Pakistan beat South Africa by five wickets in 1st ODI
PORT ELIZABETH: Pakistan got one back on South Africa by winning the first one-day international by five wickets on Saturday. The tourists were whitewashed 3-0 in the Tests but found the change to limited-overs cricket to their liking as they took an early advantage in the five-match series. Experienced batsman Mohammad Hafeez, brought in for […]
Mexican pipeline explosion kills 71, leaves nightmare of ash
Tlahuelilpan (Mexico), Jan 20 (AP) Gerardo Perez returned Saturday to the scorched field in central Mexico where he’d seen an illegal pipeline tap burst into flames to see if he could recognize missing friends. He couldn’t. Only a handful of the remains had skin. Dozens were burned to the bone or to ash when the […]
City Traffic Police issues advisory for drivers
January 19: Traffic wing of Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday issued an advisory for ensuring safe driving on roads covered with ice and snow. In a statement issued here, a police spokesman said: “In view of predictions of heavy snow fall from 19th January to 25th January-2019, driving on roads covered with ice and […]
Bukhari ousted from PDP ‘for perusing his personal political ambition’
Srinagar, Jan 19: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Saturday said that it has expelled Altaf Bukhari from PDP as the party has been watching with concern Bukhari’s activities for quite some time. “Ever since the passing away of our founder Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, he (Altaf) has been perusing his personal political ambition at the cost […]
Avalanche warning issued for 9 Kashmir districts
SRINAGAR, JANUARY 19: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today issued fresh avalanche warning for nine avalanche prone districts of Kashmir division. The warning has been issued for the avalanche-prone areas of district Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Baramulla, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil and Leh. As per the hand out, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has directed the Deputy Commissioners […]
CASO launched in Lal Chowk, Police says it is routine exercise ahead of Republic Day
Srinagar, January 19: A joint Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) has been launched by the government forces in the commercial Hub Lal Chowk area of Srinagar. The search comes a day after the grenade attack took place in the locality, which left a vehicle and windowpanes of some shops damaged. Witnesses told local news agency […]
Govt orders probe after woman delivers on road side after refused entry
Doctor who was on duty attached pending enquiry
Srinagar, Jan 19:The government has directed Principal Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar to probe incident involving delivery of a woman on the roadside near Lal Ded hospital leading to the death of her baby. The woman from the far-flung area of Moori, Kalaroose, Kupwara was reportedly refused entry by doctors late Thursday night after which […]
Fresh Snowfall: flights suspended at Srinagar airport
Srinagar, Jan 19: Kashmir Valley received heavy snowfall on Saturday, with the Meteorological department forecasting more snowfall for the next three days. Following snowfall, several flights were cancelled at Srinagar airport today. “Due to snowfall following flights from Srinagar to Delhi are cancelled for today: Spicejet 161, Air Asia all flights, Go Air 129 and […]
LD incident: Sajad Lone seeks action against hospital authorities
Srinagar: Peoples Conference chairman Sajad Gani Lone on Saturday sought action against hospital authorities for refusing to admit a pregnant lady from Kupwara who delivered a baby on road. “Woman gives birth on road. It is imperative that action is taken. Overall there is a dire need to reorient health devices to challenges today,” Lone […]
JK Tourism’s promotional campaign concludes at SATTE
Tourism Dept to organize travel show at Pune on Jan 21
NEW DELHI, JANUARY 18: Department of Tourism, J&K, concluded its promotional campaign at South Asian Travel and Tourism Exhibition (SATTE) here. During the campaign officials and stakeholders interacted with the leading travel and tourism industry leaders from across the globe. The Department also held interactions with representatives from regional and national media persons during the […]
