Manoj Sinha takes oath as new LG of Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar: Former Union minister Manoj Sinha was on Friday was sworn in as the new lieutenant governor of Jammu and Kashmir, the first political leader to take charge of the union territory. The 61-year-old, who is known for his connect with people, particularly in rural areas, was administered the oath of office by Jammu and […]
Explore possibility of restoring 4G internet service in certain areas: SC to J-K
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday asked the Jammu and Kashmir administration to explore the possibility of restoring 4G services in certain areas. The Jammu and Kashmir administration sought time to take instructions on the restoration of high speed internet service, saying a new Lt Governor has been appointed in the Union Territory. Manoj […]
Pak shells forward areas in Poonch: Army
Jammu: The Pakistan Army on Friday opened heavy fire and shelled forward areas along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s poonch district, drawing retaliation from Indian forces, a defence spokesman said. This is the fourth day that Pakistani forces have violated the ceasefire along the LoC. “At about 0630 hours, Pak army initiated unprovoked ceasefire […]
Over 60,000 cases in a day for 1st time take India’s COVID-19 tally past 20 lakh
New Delhi: Registering over 60,000 cases in 24 hours for the first time, India’s COVID-19 tally galloped past 20 lakh on Friday, while the number of recoveries surged to 13.78 lakh, according to Union Health Ministry data. The COVID-19 tally had crossed 19 lakh just two days back. It took 110 days for COVID-19 cases […]
India expects China to work “sincerely” for complete disengagement, de-escalation
New Delhi: India on Thursday said it expects China to work with it “sincerely” for “complete” disengagement and de-escalation in eastern Ladakh as decided by their Special Representatives last month even as Army Chief Gen MM Naravane reviewed the force’s preparedness along the Line of Actual Control(LAC) in Arunachal sector. External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Anurag […]
OIC’s reluctance to convene FMs meeting on Kashmir upsets Pakistan
Islamabad: Despite repeated requests from Pakistan to hold a foreign ministers’ meeting on Kashmir, the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation has shown reluctance to convene such a conference, prompting an upset Islamabad to threaten that it may call a separate gathering on the issue. Pakistan has been pushing the 57-member organisation, which is the second largest […]
Pak shells two sectors along LoC in Poonch
Jammu: Pakistani troops on Thursday heavily shelled forward areas in two sectors along the LoC in Poonch district, prompting the Indian Army to retaliate, officials said. A few structures were damaged in the shelling, they said. At about 2000 hours, the Pakistan Army fired with small arms and shelled mortars in Balakote and Mendhar sectors […]
India rejects Pakistan’s criticism over construction of Ram temple
New Delhi: India on Thursday strongly rejected Pakistan’s criticism of the launch of construction of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, and asked the neighbouring country to refrain from “communal incitement.” External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Anurag Srivastava also asked Pakistan to desist from interfering in India’s affairs. “We have seen the press statement by the Islamic […]
‘Dictatorship in J&K for past one year’: Priyanka over Saifuddin Soz’s ‘detention’
New Delhi: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Thursday attacked the BJP government for treating her party leader Saifuddin Soz as a “prisoner”, and alleged Jammu and Kashmir has been under a “dictatorship” for the past one year. “Saifuddin Soz has played a big role in strengthening the process of Indian democracy. By treating him […]
Pak trying to sneak weapons into J&K using UAVs: DGP
Srinagar: Pakistan has adopted a new technique of sending arms and ammunition to Jammu and Kashmir using unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and several such incidents have been detected in the recent past, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh said on Thursday. He also said less than 200 militants are currently active in […]
