KINGSTOWN: West Indian batting great Brian Lara had predicted Afghanistan would reach the T20 World Cup semifinals nearly a month before the tournament began and now that the giant-slayers have made it, skipper Rashid Khan said he is immensely proud to have proved the legend right. Afghanistan continued their brilliant run at the T20 World […]
SRINAGAR: Senior advocate Mian Qayoom, who has served as President of the High Court Bar Association in Kashmir for several terms, was arrested on Tuesday by the Jammu and Kashmir Police in connection with the murder of advocate Babar Qadri, media reports said. He is being questioned and further investigations in the case are going on. AGENCIES
Twenty-two people were killed — including 18 Chinese nationals — in a massive fire at a South Korean lithium battery factory, the fire department said Monday, one of the country’s worst factory disasters in years. Over 100 people were working in the factory when workers heard a series of explosions from the second floor, where […]
Rain Spell Predicted From June 29-July 4 Srinagar, June 25: Weatherman here on Tuesday forecast generally dry weather even as the possibility of brief spell of rain and thundershower at few places towards late afternoon have not been ruled as a possibility in Jammu and Kashmir. A meteorological department official here told GNS that […]
In order to provide a sense of preserving the environment in the rural areas of Kashmir, recently four days Environmental Carnival was held at Chitternar Bandipora. The inaugural day of the event featured a variety of activities, including cultural programmes and speeches by environmental experts, highlighting the importance of protecting the environment and promoting eco-friendly […]
SRINAGAR: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah on Monday said Prime Minister Narendra Modi should have spoken over the NEET row instead of attacking the opposition on the first day of Parliament session. “While attacking the opposition is the prerogative of the Hon PM & we wouldn’t expect BJP being humbled in the recent polls to […]
SRINAGAR: ) Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been officially recognised as a ‘World Craft City’ by the World Crafts Council, an official spokesman said here. The recognition would boost the handloom and handicraft sector, which will benefit tourism and infrastructure development, the spokesman said. “This prestigious honour underscores the city’s rich […]
In the recent past there have been some amendments incorporated in the police manual of J&K. Recently Chief Secretary, chaired a high level meeting of senior functionaries in Home, Police and Law Departments to assess preparations being made for implementation of three new criminal laws in J&K recently passed by the Parliament. Principal Secretary, […]
The Centre has issued an order imposing stock limits for pulses that can be stored by wholesalers, retailers, big chain retailers, millers, and importers to prevent hoarding and keep prices in check. The order, which kicks in with immediate effect, prescribes stock limits for tur and chana, including kabuli chana, until September 30, 2024, for […]
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday held extensive talks with his visiting Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina to further shore up cooperation in diverse areas including trade and connectivity. The Bangladesh prime minister began her two-day visit to India on Friday. It is the first incoming bilateral state visit by a foreign leader after […]