SC hears Sara Pilot’s plea challenging brother Omar Abdullah’s detention; to be taken up on March 17
The PSA was invoked last month against Omar Abdullah and PDP leader Mehbooba Mufti, also a former chief minister, six months after they were taken into preventive detention in the wake of the abrogation of Article 370 on August 5. The Supreme Court heard Sara Pilot’s plea Thursday challenging the detention of his brother and National Conference […]
Erdogan demands EU help in Syria to end migrant crisis
ANKARA: Turkey’s president warned on Wednesday that a fresh migrant crisis could be resolved only if Europe supports its efforts in Syria, as violent clashes broke out between refugees and police on the Greek border. Thousands of migrants have massed at the Greek frontier with Turkey since President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced last week that […]
Supreme Court to consider listing CAA case after Holi break
The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to consider the request made by the Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) to list the case challenging the validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) after the Holi break. The IUML is one the petitioners before the top court challenging the constitutional validity of the contentious citizenship law. Senior […]
‘Frustrating’ washout puts India into women’s T20 World Cup final, England out
India reached their first women’s Twenty20 World Cup final after their last-four clash against England was washed out Thursday, sparking calls to include reserve days in future events. Harmanpreet Kaur’s unbeaten side were due to face the 2009 champions at the Sydney Cricket Ground, but the rain began pouring early in the day and barely […]
Jamkash Vehicleades Kashmir launches new Vitara Brezza
The unveiling was done by the Chief Guest of the occasion ArunGandotra President, Credit J&K Bank in presence of Irfan Ahmad (Managing Director Jamkash Vehicleades (Kashmir)Pvt Ltd.), along with Syed Rayees Maqbool (Zonal Head Central 1), Farhat Abbas (Cluster Head 1), Zaffar Akeel (Branch Head Residency Road). According to the statement, all top management of […]
Kashmir’s special police officer, civilian killed in Sopore attack
A special police officer and a shopkeeper were killed in a militant attack in Warpora village in north Kashmir’s Sopore town on Wednesday evening. Locals said that unidentified gunmen fired at Special Police Officer Wajhat Ahmad at Warpora market on Wednesday evening. In the shoot-out, Ahmad and a shopkeeper Omar Subhan recieved bullet injuries […]
Efforts underway to enlist Mughal Gardens on UNESCO World Heritage
SRINAGAR, MARCH 04: In order to preserve and promote heritage treasure of the Valley, government is taking serious efforts to bring famous Mughal Gardens on the map of World Heritage site of UNESCO. The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a meeting to review the preparation of nomination-dossier for listing of Mughal gardens […]
First ever Khelo India-Winter Games to begin from March 07
Div Com reviews arrangements, 830 players from country will participates in mega event SRINAGAR, MARCH 04: The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a high-level meeting to review all arrangements put in place for first ever Winter Games under Khelo India (a National Programme for development of sports). The mega national event will […]
High Court seeks Centre’s response on evacuation
JAMMU, MARCH 04: Jammu and Kashmir High Court today sought the Centre’s response on a plea filed by a Budgam resident regarding the evacuation of J&K students and other persons from coronavirus hit Iran. The High Court directed the administrations of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh to ensure creation of proper isolation and quarantine facilities […]
DDC Pulwama for effective implementation of JJM
PULWAMA, MARCH 4: The District development Commissioner, Pulwama, Dr Raghav Langer today convened a meeting of District Water and Sanitation Mission to finalize the District Action Plan 100 percent coverage of households under Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. The meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Commissioner Development, SE PHE, members of the […]