Case bogus, not a penny came from China: NewsClick boss Prabir Purkayastha tells Del HC
New Delhi: NewsClick founder Prabir Purkayastha, arrested in a case lodged under anti-terror law Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) for allegedly receiving money to spread pro-China propaganda, told the Delhi High Court on Monday the allegations against him were “false” and “bogus”, and “not a penny has come from China”. Justice Tushar Rao Gedela reserved […]
Congress Working Committee reiterates support for rights of Palestianians to land, self-govt
New Delhi: Amid the Israel-Hamas conflict, the Congress Working Committee Monday reiterated its long-standing support for the rights of the Palestinian people to land, self-government and to live with dignity while also calling for an immediate ceasefire and negotiations on all outstanding issues. In a resolution passed at its four-hour meeting, the Congress’ top decision-making […]
10 Nepali students killed in Hamas attacks in Israel
Kathmandu: Ten Nepali students have been killed and four others injured in Israel after the Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a wave of rocket attacks in the country’s southern region, Nepal’s foreign ministry said on Monday. Hamas carried out a barrage of air strikes in Southern Israel on Saturday, killing over 700 people, including soldiers, […]
NC, Cong sweep LAHDC-Kargil polls, win 22 seats
BJP wrests 2 seats and Independents bag 2
Kargil (Ladakh): The National Conference and the Congress together won 22 seats in the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council-Kargil election, officials said on Sunday. The election to the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC)-Kargil was the first poll to be held after Ladakh was carved out as a Union Territory following the abrogation of Article […]
IAF role in Eastern Ladakh has increased manifold: Air Commodore Handa
Leh: The role of Indian Air Force (IAF) has increased manifold in the Eastern Ladakh bordering China, a senior officer said and announced that the force is in the process of getting long range surveillance radar systems to keep an eye on the enemy. Air Officer Commanding of Leh-based Air Force Station Air Commodore D […]
Authorities plan revival of aromatic rice Mushk Budji, expand cultivation to 5,000 hectares
Srinagar: Mushk Budji — the indigenous aromatic rice variety from Kashmir — is likely to get a major boost in its yield with the Jammu and Kashmir authorities planning to expand its cultivation area to 5,000 hectares in the next three years, a senior official has said. According to experts at the Sher-e-Kashmir University of […]
Kashmiri Wazwan to tickle taste buds of Delhiites
New Delhi: Wazwan, the celebrated multi-course meal in Kashmiri cuisine, is making its royal entry here in the national capital courtesy an ongoing food festival serving the choicest of delicacies and exquisite flavours straight from the Valley. Promising an unforgettable dining experience, the 10-day gastronomical sojourn, currently underway at The Novotel, Aerocity, has three Wazas […]
Muslim artisans from UP keep date with Jammu for Dussehra effigies
Jammu: Muslim artisans from Uttar Pradesh are back in Jammu along with their Hindu counterparts to erect effigies of demon king Ravana and his brothers for the upcoming Dussehra. Over 50 workers, all from a village in Meerut district, reached Jammu on September 23 on the invitation of Shri Sanatam Dharam Sabha Geeta Bhawan. “We […]
Israel-Palestine conflict: Abdullah says UN has failed to resolve issue, Mufti calls for end to hostilities
Srinagar: National Conference president Farooq Abdullah on Sunday said the United Nations has failed to resolve the issue of Palestine as innocent people were getting killed on both sides in the latest flare up with Israel. PDP president Mehbooba Mufti also said he hoped for an end to hostilities between the Israelis and the Palestinians. […]
‘PM Modi, Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah to address mega rallies in J&K’
Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit chief Ravinder Raina on Saturday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the Union Territory and address mega rallies in the coming days. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and BJP chief JP Nadda, along with other prominent leaders, will also […]
