India have very good chance to beat Australia in all formats: VVS Laxman
The Virat Kohli-led Indian team has a “very good chance” of beating hosts Australia in all three formats – ODIs, T20Is, and Tests – in the encounters beginning on November 27 in Sydney with an ODI, says former India batsman VVS Laxman. The Hyderabadi, who revelled playing in Australia and piled up 1,236 runs at […]
India enters crucial phase in fight against COVID-19; can’t let guard down at this juncture: Ambani
Reliance Industries Chairman and Managing Director Mukesh Ambani on Saturday said India had entered a crucial phase in its fight against coronavirus and could not afford to let the guard down at this juncture. He said the bold reforms undertaken by the government would lead to swift recovery and rapid progress in the years to […]
Centre sabotaging participation of non-BJP political parties in DDC polls: Mehbooba
PDP president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday accused the Centre of “sabotaging” the participation of political parties other than the BJP in the District Development Council (DDC) polls in Jammu and Kashmir by not allowing them to campaign freely. Mehbooba’s allegations came as major political parties in the Valley, including the NC and the PDP, blame […]
Afghan govt, Taliban resolve issues stalling peace talks
ISLAMABAD: The Afghan government and the Taliban have resolved key sticking points that had stalled peace talks for weeks, several sources said on Friday, clearing the way for negotiations to move forward. Talks started on Sept 12 in the Qatari capital Doha but almost immediately faltered over disagreements about the agenda, the basic framework of […]
Two militant associates of Jaish-e-Mohammad outfit arrested: Police
Srinagar :Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two Jash-e-Mohammad militant associates in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Awantiopora. In a statement, the police said that it arrested two militant associates with outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad from Tral and Pampore area who are involved in providing shelter, support, logistics as well as in transporting of arms/ ammunition […]
Police officer suspended for taking ‘bribe’, probe ordered
Baramulla: A Police officer was placed under suspension after allegedly taking bribe at Police Post Palhalan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Police officials said that a case has been registered against the officer and an investigation is underway. He has been placed under suspension and a departmental enquiry has also been initiated against him, they […]
Rights of nomads
The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has made it clear that their efforts were afoot to provide the rights to the people living in the forests and they are going to implement the forest act in letter and spirit within the time of March 2021. Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir has directed all the […]
Army personnel killed in cross-LoC firing in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar : An Army man was killed while another sustained injuries during cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Lam Sub Sector of Nowshera in Rajouri district. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the Army man who lost life is of the rank of Havaldar while the injured is of […]
NC seeks deferment of election to post of mayor of SMC till results of bye-elections are declared
The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference contesting candidates in SMC elections on Friday filed a complaint challenging the issuance of notification for the conduct of elections to the post of Mayor by Secretary SMC. According to statement issued to KNS, Terming the SMC move a gross violation of the Model code of Conduct, party’s contesting […]
COVID-19: Govt evacuates 9, 28,252 stranded JK residents; 7, 87,960 via Lakhanpur, 1, 40,292 through special trains
JAMMU, NOVEMBER 20: The Jammu and Kashmir Government has evacuated about 9,28,252 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, […]