NATO exercises begin along its eastern flank
Warsaw: Poland’s armed forces said Sunday that military exercises involving thousands of NATO soldiers have begun. They are regular exercises aimed at improving the security of the alliance’s eastern flank but come this year with Russia’s war against Ukraine raging nearby. Due to those circumstances, Poland’s military appealed to the public on Sunday not to […]
German leader rejects criticism over Ukraine
Berlin: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has brushed aside criticism that his government is not doing enough to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia’s invasion. Even though Germany reversed its policy of not sending weapons to countries at war, Scholz has been accused at home and abroad of being hesitant and slow in coming to Ukraine’s […]
India calls for cessation of hostilities in Ukraine ahead of PM Modi’s Europe trip
New Delhi: As Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarks on a tour of three European nations, India on Sunday once again called for the cessation of hostilities in Ukraine and resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy, noting that was an appreciation of its position on the crisis by its partner countries. At a media […]
Cash-strapped Pakistan gets USD 8 billion in financial support from Saudi Arabia
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide Pakistan with a “sizeable package” of around USD 8 billion to help the cash-starved country bolster dwindling forex reserves and revive its ailing economy, a media report said on Sunday. Pakistan has faced growing economic challenges, with high inflation, sliding forex reserves, a widening current account deficit and […]
Cop dies of bullet injury in Jammu
Jammu: A 33-year-old policeman died of bullet injury in Jammu district late last night, officials said on Sunday. When contacted SSP Jammu Chandan Kohli told GNS that constable Pankaj Bahaal of Pascal village in Bishnah Arnia died of bullet injury and “the circumstances are being investigated.” “Investigation is underway in this matter and inquest proceedings […]
Militant associate arrested in Kulgam
Kulgam: The security forces on Sunday claimed to have arrested a militant associate and recovered a pistol, two grenades from his possession in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a militant associate identified as Yamin Yousuf Bhat, son of Mohammad Yousuf Bhat from Gadhama was arrested by security […]
Driver killed after tanker falls into gorge in Zojila
Srinagar: The driver of an oil tanker died on the spot after the vehicle he was driving lost control and rolled down into a deep gorge along Zojila axis on Srinagar-Leh Highway on Sunday morning. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a tanker bearing registration number PB08CP/0866 onway towards Kargil skidded off […]
Former Secretary General KCC&I Dr. Gazalla Amin passes away
Srinagar: Dr. Gazalla Amin Noor, a prominent businesswoman and former secretary of Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry passed away at a hospital in New Delhi on intervening Saturday and Sunday night. She was 59. Noor, as per a former KCC&I associate, was suffering from Cancer for many years now and was currently undergoing treatment […]
Kashmir markets remain abuzz with Eid shoppers
However, impact of inflation, frequent lockdowns remains visible
Srinagar: Markets in Kashmir remained abuzz with activity on Saturday as people went on a shopping spree in preparation for Eid-ul Fitr, which will be celebrated early next week, to mark the culmination of Muslim fasting month of Ramzan. However, the impact of inflation and back to back lockdowns was visible all over. A good […]
