13 killed as minibus falls into river in Mahrashtra
Mumbai: At least 13 persons were killed as a minibus carrying 17 passengers fell into Panchganga river at Kolhapur in western Maharashtra, police said today. The incident took place at around 11.45 pm yesterday when the vehicle carrying three families was returning from Ganpatipule, a picnic destination of coastal Konkan, an official said. The deceased […]
Kupwara shuts to remember Jan 27, 1994 massacre victims
Kupwara: A complete shutdown is being observed today in the frontier Kupwara district to pay homage to 27 civilians killed on this day allegedly by Army for observing shutdown on January 26′ 1994. All the shops and business establishments remained closed and roads wore a deserted look in Kupwara, Trehgam, Kralpora, and other areas. Recalling […]
‘Peace’ prevails in Kashmir on January 26
Srinagar: All Republic Day programmes in Kashmir, including the main event in Srinagar, Friday passed off peacefully amid tight security in view of intelligence reports suggesting that militants might target the functions. No untoward incident was reported in the Valley. “The Republic Day functions at all district headquarters passed off peacefully,” a senior police officer […]
Grenade hurled on Police Station Pulwama
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Friday evening hurled a grenade towards Police station Pulwama in south Kashmir. Official sources said that militants tossed the grenade which hit the roof of the building and exploded with a bang. SSP Pulwama Mohammad Aslam choudary said that a blast like sound was heard near police station and the […]
Communication gagged, restored
Srinagar: Mobile internet services and calling facilities were snapped in Kashmir as a ‘precautionary measure’ on the occasion of the Republic Day on Friday. The internet services on mobile phones and data cards were suspended on Thursday as part of the security drill of the Republic Day. Although, it’s a normal practice in Kashmir to […]
Govt has ‘effective plan’ for J&K education sector: Javadekar
New Delhi: Union Minister Prakash Javadekar today said the HRD ministry has made an “effective plan” to boost the education sector in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the Jammu & Kashmir student exchange programme – ‘Maitreyi Yatra’ – he said his ministry was monitoring progress in education sector in the state […]
Ensure youths are not attracted to radical ideologies: Vohra
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir governor N N Vohra today voiced hope that Pakistan would soon realise the futility of continuing its terror agenda in the state, and that only sustained peace along the borders will help in building fruitful relations between the two countries. Lamenting that Pakistan’s proxy war as well as continuing strikes have […]
Growing Bitterness: No exchange of sweets, greetings this R-Day with Pakistan
Punjab: The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday refused to exchange sweets and greetings with their Pakistani counterparts – the Pakistan Rangers, on the occasion of the 69th Republic Day. The move by the BSF came following the heightened tension between both countries along the International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu […]
Kashmir issue among causes of a fractured world: Pakistan
Davos: Pakistan today said Kashmir and Rohingya issues are among the “causes of a fractured world” being witnessed today and they also need to be discussed at the international level. Addressing a press conference along with his several cabinet colleagues who are here for the World Economic Forum (WEF), Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi […]
