Priyanka slams Modi govt for unkept promises, spread of hatred

Ahmedabad: Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Tuesday targeted the Modi government over “unfulfilled” promises and “destruction” of institutions and said she was saddened by what was happening in the country. Addressing her first political rally in Gujarat after assuming charge as Congress general secretary in early February, she advised people to be vigilant, treat […]

Mehbooba’s new found reverence for Mirwaiz, a steep spur of opportunism: NC

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Tuesday expressed surprise over Mehbooba Mufti’s recent statement wherein she had condemned summoning of Mirwaiz by NIA saying that the statement coming from her is a steep expression of political opportunism and shamelessness. Party’s Chief spokesperson Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi in a statement said that Mehbooba Mufti has […]

Golden Jubilee celebration of Jammu University starts with “Jashn-e-Gulzar”

JAMMU: The Golden Jubilee celebration of Jammu University today began with “Jashn-e-Gulzar”, with the inaugural ceremony witnessing participation of some world famous Indian writers and poets. Advisor to Governor Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, in presence of eminent Film Director, legendry poet and writer Gulzar inaugurated the three day high profile cultural event  organized by the Department […]

Advisor Kumar inspects progress on Wular Lake conservation Project

BANDIPORA: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar inspected pace of work on theWular Lake Conservation Project, here today. The conservation project on the world famous Fresh water Lake is being implemented by Wular Conservation & Monitoring Authority (WUCMA). Commissioner Secretary Forests Manoj Kumar Diwedi, Principal Chief Conservator of Forests (PCCF) Suresh Chugh and officials of […]

PM Imran, German FM discuss Pak-India tension

PM Imran, German FM discuss Pak-India tension

ISLAMABAD: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas called on Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday at the PM House. According to sources, the prime minister and German foreign minister discussed Pak-India tension and the peace overtures made by Pakistan. The two also discussed Pak-German relations and the security situation in the region. Prior to meeting the […]

Taliban pile pressure on Afghan government forces in west

KABUL: Taliban fighters have stepped up pressure on Afghan forces in the western province of Badghis, killing 20 soldiers and capturing 20, an official said on Tuesday, as the militants make advances even as they hold peace talks with U.S. officials. A large number of Taliban insurgents launched attacks on several army posts in the […]

Kashmir tarde bodies terms NIA summons to Mirwaiz ‘interference in religious affairs’

Srinagar: Various business and trade bodies in Kashmir Tuesday flayed the NIA summons to moderate Hurriyat Conference chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq saying it is a “direct interference in our religious affairs”. They hit out at the government terming the NIA move as “brazen attempts at politicization” of the situation in Kashmir. Addressing a joint press […]

Elect those who will ensure J&K’s voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Elect those who will ensure J&K’s voice is heard in Parliament: Abdullah to Kashmiris

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah urged the people of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday to elect those leaders in the upcoming general election who would ensure that their voice was heard in Parliament. “Now that the trumpet of the Lok Sabha polls has been blown, the NC is all geared up. The people […]

Shopian weapon snatching case solved, two arrested: Police

Shopian weapon snatching case solved, two arrested: Police

Srinagar:     Police Tuesday claimed to have solved a weapon snatching case with the arrest of two accused persons in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. A 12-bore rifle was snatched from an ATM guard in Kundulan area of district Shopian on 6th March, 2019, Police spokesman said. He said consequently, a case was registered and investigation […]