Anger as MH370 report offers no new clues to aviation’s greatest mystery
Putrajaya, Jul 30 : A long-awaited official report into the disappearance of Flight MH370 gave no new clues today about why the Malaysian plane vanished, sparking anger and disappointment among relatives of those on board. The report from the official investigation team pointed to failings by air traffic controllers and suggested the Malaysia Airlines plane was […]
DIPR condoles with photo officer Muhammad Yasin
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: The Department of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) today condoled the demise of sister-in-law of Photo Officer Muhammad Yasin. A condolence meeting held at DIPR was attended by officers and officials of the department. They prayed for the eternal peace to the departed soul and strength to the bereaved family. The deceased […]
South Kashmir Kulgam defeats Shabir Sports by 53 runs
Anantnag, July 30: In the first round of Mirza Ghalib Cricket Tournament at Government Degree College Boys Anantnag, Kulgam faced Shabir Sports. After winning the toss, Kulgam elected to bat first and scored 160 runs for the loss of 9 wickets in allotted 20 overs. Afaq Nabi , the wicketkeeper batsman of team Kulgam scored […]
Changing discourse
The religious political parties have much to celebrate.
By: Huma Yusuf THOSE who have reservations about the prospect of Prime Minister Imran Khan have spent the past few days in search of silver linings. Thankfully, there are a few: for instance, the unprecedented female voter turnout in conservative districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa; Mahesh Malani, a Hindu politician, winning on a general seat; the […]
‘I did it!’
The excitement of ‘riding solo’ from Kashmir to Kanyakumari
The excitement filled Facebook post of Sameer reads, “Finally after around 4875 kms of drive in 8 days (excluding rest days), KASHMIR to KANYAKUMARI (K2K) SOLO trip completed.” Sameer Ahmad, who hails from North Kashmir’s Sopore, claims to be the first Kashmiri to have achieved the feat of riding solo from Kashmir to Kanyakumari. “I […]
Rahul lauds media for standing up to ‘Mr 56’ on Rafale issue
New Delhi, Jul 30: Congress President Rahul Gandhi today took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying his “minions” are threatening journalists not to report on the “Rafale Scam”. He also lauded the media persons who have the guts to defend the truth and stand up to “Mr 56”. “Supreme leader’s minions are now sending […]
Sensex, Nifty scale new records for 6th day on corporate earnings
Mumbai, Jul 30 : Market benchmark BSE Sensex rose by 157 points to close at new life-time high of 37,494.40, continuing its record setting spree for the sixth session driven by gains in index majors like Reliance and Bharti Airtel. The broader NSE Nifty settled up 41.20 points, or 0.37 per cent, at a fresh […]
JK Urdu Council elects new office-bearers
SRINAGAR, JULY 30: The members of JK Urdu Council have elected new office bearers for the Council. Noted writer and columnist Dr Javid Iqbal has been unanimously elected as new President of the Council while Ajaz Ahmad Kakroo will be new Senior Vice President. Javed Matjee has been reelected as Secretary General and Prof. Hameed […]
Nonmai Cricket Club wins by 2 wickets
Mirza Ghalib Cricket Tournament
Anantnag, July 30: In the first round of Mirza Ghalib Cricket Tournament being played at Government Degree College (Boys) Anantnag, Umar Sports Panzgam faced Nonmai Cricket Club. After winning the toss Umar Sports Panzgam elected to bat first and scored 110 runs for the loss od nine wickets in allotted 20 overs. Muzamil Rashid of […]
