decision was taken following recommendations from the Ministry of Home Affairs in the wake […]
India should declare war against Pak if it refuses to hand over PoK: Union Minister
Mumbai, Apr 28 (PTI) Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has said India should declare war against Pakistan if it refuses to hand over PoK, as terror activities will continue as long as the territory exists. Speaking to reporters in Lonavala near here on Sunday, the Union minister of state for social justice condemned the Pahalgam terror […]
Assembly meets in Jammu, observes two-minute silence for Pahalgam attack victims
Jammu, Apr 28: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly observed a 2-minute silence while a resolution, condemning the Pahalgam terror attack was tabled as one-day special session began today. The resolution was tabled by deputy Chief Minister Surinder Kumar Choudhary. The resolution is yet to be passed by the Assembly. Meanwhile, speaking in the house, Congress leader […]
Pahalgam attack: Indian diaspora groups counter Pakistani protest in London
London, Apr 28 (PTI) A large number of Indian community and diaspora representatives descended upon the High Commission of India in London to counter a Pakistani demonstration that was called to protest against what was branded as “Indian propaganda” in wake of the Pahalgam terror attack. Chanting “Bharat Mata ki Jai” and “Vande Mataram” and […]