If he could, he’d try to prevent 1991 USSR collapse : Putin
MOSCOW, MARCH 03: In 2005, Mr. Putin attracted wide attention when he said in a state-of-the-nation speech that the Soviet collapse was “the greatest geopolitical catastrophe of the century.” If he could go back in time, Vladimir Putin’s mission would be to prevent the 1991 breakup of the Soviet Union. That’s what he told a […]
DDC Pulwama reviews progress of Agriculture sector
PULWAMA, MARCH 3: District Development Commissioner (DDC) Pulwama, Ghulam Mohammad Dar today convened a meeting to review the progress of agricultural sector in the district. Joint Director Planning, Chief Agriculture Officer Pulwama, Tehsildar Pampore, officials from MED department, Agriculture Extension Officers Pulwama, were also present in the meeting. The Chief Agriculture Officer Pulwama informed the […]
Former VC, Dir Inf, Add Comm join NC
Dr Farooq decries communalization of politics ahead of 2019 LS elections
JAMMU MARCH 03- National Conference President and former Union Minister Dr Farooq Abdullah on Saturday expressed grave concern over communalization of politics ahead of 2019 Lok Sabha elections and cautioned the BJP to desist from dividing the nation on religious lines. “Polarised India is detrimental to growth, progress, unity and peace”, Dr Farooq Abdullah […]
DDC Anantnag reviews progress under Capex Budget 2017–18
ANANTNAG, MARCH 3: The District Development Commissioner (DDC) Anantnag Mohammad Younis Malik today held a meeting to review the District CAPEX Budget 20 17–18. The DDC was informed that under CAPEX budget 2017-18 so far an expenditure of Rs. 125.86 Cr has been made out of available Rs 150.69 crore. Reviewing the R&B sector, it […]
Nadal to miss Indian Wells, Miami due to lingering hip injury
Madrid : Spain’s tennis great Rafael Nadal has announced that his lingering hip injury will prevent him from playing in this month’s Indian Wells Masters and Miami Open tournaments, adding that his goal is to recover in time for the clay-court season. “Unfortunately, the injury I suffered in Acapulco before starting the tournament is in […]
US gun control: Corporations take action
March 03: The school shooting in Florida last month has reignited the Congressional debate on whether to tighten gun control laws in the US. Democrats are demanding thorough background checks, while Republicans are opposing restrictions on the constitutional right to bear arms. However, some corporations are not waiting for Congress to take action. Outdoor gear […]
Suspect in college campus shooting apprehended: Police
March 3 :,A 19-year-old student suspected of killing his parents at a Central Michigan University dormitory before running from campus was apprehended early Saturday following an intensive daylong search that included more than 100 police officers, some heavily armed in camouflage uniforms, authorities said. James Eric Davis Jr was arrested without incident after an individual […]
Azlan Shah Cup: India lose 2-3 to Argentina in opener
NEW DELHI: India went down fighting against Argentina in their opening match of the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup match at Ipoh in Malaysia on Saturday. The sixth-ranked Indian side lost the tie 2-3 to the World No. 2 Argentina. Gonzalo Peillat scored a hat-trick for Argentina, while India’s two goals were scored by Amit Rohidas. […]
ADC Baramulla imposes fine of Rs 23000 on erring companies, hotels
BARAMULLA, MARCH 03: Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Baba today imposed a fine of Rs 23000 on several leading companies and Hoteliers over providing sub-standard services to the visiting customers. Agenciesthekashmirimages.com
Denied permission for Syria rally, Telangana youth attempts suicide
Hyderabad: Upset over the authorities denying permission for a rally to protest killings in Syria, leader of a Muslim group in Telangana’s Warangal town attempted suicide by consuming poison. In a video-webcast live on his Facebook account late on Friday, the youth vent his anger over the police denying permission for the rally to condemn […]