Pak SC summons former Balochistan CMs to explain what they did for improvement in province
Quetta, Apr 09: Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar on Monday directed the last two chief ministers of Balochistan — Dr Abdul Malik Baloch and Nawab Sanaullah Zehri — to appear before the apex court and explain what they did for the improvement of governance in the province during their respective tenures. A three-member bench of […]
Animal Husbandry Deptt organizes distribution camp at Baramulla
BARAMULLA, APRIL 9: Department of Animal Husbandry Baramulla today organized a distribution camp here. During the camp, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash distributed feed mineral mixture and other necessary medicines worth Rs 2.5 lakh among 100 destitute women for the proper domestication of their lactating and pregnant cattle. Speaking on the occasion, […]
Kedar Jadhav ruled out of IPL 2018
Chennai: Chennai Super Kings allrounder Kedar Jadhav has been ruled out of IPL 2018 because of a grade-2 hamstring tear he sustained during the team’s tournament opener against Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium on Saturday. Jadhav batted at No. 4 in Super Kings’ chase but retired hurt as soon as he felt some discomfort, only […]
DDC Anantnag inspects renovation work of Town Hall Anantnag
ANANTNAG, APRIL 9: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik today inspected the renovation work of Town Hall Anantnag. The renovation work is carried out by the Department of Urban Local Bodies Anantnag. On the occasion, the DDC instructed the concerned to use the modern acoustics while renovating the hall and complete the same […]
Napoli rallies for epic 2-1 win, keeps Serie A dream alive
Naples (Italy) : Italian football club Napoli rallied from one goal down to earn a late 2-1 home victory over Chievo Verona in the 31st round of the Italian league, keeping their dream of a Serie A title alive. After this win, Napoli remains in the second position in the Serie A table with 77 […]
Sharif’s lawyer, judge exchange hot words as LHC bench takes up contempt petitions
Lahore, Apr 09: A Lahore High Court (LHC) three-member bench on Monday began hearing petitions seeking a ban on “contemptuous” speeches by Nawaz Sharif, Maryam Nawaz and other PML-N leaders. The bench — comprising Justice Masood Jahangir, Justice Mazahir Ali Akbar Naqvi and Justice Atir Mehmood — is the fourth one to be constituted after […]
Chief Secretary reviews progress of skill initiatives for youth
JAMMU, APRIL 9: Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Monday chaired a meeting here to review the implementation of the skill and employment initiatives for youth across various departments including the two flagship employment schemes of the Government viz UMEED and Himayat. Administrative Secretaries of the departments of Youth Services and Sports, Technical Education, Labour & […]
Mahjoor Day observed at Baramulla
BARAMULLA, APRIL 09: Girls Higher Secondary School Baramulla today organised a programme to commemorate the 66th death anniversary of Shaer-e-Kashmir Mahjoor. The programme was attended by ADC Baramulla, Farooq Ahmad Baba, CEO, DIO, teachers and a huge gathering of students from various institutions. Speakers at the occasion highlighted different aspects of Mehjoor’s life and poetry. […]
Nadal, Halep maintain top spot at ATP rankings
Madrid : Rafael Nadal and Simona Halep maintained the top spot in men’s and Women’s Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP) World singles rankings, released on Monday. Last week, Nadal dethroned Switzerland’s Roger Federer, a 20-time Grand Slam champion, who fell to second place following his loss in the first match of the Miami Open last […]
Missile attack on Syrian airbase, US blamed
Damascus : An airbase in Syria’s Homs province was hit by “several missiles” in a “likely attack by the US” on Monday, according to state media reports. The Tayfur airbase, also known as T4, is located in a strategic position between the cities of Homs and Palmyra, reports CNN. Citing a military source, the state-run […]