IED found, defused in Kulgam
KULGAM : An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found near Masjid in Shurat area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday afternoon. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the IED was detected by Army’s 9RR, CRPF and J&K police near Amhadia Masjid in Shurat village, which was fit in a pipe. […]
Congress, CPI(M) should make their stand clear on Gupkar alliance in J&K: Union Min
Thiruvananthapuram,:Union Minister V Muraleedharan on Thursday attacked the Congress and CPI(M) accusing them of joining hands with the Gupkar alliance in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing the press, Muraleedharan demanded that the Congress and the CPI(M) should make their stand clear on backing ‘anti-national forces’. People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) has several Jammu and Kashmir […]
Centre contemplating sending high-level teams to states, UTs reporting rise in Covid cases
The Centre is contemplating sending high-level multidisciplinary teams to states and union territories that are reporting a rise in COVID-19 cases, the Health Ministry has said on Friday. The Centre had on Thursday rushed high-level teams to districts of Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Manipur to support these states’ efforts towards strengthening containment, surveillance, testing and […]
NY probes Trump consulting payments that reduced his taxes
New York’s Attorney General has sent a subpoena to the Trump Organisation for records related to consulting fees paid to Ivanka Trump as part of a broad civil investigation into the President’s business dealings, a law enforcement official said Thursday. The New York Times, citing anonymous sources, reported that a similar subpoena was sent to […]
‘Terrorism to tourism’: Upcoming England cricket trip gives Pakistan a boost
The return of England’s cricket team to Pakistan next year, their first visit since 2005, is a vote of confidence in the country’s improved security — but challenges remain, analysts say. Cricket-obsessed Pakistan spent a decade in international sporting isolation after gunmen targeted the Sri Lankan team bus in 2009 in Lahore during a Test series, killing […]
People’s participation in political process motive behind holding elections, says Naqvi
Srinagar : Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that the “Gupkar Declaration” will prove to be a “Death Declaration for Destructive and Dynasty Politics” in Jammu and Kashmir and people will teach them a lesson in the forthcoming DDC elections. According to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), the union […]
Kashmir can become hub of tourism, but people here chose terrorism: BJP leader
Srinagar: Former Union Minister and National spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday said that Article 370 can never be restored in Jammu and Kashmir, adding that the ‘Gupkar Gang’ is deceiving people by making promises over its restoration. Addressing a press conference in Srinagar, Hussain, who was appointed as Kashmir […]
LG Sinha condoles journalist Mudasir Ali’s sudden demise
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha has condoled the sudden demise of Greater Kashmir journalist, Mudasir Ali. Mudasir passed away Friday morning after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. “Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of young journalist Mudasir Ali. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and colleagues,” LG Sinha […]
BJP offensive
BJP has launched a major offensive against Congress and PAGD ahead of coming DDC and by polls of panchayats. It was started by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad who questioned the silence of Sonia and Rahul Gandhi over this issue and said that let the Congress come clean whether they are with the nation […]
Mughal road closed after fresh snowfall, 19 trapped persons rescued
Srinagar : The Mughal road, connecting Shopian and Poonch districts, has been closed even as authorities rescued 19 persons including a minor who had was trapped amid fresh snowfall along the thoroughfare last night, officials said on Friday. “19 persons have been rescued by teams of police and Army from Pir Ki Gali area during […]