Armed forces a rare breed of human beings: Prez
Mumbai, May 30: President Ram Nath Kovind today described the armed forces as a “rare breed of human beings” and said they are a symbol of excellence and dedication for the entire country. The president was here to review the passing out parade of the 134th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) at Khadakwasla […]
Indo-Pak armies pledge to 2003 ceasefire pact
‘No ceasefire violations from now on: Pak, India DGMOs agree on hotline contact’
New Delhi/Islamabad, May 29: Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan today agreed to “fully implement” the ceasefire pact of 2003 in “letter and spirit” forthwith to stop cross border firings in Jammu and Kashmir. The two military commanders reviewed the prevailing situation along the Line of Control (LoC) and International Border […]
Ready to join talks if Centre speaks with clarity: Separatists
Srinagar, May 29: Efforts by the Centre to find a solution to Kashmir problem “will find takers but the government should speak with clarity so that Hurriyat Conference can join the dialogue process,” the separatists said today. “Any effort that Government of India makes in this direction will find takers in Kashmir and Pakistan. Let […]
Kathua rape accused to be produced before Pathankot court on May 31
Jammu: The eight people accused in the case of the rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl from a minority nomadic community in Kathua will be produced before a court in Pathankot in Punjab on May 31 in accordance with the directions of the Supreme Court, officials said today. The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Crime […]
Northern Army commander calls on Guv, CM
Discuss situation on IB, LoC; ceasefire
Srinagar, May: Northern Army Commander, Lt. Gen. Devraj Anbu, called on the Governor N N Vohra and Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. According to an official press release, Governor had extensive discussions with Lt. Gen. Anbu regarding the obtaining security situation; the losses and serious difficulties arising from the recurring violations of the ceasefire […]
China says CPEC will not affect its stand on Kashmir issue
Beijing, May 29: China today refrained from making any direct comment on Pakistan’s latest move on exercising administrative authority on Gilgit-Baltistan, but said the CPEC, which traverses through the disputed region, will not affect its stand that the Kashmir issue should be resolved between India and Pakistan. Pakistan’s Cabinet on May 21 approved ‘Gilgit-Baltistan Order […]
Now in NIA custody as Jaish militant, Qadiri had shunned militancy 7 years ago
Srinagar, May 29 : Declared a member of the Jaish-e-Mohammed by the NIA last week, Syed Munir-ul-Hassan Qadiri had walked the tentative path to peace and a better life when he opted out of militancy and returned to Kashmir from Pakistan-administered-Kashmir (PaK) via Nepal with his family seven years ago. Qadiri, now under arrest and […]
Budgam school, where 8 classes run in single rented room
… and govt claims it prioritises education!
Gund (Budgam), May 29: Tall claims of the government about sound infrastructure for government-run schools notwithstanding, here is a school – a middle school which runs in a one single room. Imagine eight different classes – from Ist primary to 8th standard – running from the same single room. Welcome to Government Middle School (GMS), […]
Jammu records hottest day of May in past 3 years
Jammu, May 29: Summer heat further intensified in Jammu and adjoining areas today as the city of temples recorded the hottest day of the season with mercury touching 43.5 degrees Celsius. A spokesperson for the MeT department said, today was the hottest day in the month of May for the past three years. Jammu has […]
SPO shot at, injured
Srinagar: A Special Police Officer (SPO) was shot at by unidentified gunmen in Pulwama and has been shifted to a Srinagar hospital in an injured condition. Sources said that SPO Aqib Wagay, son of Abdul Ahad Wagay from Udipora, Panzampora and posted at GRP Awantipora was shot at by some unidentified gunman at Puchal Pulwama. […]
