Atmosphere not conducive: SC defers Shaheen Bagh hearing
The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred the hearing on petitions to remove the anti-citizenship law protesters from Delhi’s Shaheen Bagh to March 23 saying that the environment is not conducive to hear PILs. “Environment isn’t very conducive to hear Shaheen Bagh protests case. Sanity has to be maintained by everyone when a matter is to […]
Delhi violence: Doval, tasked with bringing situation under control, briefs Cabinet Committee on Security
Concerned over the deteriorating law and order situation in the national capital, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval the mandate to restore normalcy in riot-hit northeast Delhi where at least 20 people have been killed in the communal violence, officials said on Wednesday. Immediately after taking over the assignment, […]
Trump renews offer to mediate on Kashmir, but skirts CAA
India and the United States on Tuesday strengthened their partnership with agreements on healthcare and energy, and issued a joint statement that designated the two countries as “Comprehensive Global Strategic partners”. The statement followed bilateral talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modiand U.S. President Donald Trump, during which the later renewed his offer to mediate between India and Pakistan […]
Two injured in cross LoC firing in Poonch
Srinagar Two persons were injured after armies of India and Pakistan resorted to cross border shelling and firing on the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district. An official said that the Pakistani army opened fire and used mortar shells on the Indian army’s posts in Kirni, Qasba and Shahpura areas. He said that the […]
NIA Raids Houses of Militants in Pulwama
SRINAGAR: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday conducted raids in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district in connection with the Ban toll plaza encounter case. According to sources NIA conducted raids at several houses including the residential places of militants. The house of top Jaish-e-Muhammad commander Zahid Ahmad Wani in Karimabad Pulwama was also raided in this morning. […]
Top Court Notice To J&K Administration Over Mehbooba Mufti’s Detention
Mehbooba Mufti, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) chief, was charged under the PSA after the end of her six-month detention since August – when the government ended special status to Jammu and Kashmir. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today sent a notice to the Jammu and Kashmir over a petition by daughter of former Jammu and […]
Rolling Football Trophy concludes at S. P. College
The Rolling Football tournament organised by S. P. College under the banner of Higher Education Department concluded here with the final match played between GDC Boys Baramulla and GDC boys Anantnag. Both teams scored one goal each in the allotted time. The match was decided by tie-breaker and was won by GDC Boys Baramulla by […]
Awareness camp on KCC held in Ganderbal
District Agriculture Department today organized an awareness camp on Kissan Credit Card (KCC), here today. District Development Commissioner, Shafqat Iqbal was chief guest on the occasion. ADC Ganderbal, Farooq Ahmad Baba, CPO, Anika Mushtaq, Chief Agriculture Officer, District Lead Bank Manager, BDC Chairpersons, representatives of RESTI and scores of farmers attended the camp. Speaking on […]
DDC Kulgam inaugurates Chess, Carrom competition
District Development Commissioner, Kulgam, Showkat Aijaz Bhat today inaugurated inter Block District level Chess and Carrom competition here at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Kulgam. The Sports Event has been organized by District Youth Service and Sports Office Kulgam. The winning students from this competition will get access to represent the District at State level […]
Handicraft awareness cum artisan camps scheduled in Anantnag
ANANTNAG, FEBRUARY 25: According to Assistant Director Handicrafts Anantnag, the schedule for conduct of Handicraft awareness cum artisan camps for Anantnag District have been chalked out. The camps will be held at Town Hall Kokernag on 24th February, at Marraige Hall Bijbehra on 26th February and at Cafeteria Verinag on 3rd March.