Canada Bars Entry of CRPF Officer, Cites ‘Systemic Human Rights Abuses’
A retired inspector general of the CRPF was denied entry into Canada with airport authorities at Vancouver saying this was because he had served in an organisation that allegedly engaged in “terrorism” and “gross human rights violations”, prompting a strong reaction from India, PTI, a news gathering agency reported. S. Dhillon landed in Canada with his […]
CPEC may create more India-Pakistan tension: UN Report
A recent United Nations report has said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) might create geopolitical tensions with India and ignite political instability. According to the report, the India-Pakistan dispute over Kashmir is a matter of concern. The report, ‘The Belt and Road Initiative and the Role of Escap’ was prepared at China’s request and […]
Pakistan army releases video footage of attacks on Indian posts
After Indian army released the video of attacks on the Pakistani posts in Nowgam sector, Pakistan army Chief Major General Asif Gafoor took to the twitter to show the attack on the Indian posts by Pakistani army. Pakistan army yesterday denied any attack by the Indian army on its posts in Nowshera sector of the […]
Army inquiry into human shield case a farce: Omar Abdullah
Former chief minister Omar Abdullah has denounced the Army’s court of inquiry against Major Leetul Gogoi for strapping a man to a jeep as a human shield as “farce” Abdullah’s remarks came after the accused Major was honoured by the Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat recently with a ‘Commendation Card’ “for his sustained efforts […]
Pak national anthem controversy: Police registers case against the cricket match organsiers in Pulwama
The Police has lodged a case against the organisers of a cricket tournament after a video clip surfaced, showing players singing the national anthem of Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) ahead of the match, reports said. The match between Shining Star Pampore and Pulwama Tigers was played on Sunday and the video clip of the event, which has […]
NC women’s wing hit streets against awarding of Army Major
Amidst the controversy over the human shield issue, the women’s wing of Opposition National Conference (NC) on Wednesday rallied against the awarding of an army Major who used a Kashmiri civilian as a human shield by tying him to the bonnet of his jeep during the April 9 by-poll in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, reports […]
Pakistan activates all forward operating bases of Air Force: reports
After Indian Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa wrote a personal letter to each officer of the Indian Air Force (IAF), asking them to be prepared for operations at a very short notice, Pakistan Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman today said that our response to any Indian aggression will be remembered by their coming generations, […]
Keep stocks available, fertilizer companies told
Director Agriculture Kashmir Altaf Aijaz Andrabi, on Tuesday inaugurated one day training programme on Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) in fertilizers, at Agriculture complex Lalmandi. Training was imparted on DBT in fertilizers for retailers and master trainers on implementations and operations of ‘Point of Sale’ (POS) machines. The programme was jointly organised by Indian Fertiliser’s Co-operative […]
Development of Shikargah, Tral-Pahalgam connectivity to boost tourism: CM
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today asserted that Government is developing Shikargah in Tral to give tourism in the area a big boost. Interacting with a deputation from Tral which met her here today, the Chief Minister said the area is being connected to world famous destination Pahalgam through a trekking route and a road to […]
Minister for holistic development, upgradation of Fruit Mandis
The Minister for Horticulture, Syed Basharat Bukhari, today called for undertaking necessary steps for the holistic development of the Fruit Mandis of the State so that the growers get all the requisite facilities for selling and storing their produce. The Minister was speaking during a review meeting convened to discuss the initiatives being undertaken for […]