‘Not tenable’: India on Nepal Parliament clearing bill to redraw political map
Hours after Nepal’s lower house of Parliament unanimously voted to amend the Constitution seeking to make alterations in the country’s political map, India on Saturday termed the move untenable and said it was not based on “historical facts or evidence”. “This artificial enlargement of claims is not based on historical fact or evidence and is […]
LAWDA carries out massive demolition drive
Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Lakes and Waterways Development Authority (LAWDA) today carried out a massive demolition drive in Habak Batapora, Teilbal, Braine, and Check Sadarbal. 05 illegal constructions that include 02 single storey houses, 02 double storey houses and two gate pillars raised illegally were demolished on spot under the supervision of Enforcement Officer. An […]
SMC to hold floor test for Mayor post on Tuesday
Srinagar, June 13 (KNS): Srinagar Municipal Corporation has decided to hold floor test for the post of Mayor on Tuesday morning. Speaking to KNS, SMC Commissioner Gazanafar Ali said that floor test for the post of Mayor would be held on Tuesday at Banquet hall Srinagar. ” We have received the permission from Deputy Commissioner […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 1,35,277 stranded JK residents; 94,069 via Lakhanpur, 41,208 through special trains
JAMMU, JUNE 13: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 1,35,277 JK residents, stranded in other parts of the country due to COVID lockdown, via Lakhanpur and through special trains and buses till date amid strict observance of all necessary guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures. As per the official data received in this regard, […]
03 Drug Peddlers Arrested in Awantipora: Police
Srinagar, June 13: Awantipora police on Saturday claimed to have arrested three drug peddlers and have recovered 21 kilograms of Poppy straw from their possession in Kawani Crossing in South Kashmir’s Awantipora district. A police statement issued to KNS said, continuing its drive against drug Peddlers Awantipora Police arrested four drug peddlers and recovered twenty […]
The worst is yet to come in Delhi and Mumbai, writes Barkha Dutt
The financial backbone and the political nerve-centre of our country are both reeling. And the worst is still yet to come. With the biggest single-day jump in cases this week, it’s critical to understand what is going on in Mumbai and Delhi — that along with Ahmedabad and Chennai — have become the cities to […]
Petrol price hiked by 59 paise per litre, diesel by 58 paise in seventh increase in a row
Petrol price on Saturday was hiked by 59 paise per litre and diesel by 58 paise as oil companies for the seventh day in a row adjusted retail rates in line with costs since ending an 82-day hiatus in rate revision. Petrol price in Delhi was hiked to Rs 75.16 per litre from Rs 74.57, […]
New virus cases raise fears in Chinese capital; markets closed
BEIJING: Beijing closed two markets on Friday and delayed the return of primary school students after three fresh coronavirus cases emerged in the capital — the first after two months of no infections in the city. They raised fears of a resurgence after China had largely brought domestic coronavirus infections under control. The majority of […]
Sarfraz, Haider earn selections for England tour in 29-man Pakistan squad
LAHORE: Former captain Sarfraz Ahmed and uncapped batsman Haider Ali were the major inclusions when Pakistan chief selector-cum-head coach Misbah-ul-Haq announced on Friday an expanded 29-member squad for the three Tests and as many T20 Internationals against England. Also returning to the national side is the aging Sohail Khan, the 36-year-old who last played at […]
JKAP concerned over plight of non-COVID patients
Srinagar, June 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President (JKAP) president Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Saturday said the healthcare system in J&K can no longer afford to focus exclusively on COVID-19 containment, oblivious that its response to the pandemic is jeopardising the wellbeing and life of other non-COVID patients. In a statement issued […]