US congratulates Shehbaz on election as prime minister
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken on Wednesday congratulated newly-elected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and vowed to continue its long-standing cooperation with Pakistan’s government. Shehbaz was elected the 23rd prime minister of Pakistan on Monday after his predecessor, Imran Khan, was removed from office through a no-confidence vote last week. In a statement issued […]
IED defused in Doda: Police
A major strike was averted after detection of improvised explosive device (IED) by the security forces in the Ghat area of Doda district on late Wednesday evening, police Police official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that soon after information of the suspicious material was received, police and CRPF rushed to the spot and sealed […]
Time to show results on ground: Advisor Bhatnagar to Engineers
Reviews pace & progress on implementation of JJM across J&K JAMMU, APRIL 13: Advisor to Lieutenant Governor, Rajeev Rai Bhatnagar today impressed upon the engineers of Jal Shakti Department to come up with tangible results regarding implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The Advisor was speaking […]
Kulgam attack: Injured civilian succumbs on way to hospital
A civilian, who was shot at by unknown gunmen in Kakran area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday evening, succumbed on way to hospital, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a civilian was shot at by suspected militants near his house on Wednesday evening. He was shifted to […]
DC Srinagar holds Public Grievance Redressal camp at Shalteng
Inspects progress of works on Rs 4.38 Cr ITI complex Zainakote, other developmental projects SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: In order to bring Administration at the door steps of people for an on spot resolution of their developmental issues, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad today held a Public Grievance Redressal Camp at Bemina in […]
Pr. Secy I&FC reviews progress of ongoing works at Hokersar wetland
SRINAGAR, APRIL 13: Principal Secretary, Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC), Ashok Kumar Parmar today visited Hokersar wetland and took stock of ongoing works being carried out there for the restoration of the wetland. The Principal Secretary was accompanied by Chief Engineer, I&FC, Kashmir, Naresh Kumar, S.E Hydraulic Circle, Budgam, Executive Engineer, Narbal, and other senior […]
Odisha: BJP to strengthen cadres in both rural and urban polls
The BJP leadership in Odisha has decided to strengthen its cadre after suffering heavy defeats in both rural and urban polls in the state recently. They are now aiming to restore pride in the 2024 general election. As part of this strategy to galvanise the party cadres, 10 Union ministers will visit 10 districts of […]
New Zealand Pacer Hamish Bennet Announces Retirement From Cricket After 2021-22 Season
New Zealand pacer Hamish Bennet has decided to pursue coaching and retire from his playing career at the end of the 2021-22 season. The 35-year-old, who made his New Zealand debut in 2010, confirmed the development to the country’s cricket website. “When I started out as a young kid bowling in the nets in Timaru, […]
Iran summons Afghan envoy after protesters attack diplomatic missions
DUBAI: Iran summoned the Afghan envoy to Tehran on Tuesday, Iranian state TV reported, a day after protesters threw rocks at Iranian diplomatic missions in Kabul and Herat over what they called “mistreatment of Afghan refugees” in the Islamic Republic. The protests began after videos posted on Twitter in recent days showed young Afghan refugees […]
PDD casual Labourer electrocuted to death in Anantnag
A 28-year-old casual labourer with PDD was electrocuted to death while repairing an electric line in this south Kashmir district on Wednesday, officials said. They said the casual labourer– Shabir Ahmad Khan, 28, son of Mohammad Iqbal Khan of Check Ishardas Mattan got electrocuted while repairing electric line at at Wantrag Kehribal. He was immediately […]