JK Govt envisages connecting every household with piped water supply by 2021: Ajeet Kumar Sahu

JK Govt envisages connecting every household with piped water supply by 2021: Ajeet Kumar Sahu

Convenes day-long public grievance camp at Srinagar SRINAGAR, FEBRUARY 25: Secretary, PHE, Irrigation and Flood Control, today took stock of people’s grievances during a day-long public grievance camp held at Banquet Hall, Srinagar. During the day-long programme, a number of deputations and individuals from across Kashmir districts including, Srinagar, Budgam, Anantnag, Baramulla, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Pulwama, […]

Maruti Suzuki launches Vitara Brezza petrol at Rs 7.34 lakh

Maruti Suzuki launches Vitara Brezza petrol at Rs 7.34 lakh

After introducing SUV Vitara Brezza during the recently held Auto Expo 2020, country’s major carmaker Maruti Suzuki India on Monday launched the petrol version of the vehicle priced between Rs 7.34 lakh and Rs 11.4 lakh (ex-showroom Delhi). The BS-VI petrol Vitara Brezza is powered by 1.5 litre K-series engine with 5-speed manual and automatic […]

After coronavirus outbreak, China bans trade and consumption of wild animals

After coronavirus outbreak, China bans trade and consumption of wild animals

The announcement comes after an initial suspension of the trade and consumption of wildlife in January. China’s top legislature said it will immediately ban the trade and consumption of wild animals, in a fast-track decision it says will allow the country to win the battle against the coronavirus outbreak. The announcement, made late on Monday according to […]

Can political alternative to NC, PDP emerge in Kashmir?

Can political alternative to NC, PDP emerge in Kashmir?

Srinagar, Feb 25 (IANS): Hectic political activity is going on by ‘like-minded’ politicians of Kashmir to stitch a new party whose agenda would purely be to address the problems of the common man. The litmus test for such an alternative would be the ability of these ‘like-minded politicians’ to sink differences to emerge as a real […]

Mushfiqur’s double century helps BD take charge

Mushfiqur’s double century helps BD take charge

DHAKA: Mushfiqur Rahim hit his third Test double century as Bangladesh declared their first innings with a lead of 295 in their one-off match against Zimbabwe here at the Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium on Monday. Bangladesh ended their innings on 560 for six in the final session before spinner Nayeem Hasan then claimed two wickets in […]

Pakistan human rights minister may raise Jammu and Kashmir in UN speech today

Pakistan human rights minister may raise Jammu and Kashmir in UN speech today

Mazari, who has previously accused the EU of adopting discriminatory approach by not mentioning human rights violations by India in Kashmir and against its minorities, is expected to obliquely raise CAA by talking about religious persecution. With Pakistan foreign minister Makdoom Shah Mehmood Qureshi dropping out of the event at the last minute, Shireen Mazari, […]

Sanders Slams Trump For Selling Weapons To India

Sanders Slams Trump For Selling Weapons To India

WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential front-runner Senator Bernie Sanders on Monday slammed President Donald Trump for selling weapons to India, saying that the US should instead partner with New Delhi to fight climate change to save the planet. Sanders, who has won the Nevada and New Hampshire primaries and tied in Iowa, made the comments after Trump, […]

Internet ban hits e-payments, traders prefer to accept cash

Internet ban hits e-payments, traders prefer to accept cash

The Internet ban has badly affected e-payments in Jammu and Kashmir since August 5 last year. The restoration of 2G Internet services has also failed to encourage card payments in the Union Territory. Despite restoration of the 2G Internet for the white-listed websites, particularly for banking sites, traders avoid receiving payments through PoS (point of […]