Chief Minister grieved over Kemmu’s demise
Naeem Akhtar also condoles demise
JAMMU, APRIL 16: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has condoled the demise of well known theatre activist and playwright, Moti Lal Kemmu. The Chief Minister, who is also the President of J&K Academy of Art, Culture & Languages, said the contribution of late Kemmu to Kashmiri theatre would always be remembered. She has conveyed her heartfelt […]
Sana Mir enters top five in ODI bowlers rankings
Dubai: Veteran Pakistan cricketer Sana Mir has broken into the top five in International Cricket Council’s (ICC) ODI bowlers rankings, securing the fourth place with 620 points to her name. The spin all-rounder is now ahead of Indian fast bowler Jhulan Goswami, who sits at fifth. Australia’s Jess Jonassen is the number one ranked bowler, […]
Pele confident Neymar can lead Brazil at World Cup
DUBA: Brazilian legend Pele says he is confident about Brazil’s chances at the upcoming World Cup and expects injured star Neymar to be fully fit to lead the side in Russia. Speaking to AFP in Dubai, the 77-year-old, who has been in ailing health recently, put his faith in Paris Saint-Germain striker Neymar’s ability to […]
Incorporate innovative practices to create knowledge society: Prof Mattoo
JAMMU, APRIL 16: In order to effectively implement reforms in creating knowledge society we need to incorporate innovative practices, community-based activities and out-of-box thinking. This was stated by Advisor to the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Prof. Amitab Mattoo while delivering the H.L. Gupta Memorial Lecture for the year 2018 on the topic “The […]
Isco stars as Real down Malaga
MADRID: Real Madrid midfielder Isco made up for the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo by guiding his heavily-rotated side to a 2-1 win at basement club Malaga on Sunday which lifted them above Valencia and up to third in La Liga. Isco curled in a fizzing free kick to break the deadlock in the 29th minute […]
BCI to send 5-member panel to Kathua to report on rape case
New Delhi, Apr 15: A five-member committee of the Bar Council of India (BCI) will visit Kathua in Jammu and Kashmir and submit a factual report on the case of the rape of a minor girl after seeking time from the Supreme Court on April 19, BCI president Manan Mishra said on Sunday. The fact-finding […]
UN rejects Russian attempt to condemn US aggression in Syria
United Nations, Apr 15 : The UN Security Council overwhelmingly rejected a Russian resolution calling for condemnation of “aggression” by the United States, United Kingdom and France against Syria today, a vote reflecting support for the allied air strikes on Syrian chemical sites. But the vote at the end of an emergency meeting called by […]
PCB announces squad for England, Ireland series
LAHORE: Pakistan have named four uncapped players, including the nephew of former captain and current chief selector Inzamam-ul-Haq, in their test squad for the team’s upcoming tour of Ireland and England on Sunday. The five include openers Fakhar Zaman, 28, and Imam-ul-Haq, 22. Batsmen Usman Salahuddin and Saad Ali, and allrounder Faheem Ashraf are the […]
Man tries to hijack plane in China using fountain pen
Beijing, Apr 15: A mentally ill passenger today tried to hold a flight attendant hostage using a fountain pen as a weapon, forcing an Air China flight bound for Beijing to make an unscheduled landing. Air China Flight 1350 from Changsha to Beijing was diverted to Zhengzhou after a crew member was held hostage by […]
Afghan, Pakistani forces clash near disputed border
Kabul, Apr 15: An Afghan official says Pakistani forces have crossed into eastern Afghanistan and clashed with Afghan troops. Col Abdul Hanan, the acting provincial police chief in the eastern Khost province, says the fighting broke out today and is still underway. He was not immediately able to confirm reports of casualties. The two countries […]
