Chinese building helipad in Pangong Tso, massing troops on southern bank of lake
As tensions run high between India and China on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, and no talks scheduled so far between military commanders, the Chinese army has started consolidating its positions in the Pangong Tso area. This includes undertaking construction of a helipad at Finger 4 and a sudden increase of Chinese troops on the southern banks […]
Borders aren’t autonomous facts, they can’t be made irrelevant in the world of power-play
Borders have a habit of becoming sacrosanct. Schoolchildren are made familiar with the shape of their country, with geography usually supported by history, language, religion, and (more broadly) culture. This is so even in India, which has existed as a cultural entity, but not as a nation-state, from pre-historic times. Adi Shankaracharya travelled to all […]
Grenade attack in Kulgam
Srinagar, June 26:Suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards police post Quimoh in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday evening. A senior Police officer told GNS that militants lobbed grenade on police post Qaimoh, however grenade missed the intended target. In this incident no loss of life or injury has been reported. Meanwhile forces have launched […]
An IAS officer’s viral ‘domicile certificate’ triggers fear of demographic change in J&K
Srinagar: The emergence of an IAS officer’s purported domicile certificate on social media has created a fresh controversy in Jammu & Kashmir, once again bringing to the fore local concerns about the Modi government’s August 2019 decision to scrap Article 370 and Article 35A. The certificate in question purportedly involves the grant of domicile to IAS […]
Budgam family stage protest demands justice
Budgam, June 26 (KNS): family members of lady who recently dies after consuming poison on Friday held a protest demonstration authorities for failing to arrest the culprits of the lady. According to Kashmir News Service a 21 year old lady (Name with Held ) of Gurwath Khan sahib have consumed some poison and later died […]
Breaking chain of drug trafficking lies on shoulders of teachers, parents: Dr Samoon
Srinagar, June 26 (KNS): Directorate of School Education Kashmir today observed International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Online discussions and webinars were organized in all districts in which more than 1.5 lakh students and 30 thousand teachers were connected online across Kashmir division. On this occasion, Principal Secretary School Education and Skill Development, […]
When will Modi govt take back our territory in Ladakh, asks Sonia Gandhi
Amid reports of fresh Chinese incursions in Ladakh, the Congress Friday stepped up its attack with party chief Sonia Gandhi asking the Centre to disclose when and how it plans to push back Chinese troops from Indian territory. “Today when there is a problem along the India-China border, the central government cannot shy away from its responsibility. The Prime […]
Imran inspired young generation of fast bowlers: Aamir Sohail
LAHORE: Former skipper Aamir Sohail believes the 1992 World Cup winning Pakistan captain Imran Khan inspired the young generation to become a fast-bowler, saying the legendary all-rounder set high standards in the game. “Remember that 1977 Sydney Test when Imran bowled a spell with his shirt torn and when those pictures came out, it inspired […]
Delegation of junior coaches calls on JKAP leaders in Jammu
Jammu, June 26 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party (JKAP) senior leader and former MLC Vijay Bakaya on Friday appealed to the Lieutenant Governor’s led administration to notify fresh dates for interviews of Junior Coaches in Jammu and Kashmir. “Lt Governor’s administration should immediately notify fresh dates of interview as directed by the Hon’ble High […]
Trooper, 4-year-old boy killed as militants attack CRPF party in Bijbhera
Srinagar, June 26 GNS): A CRPF trooper and a 4-year-old boy were killed after militants attacked paramilitary forces in Bijbhera area in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday afternoon. Reports reaching GNS said that militants attacked 90 battalion CRPF near Padshae Bagh this afternoon. One CRPF personnel identified as Shymal Kumar and a 4-year-old […]