Lasith Malinga happy to make way for younger Sri Lankans
Colombo: Veteran Sri Lankan star Lasith Malinga said Thursday he was “very happy” to make way for younger players as he calls time on his illustrious 15-year career in the 50-over format. Malinga will play his final one-day international in Colombo Friday in the first of three ODIs against Bangladesh, but hopes to continue playing in […]
Dhoni to take patrolling, guard post duty in Kashmir with 106 Territorial Army Battalion
Former Indian skipper and Lieutenant Colonel (Honorary) MS Dhoni has begun his two-month training with Territorial Army unit of the Parachute Regiment (106 Para TA battalion) and he will be taking the duties of patrolling, guard and post duty in Kashmir. He will be with the unit, which is in Kashmir as part of Victor […]
Government secures RTI bill in Rajya Sabha; gets support of BJD, TRS, YSRCP
New Delhi: The government has managed to get the fence-sitters along to facilitate the passage of Right to Information (RTI) bill in Rajya Sabha despite the objections raised by the opposition. The government has the support of Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and Telangana Rashtra Samiti. “We will question the government about our concerns and if we […]
*Guv orders removal of munsiff*
*Srinagar:* Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has ordered the removal of a munsiff, accused of causing loss to the state exchequer by charging insufficient stamp duty, from service on the recommendation of the state high court. “…The governor, after having considered and accepted the recommendation of the Hon’ble High Court is pleased […]
ACB lodges FIR in J&K Bank’s insurance scam
JAMMU,: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) today lodged First Information Report (FIR) in Jammu and Kashmir Bank scam in which sacked Bank Chairman Parvez Ahmad Nengroo had signed insurance deal with IFFCO TOKIO with a view to give undue benefits to the company, where one of his relatives had been employed. After registration of FIR, the […]
Governor: Made my ‘kill’ remark in a fit of anger
Srinagar: Facing blistering criticism over his asking separatist militants to kill corrupt politicians and bureaucrats instead of police officials, Jammu and Kashmir governor Satya Pal Malik said on Monday that he had made the statement in a fit of anger and frustration due to the rampant corruption in the state. He said: “As governor, I should […]
Trump offers to mediate on Kashmir issue; India rejects
US President Donald Trump on Monday offered to be the “mediator” between India and Pakistan on the Kashmir issue as he met Prime Minister Imran Khan at the White House where the two leaders discussed a host of issues, including the Afghan peace process.Trump, who is known to make inaccurate statements, claimed that Prime Minister […]
Modi Made No Mediation Request, MEA
SRINAGAR: Official spokesman of the ministry of external affairs has clarified that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made no request to the US president Donald Trump. Raveesh Kumar, the spokesman said that all issues between India and Pakistan are strictly bilateral. “We have seen @POTUS’s remarks to the press that he is ready to mediate, […]
NHM to provide sanitary napkins at subsidized rate of Rs 6 per pack
Srinagar;The National Health Mission (NHM) under Rashtriya Kishore Swasthya Karyakram (RKSK) will distribute sanitary napkins to rural adolescent girls at the subsidized rates of Rs 6 per pack. The sanitary napkins will be provided under Menstrual Hygiene Scheme to rural adolescent girls of the age group of 10 to 19 years in 10 districts Rajouri, […]
In Kashmir: 317 cases under NDPS Act registered in 2018, Srinagar, Kulgam on top
Srinagar,: Even as the government launched drive against the rising drug menace in Jammu and Kashmir, the data prepared by the authorities claim that 317 cases have been registered Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in previous year with Srinagar and Kulgam topping the list of cases registered by the police. A data available […]