Broadband internet services to be restored soon

Srinagar: After remaining suspended for nearly seven months, the Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) is all set to restore the broadband internet services in the Valley within next 72 hours. Official sources said that the technical team has been working to create a firewall, which will thwart the attempts of consumers to access the social […]
Trump describes Kashmir issue as a “big problem” between India and Pakistan

Says don't want to say anything on CAA, it is up to India
New Delhi: US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that issues involving the Citizenship (Amendment) Act are up to India and asserted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants people to have religious freedom. Trump, who held comprehensive talks with Modi on the second and the last day of his visit, said these were great and […]
Schools reopen in Kashmir Valley after seven months of closure

Srinagar: Donning uniforms after nearly seven months, thousands of students on Monday turned up at their schools that re-opened across the Kashmir Valley after remaining shut since August last due to the situation following abrogation of Article 370 and winter vacation. All security arrangements were put in place for the students to attend schools, officials […]
US is loyal, faithful to India: Trump
Says both countries committed to defend people from radical Islamic terror
Ahmedabad: India and the US are committed to defend their people from radical Islamic terrorism, resolved to significantly expand defence ties and are working on a “fantastic” trade deal, said US President Donald Trump on Monday while asserting that his country “loves” and is “loyal” to India. Addressing a huge crowd at ‘Namaste Trump’ event […]
India, US inching closer on trade agreement: Trump
Ahmedabad: US President Donald Trump on Monday said India and America are in discussion for a “fantastic” trade agreement, which will be among the biggest ever made. Addressing the ‘Namaste Trump’ event at the Motera Stadium here, Trump said that both the countries are in the early stages of discussion for an “incredible” trade agreement […]
India-US are discrimination, hostility towards refugees: Amnesty
New Delhi: The shared values between India and the US are “discrimination, bigotry, and hostility towards refugees and asylum seekers”, Amnesty International USA said in a joint statement with Amnesty International India ahead of US President Donald Trump’s visit to India on Monday. Trump, accompanied by his wife Melania, daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner […]
JK high court gets three more judges
New Delhi: The Supreme Court Collegium has approved the proposal for appointment of three judicial officers as Judges of Jammu and Kashmir High Court. The officers are — Vinod Chatterji Koul, Sanjay Dhar and Puneet Gupta. The collegium, headed by Chief Justice of India S A Bobde, in a meeting on February 19, also recommended […]
Trump visit: Security beefed up in Kashmir
Srinagar: Security has been increased across Kashmir as a precautionary measure in view of US President Donald Trump’s two-day visit to India, which began on Monday, officials said. “In view of the incidents that have taken place in Kashmir ahead of high profile visits to the country, security has been strengthened in the Valley,” a […]
Arwani in south Kashmir continues to be hotbed of militancy
Five local militants killed in last two months, two more joined ranks after Aug 05
Anantnag: Arwani village in Bijbehara area of South Kashmir continues to be the hotbed of militancy as five local militants have been killed in last two months and three more have joined militant ranks after August 05, 2019. As per locals, around one hundred militants hailing from this village have been killed during the last […]
Ex MLA Usman Majid leaves Congress
Srinagar: Former Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Usman Majid has left Congress to be part of the new political combination coming up in the Jammu and Kashmir. However, Majid, a former militant turned politician, rejected the reports that he was joining Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) or new political party was supported by saffron party. A […]