August 2021 – Kashmir Images

US’ longest war in Afghanistan ends with Taliban’s return to power

Washington: America has ended its longest war in Afghanistan, President Joe Biden announced on Tuesday, hours after the final US evacuation plane flew out of Kabul airport amidst celebratory gunfire from the

3 years ago

WORLD

Taliban declare victory from Kabul airport, promise security

Kabul: The Taliban triumphantly marched into Kabul’s international airport on Tuesday, hours after the final U.S. troop withdrawal that ended America’s longest war. Standing on the tarmac, Taliban leaders pledged to secure

3 years ago

WORLD

(FILES) In this file photo taken on September 20, 2017 an official looks at the empty chairs of leaders ahead of their participation in an open debate of the United Nations Security Council in New York. - The UN General Assembly on June 17, 2020 will elect five new members of the Security Council for 2021 and 2022, with battles underway for the Western and African seats. (Photo by Stephane LEMOUTON / POOL / AFP)

UNSC adopts resolution on Afghanistan, demands territory not be used to attack other countries

United Nations: The UN Security Council, under India’s Presidency, adopted a strong resolution demanding that territory of Afghanistan not be used to threaten any country or shelter terrorists and that it expects

3 years ago

WORLD

Indian envoy to Qatar meets Taliban leader Stankzai

New Delhi: Indian envoy to Qatar Deepak Mittal on Tuesday met Taliban leader Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai in Doha, first high-level contact between the two sides on a day the US completed

3 years ago

NATION

‘High-level group monitoring developments in Afghanistan’

New Delhi: A high-level group comprising External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, NSA Ajit Doval and a number of other senior officials is focusing on India’s immediate priorities in Afghanistan following the drawdown

3 years ago

NATION

Point out law and procedure for monitoring, interception of phones: HC to Centre

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court Tuesday allowed the Central government to file a “detailed affidavit” on a PIL alleging “generalised surveillance” of the citizens by the authorities and sought details of

3 years ago

NATION

Union MoS Jal Shakti visits Tangnar Water Supply Scheme

Srinagar: Union Minister of State for Jal Shakti & Food Processing Industries, Prahlad Singh Patel, today held an interactive session with Panchayat representatives and Paani Samiti members here at Pantha Chowk to

3 years ago

CITY & TOWNS

Where Are The Masks? As Gardens and Parks were thrown open for visitors, Covid-19 SOPs are thrown to winds. Photo: Javed Khan

‘Several gardens, parks to open for visitors today’

Srinagar: The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday said that several gardens, parks will be thrown open for visitors from today (Wednesday). According to Director Floriculture Department Kashmir, several gardens and

3 years ago

CITY & TOWNS

Div Com felicitates National Anthem singing competition-2021 winners

Srinagar: As part of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, the Information Department today organised a day-long programme to felicitate National Anthem singing competition winners 2021 at Auditorium Hall of Directorate of Information

3 years ago

LOCAL

NC only party with deep-rooted, credible footprints across JK: Sagar

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference General Secretary, Ali Muhammad Sagar, on Tuesday termed Srinagar District as the fortress of NC and exhorted the workers, functionaries and delegates to converge their

3 years ago

CITY & TOWNS