Confidence in forces guided my decision on Balakot, giving free hand to army: PM
New Delhi, Mar 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said he took the decision to go ahead with the air strikes in Balakot in Pakistan as he thought that “the game” should be played from where ‘terrorism’ was being controlled. Addressing a ‘Main bhi Chowkidar’ event, he said Pakistan is in a fix because […]
‘No Fathers in Kashmir’ deserves to be watched: Razdan
Srinagar, Mar 31: Veteran actor Soni Razdan believes her upcoming film ‘No Fathers in Kashmir’ will give the audience a better understanding of the regular lives of the people in the conflict-ridden Valley. The film, directed by Ashvin Kumar, revolves around the love story of two 16-year-olds who are searching for their missing fathers. “Kashmir […]
NC, PDP forced to question accession: Mirwaiz
Srinagar, Mar 31: Hurriyat-M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Sunday said that the two main regional parties — National Conference (NC) and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), have also been forced to question the accession of the State of Jammu and Kashmir with the Union of India. “It is the endorsement of people’s principled stand on […]
India, Pak troops trade fire in Rajouri
Jammu, Mar 31: Indian and Pakistani troops on Sunday targeted each-other’s forward posts along the LoC in Rajouri district with mortars and small arms firing, officials said. “At about 0900 hours, Pakistan initiated unprovoked ceasefire violation by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms along the LoC in Nowshera sector of Rajouri. The Indian […]
Govt extends deadline for linking PAN with Aadhaar
New Delhi, Mar 31: The government Sunday extended the deadline for linking PAN with biometric ID Aadhaar by 6 months till September 30, an official statement said. This is the sixth time the government has extended the deadline for individuals to link their Permanent Account Number (PAN) to Aadhaar. In June last year, the government […]
6 persons booked for not depositing weapons in Kishtwar
Jammu, Mar 31: Six persons were booked on Sunday for not depositing their licensed weapons in Kishtwar district, police said. In run up to the Lok Sabha elections, the district magistrate of Kishtwar had issued an order on February 28, directing all licensed weapon owners to deposit their weapons at concerned police stations. “Since the […]
7 arrested for peddling drugs
Srinagar, Mar 31: Seven people were arrested in Srinagar and Kulgam districts on Sunday on charges of peddling drugs, police said. In Nowhatta area of Srinagar, five people were arrested at a check-post and 28 grams of brown sugar (heroin) was seized from them, a police spokesperson said. In Nillow area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam […]
Ganai hails opening of Tulip Garden for Public viewing
JAMMU, MARCH 31: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, who is also Advisor incharge of Floriculture and Tourism Departments, has complimented the Floriculture Department for throwing open the Tulip Garden at Chashmashahi Srinagar for public viewing. In his message, the Advisor conveyed his appreciation to the officials and workers of the Floriculture Department posted […]
Previous govt indulged in corruption; kept personal interest above national interest: PM
New Delhi, Mar 31: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday attacked the previous Congress-led UPA government, saying its leaders indulged in corruption and kept personal interests above national interests. He also alleged that the previous government “lacked” political will to test fire the anti-satellite missile despite the country having the capability to build it. The prime […]
Pak appoints its envoy to India as new foreign secretary
Islamabad, Mar 31 (PTI) Pakistan’s High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood has been appointed as the country’s new foreign secretary, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Sunday. Qureshi, while talking to reporters in Multan, said that the decision to appoint Mahmood as foreign secretary had been made following discussions with Prime Minister Imran Khan. “Sohail […]
