JKPCC joins Gupkar alliance
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Friday joined the People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an amalgam of several parties in the union territory seeking restoration of the erstwhile state’s special status. Two Congress leaders participated in a meeting of the alliance at PDP president Mehbooba Mufti’s ‘Fairview’ residence at Gupkar […]
Govt forms panel to oversee Zojila road functioning
Srinagar: The government of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday constituted a committee headed by Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to manage opening and closure of the Zojila pass. The four member committee also comprises divisional commissioner Ladakh and deputy commissioner Ganderbal as members and deputy commissioner Kargil as member secretary respectively. “The Committee shall meet as and […]
EAS summit: S Jaishankar to represent India
New Delhi: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will represent India at a virtual summit of the East Asia Summit (EAS) today. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) made the announcement about Jaishankar’s participation in the 15th summit of the grouping. The summit will be chaired by Prime Minister of Vietnam Nguyen Xuan Phuc, and will […]
WHO to set up centre for traditional medicine in India
PM calls it matter of pride
New Delhi: The World Health Organisation on Friday announced that it will set up a global centre for traditional medicine in India, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressing confidence that just like the country has emerged as the ‘pharmacy of the world’, the WHO institution will become a centre for global wellness. WHO Director General […]
Light a diya as salute to soldiers: PM Modi
New Delhi: On Diwali eve, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday appealed to the people to light a ‘diya’ as a “salute to soldiers”, saying words cannot do justice to the sense of gratitude for their exemplary courage. “This Diwali, let us also light a Diya as a #Salute2Soldiers who fearlessly protect our nation. Words […]
India-China strain would trigger regional instability: Russia

New Delhi: Russia on Thursday said any escalation in the border tension between India and China amid the global turbulence and unpredictability would further trigger regional instability in Eurasia, and the friction can be misused by other players in their geo-political purpose. At an online media briefing, Russian Deputy Chief of Mission Roman Babushkin said […]
‘Don’t discuss bilateral issues at SCO summit’

New Delhi: Russia on Thursday backed India’s assertion that Pakistan should not bring bilateral disputes like the Kashmir issue to deliberations at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), saying it is against the basic principles of the grouping. In his address, at a virtual summit of the SCO on Tuesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hit out […]
DDC polls: PAGD announces seat-sharing arrangement

NC to contest 21 seats in Kashmir in phase one
Srinagar: The People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD), an amalgam of seven political parties in Jammu and Kashmir seeking restoration of the erstwhile state’s special status, announced the seat-sharing arrangement for the first phase of the maiden District Development Council (DDC) polls in the Union Territory on Thursday, but did not release the names of […]
DGP reviews security measures

Asks officers to maintain vigil, ensure night patrolling
Srinagar: Director General of Police (DGP), Dilbag Singh Thursday directed the police officers to keep a close eye on the ‘subversive elements’, ensure night patrolling in hyper-sensitive areas and also in areas close to the Line of Control so that District Development Council (DDC) polls are held in a free and peaceful manner. DGP stated […]
Twitter depicts Leh as part of JK, govt issues notice
New Delhi: The government has issued a notice to Twitter for showing Leh as part of Jammu and Kashmir instead of the Union Territory of Ladakh, according to IT ministry sources. The ministry, in its notice, has directed Twitter to explain within five working days why legal action should not be initiated against the micro-blogging […]