Pakistan to interrogate Sajid Mir for his role in 2008 Mumbai terror attacks: Official
Lahore: Sajid Majeed Mir, one of the most wanted terrorists and the main handler of the 2008 Mumbai attacks who was once declared dead by Pakistan, will be interrogated by authorities here for his role in the deadly carnage, an official said on Thursday. Mir, 43, a member of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group, […]
Afghan Taliban hold 1st major clerical meetup since takeover
Islamabad: Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers on Thursday held their first major gathering of Islamic clerics and tribal elders since they seized power in August, with over 3,000 coming to the capital for the event. Held in the Loya Jirga Hall of Kabul’s Polytechnic University, the meeting aimed to address grievances and a variety of issues, although […]
Israel’s parliament dissolves, sets 5th election in 4 years
Jerusalem, Jun 30 (AP) Israel’s parliament voted Thursday to dissolve itself and send the country to the polls in November for the fifth time in less than four years. Yair Lapid, Israel’s foreign minister and architect of the outgoing coalition government, will become the country’s caretaker prime minister just after midnight on Friday. He will […]
Pakistan court orders fresh re-counting of votes in Punjab province by excluding votes of 25 dissidents from Imran Khan’s party
Lahore: A Pakistan court on Thursday ordered the recounting of votes in the elections for the post of the Punjab Chief Minister held on April 16, saying the votes of the 25 dissidents of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party should be excluded from the counting process. Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s son Hamza was appointed […]
ACB arrests Range officer, Forest guard Kokernag for accepting bribe
Srinagar:: Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Thursday trapped and arrested Range officer and Forest Guard, Kokernag, Anantnag for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 10,000 for allotment of timber. Anti Corruption Bureau received a complaint alleging therein that Sohail Unis Shikari, Range officer, Kokernag, Anantnag is demanding bribe of Rs 22,000 through Forest Guard Ghulam […]
J&K heading for elections? ECI orders special summary revision of voters in UT after 3 years
Final publication of electoral roll on Oct 31; CEO directed to complete all pre-revision activities
Srinagar: In an indication that elections could be held later this year or earlier next year, the Election Commission has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir after a gap of three years. In a letter to J&K’s chief electoral officer, a copy of which is in […]
Have firm belief Amarnath Yatra will be successful, peaceful: LG Sinha
Prayed for development, peace & prosperity of J&K’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that he has firm belief that the Amarnath Yatra, which began today, will be peaceful and will a success by the blessings of Shri Amarnath Ji Baba. Talking to a selected group of reporters today morning, as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), […]
Amarnaath Yatra: First batch of 2,750 pilgrims leaves for cave shrine
Pahalgam: Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the first batch of pilgrims left for holy cave from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam area of Anantnag district on Thursday. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that first batch of 2,750 pilgrims left for cave shrine, which was flagged off by DC Anantnag, Dr Piyush Singla. Amarnath […]
Lt Governor flags off the first batch of Shri Amarnath Ji pilgrims
Jammu/Srinagar: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today flagged off the first batch of pilgrims, as they set off to Shri Amarnath Ji Cave Shrine from Jammu base camp amidst chanting of Vedic mantras. The Lt Governor prayed for the peace, prosperity and a safe spiritual journey for pilgrims on the occasion. Marking the beginning of the […]
