NC appoints functionaries in JKNC Parent body
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President, Dr Farooq Abdullah, on Sunday appointed a number of functionaries in party’s parent body. According to the NC spokesperson, those who have been appointed include: Mohammad Saleem Akhoon as JKNC Vice President, Central Zone Kashmir; Jehangir Yaqoob Wani, as Vice President JKNC North Zone; Irfan Gulzar as District […]
Aamir Khan meets LG
Srinagar: Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan on Saturday met Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha here and discussed about making the Union territory a “favourite” film shooting destination. Khan called on the LG at the Raj Bhavan here. “Met renowned film actor Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao today. We discussed new film policy of J&K, which will be […]
Army organizes Junoon-e-Hunar at JAK LI Regt Centre
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI) Regimental Centre commemorating ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ organised a cultural event “Junoon – e – Hunar” to promote the talent of school children and local youth of the Kashmir region, said a defence spokesperson. “Around 100 students from various schools of Baramulla, Kupwara, Anantnag and Sharifabad districts participated […]
Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav: Govt announces National Anthem Singing Competition
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has announced National Anthem Singing Competition-2021. As the Nation is celebrating 75 years of independence and commemorating it as ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’, under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, the Govt’s initiative has called upon all the individuals and groups to take part in the singing competition, […]
Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame reaches Khardung La
Srinagar: Swarnim Vijay Varsh Victory Flame reached Khardung La on Saturday. According to the PRO Defence Srinagar, the solemn ceremony commenced with the reception of the Victory Flame with a grand welcome by army personnel, veterans, local residents and tourists at Khardung La. “The Army paid rich tributes to the bravehearts of 1971 War at […]
Dr Farooq, Omar felicitate 12th class CBSE pass-outs
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference Party President, Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Dr Farooq Abdullah, and Vice President, Omar Abdullah, on Saturday extended warm felicitations to the students, who qualified 12th class Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), whose results were declared yesterday. In his message Dr. Farooq Said, “Conquering exams is just the […]
Marsar encounter: One of the two slain militants identified as top JeM commander Lamboo, says Police
Pulwama: One of the two militants killed in a forest area of Namibian and Marsar on Saturday morning has been identified as top Jaish-e-Muhamad commander Lamboo, police said. “Top most #Pakistani militant affiliated with JeM outfit Lamboo killed in today’s #encounter. Identification of second one being ascertained. #Congratulations to Army & @AwantiporPolice,” Kashmir zone police […]
Two Pakistani intruders shot dead along IB in Punjab’s Tarn Taran
Chandigarh:Two Pakistani intruders were shot dead by the Border Security Force along the International Border in Punjab’s Tarn Taran district, an official of the BSF said on Saturday. The BSF troops noticed suspicious movement near the border fence at 8.48 pm on Friday, he said. The BSF personnel asked the intruders to stop, but they […]
UN chief strongly condemns attack on UN’s main compound in Afghanistan’s Herat
United Nations: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned an attack on the UN’s main compound in Herat, Afghanistan, saying assaults against personnel and premises of the world organisation are prohibited under international law and may constitute war crimes. The main UN compound in Herat was attacked by anti-government elements on Friday and at least […]
COVID-19: India records 41,649 fresh cases, 593 more fatalities
New Delhi, Jul 31 (PTI) With a single-day rise of 41,649 new cases, India’s COVID-19 tally climbed to 3,16,13,993 on Saturday, while the death toll due to the viral disease shot up to 4,23,810 with 593 more people succumbing to it, the Union health ministry said. The number of active coronavirus cases in the country […]
