Summer vacations in Kashmir from July 2: Govt
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Friday decided to close all educational institutions in Kashmir region and Jammu’s winter zone on account of summer vacations from July 2 to July 14. The Minister for Education Chowdary Zulifkar Ali said that the government has decided to go for summer break due to rising temperatures. “All […]
5 die in Kanpur hospital ICU; kin allege AC failure
Kanpur (UP), Jun 8: Five elderly patients died in the ICU of a state-run hospital here during the last two days, with their attendants alleging that AC plant failure was the reason for their deaths, a charge denied by hospital authorities. The incident brought back memories of the Gorakhpur hospital deaths last year allegedly due […]
Thousands hold march to mark Quds day in Budgam
Budgam: Demanding end to Israeli occupation, thousands of people took out a massive Quds day procession here in the township on Friday. After weekly congregational prayers, a large number of protesters came out of Imam Bargah and held demonstrations against Israel. They were joined by thousands others in the way towards main chowk. Carrying anti-Israel […]
Rajnath visits frontier district of Kupwara, meets locals
Srinagar, Jun 8: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today visited the frontier district of Kupwara and interacted with the locals living near border areas, officials said. Singh was accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Jitendra Singh, they said. The home minister met […]
Truck driver held for smuggling bovine in Udhampur
Jammu, June 8: A truck driver has been arrested on the charge of smuggling bovines from Udhampur district to Kashmir, the police said today. Acting on a tip-off regarding illegal transportation of bovines, a checkpoint was set up on the highway near Tikri, in Udhampur, a police officer said. The truck was intercepted last night […]
Decision on extension in ceasefire after security review: Rajnath
Kupwara Jun 08: Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday announced that decision on extension in ceasefire would be taken after reviewing the security and proper consultations thereafter with the public representatives of Jammu and Kashmir. Talking to reporters after meeting public delegations in frontier district Kupwara, Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that delegations have put […]
Protests held in Jammu over security situation
Jammu, Jun 8: Protests were held by some organisations here over security situation in Jammu and Kashmir during which they demanded handing over of Kashmir to the Army. Carrying banner “crush Pakistan”, the protests, led by Jammu West Assembly movement President Sunil Dimple, held anti-Pakistan slogan for resorting to shelling on border and killing 47 […]
Afghan official: Attackers target lawmaker, leave 3 dead
Kabul, Jun 8 : An Afghan official says suicide bombers targeted a lawmaker in eastern Nangarhar province, leaving three dead, but the lawmaker wasn’t home at the time. Ataullah Khogyani, spokesman for the provincial governor, said the attack Friday targeted the home of Feridon Momand, a member of parliament, in the provincial capital of Jalalabad. […]
Musharraf’s national identity card, passport suspended:Report
Islamabad, Jun 8: Pakistani authorities have suspended the national identity card and passport of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on orders by a special court hearing a treason case against him, acccording to a media report. Musharraf, 74, was indicted in March, 2014 on treason charges for imposing emergency in 2007 which led to the […]
“Centre keen to hold dialogue with ‘right-minded’ people”
Rajnath renews talks offer in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jun 07: Reiterating the offer of talks here today, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said Central government is keen to hold dialogue with all “right-minded” people in Jammu and Kashmir to bring lasting peace in the state. Singh, who arrived here today on a two-day visit to the state, said a decision on extending […]
