Give Messi time to decide on Argentina future: Saviola
Kolkata, Sept 28: Former Argentina forward Javier Saviola said Lionel Messi should not be hauled up for their World Cup exit and given ample time to decide on his international career. “We all know Argentina didn’t perform as expected in the last World Cup. But I think we should just let Messi be. Just let him […]
J&K Govt asks schools to celebrate ‘surgical strike day’
Srinagar, Sept 28: The Jammu and Kashmir government has asked Education Department officials to organise activities in public schools from September 28 to 30 to celebrate ‘surgical strike day’ and submit photos and videos of the celebrations by October 1. According to a circular by the Education Department Secretary, Wednesday, the Broadcasting and Information Ministry […]
An alliance between NC-PDP to defend Article 35-A, 370 a welcome move, says Altaf Bukhari
Srinagar,Sept 28: Former finance Minister and senior PDP leader Syed Altaf Bukhari on Friday welcomed the suggestion of J&K Civil Society Coordination Committee for tie up between NC and PDP for formation of the new government in Jammu and Kashmir to defend the Article 35-A and to fight communal forces. Bukhari said ,“The suggestion of J&K […]
Local body polls in J&K will help re-establish grassroots democracy, says Rajnath Singh
New Delhi, Sept 28: Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday said local body polls in Jammu and Kashmir will be of historic significance in many ways and help re-establish the long overdue grassroots democracy. In a statement, the home minister said the central government will provide all support, including central forces, for smooth conduct of panchayat […]
US wants ‘positive, constructive’ relations with Pakistan: Alice Wells
Washington, Sept 28: United States Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells on Thursday said, the US wants “positive and constructive” relations with Pakistan. In an interview with BBC Urdu, Wells said, “Pakistan is an important country in the region [South Asia] with an important part to play.” Responding to […]
Trade war will help India emerge as bigger trading, manufacturing base: Jaitley
New Delhi, Sep 28 : Finance Minister Arun Jaitley Friday said the ongoing global trade war may have created initial instability , but will gradually open up opportunities for India as a bigger trading and manufacturing base. Calling on businesses to adopt ethical practices, Jaitley said that entities should pay their due share of taxes as […]
For peace in subcontinent, peaceful resolution of Kashmir is must: Pak President
Islamabad, Sep 28 : President of Pakistan, Dr Arif Alvi has said that peace in the region was linked with peaceful resolution of Kashmir dispute. The President in a tweet on Friday said, “For peace in the subcontinent, peaceful resolution of Kashmir is a must. There is no alternate.”
Srinagar witness strict restrictions, JRL condemns genocide of Kashmiri youth
SRINAGAR, SEP 28 : Strict restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar city including old city in nwake of the shutdown call given by Joint Resistance Leadership against killing of a youth by forces on Thursday. Reports said a large contingent of police personnel were deployed in city putting restrictions on peoples movement. Joint Resistance […]
Russia, Pakistan sign MoU on gas pipeline from Iran
Moscow, Sep 28 : Russia and Pakistan signed a memorandum of understanding on implementing a project to build an underwater gas pipeline from Iran to Pakistan and India, the Russian Energy Ministry said in a statement Thursday. “The memorandum provides for the identification of authorized organisations through which the project will be supported, including during […]
Tariq Anwar quits NCP, LS after Pawar praises Modi
Bihar, Sep 28 : Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) General Secretary Tariq Anwar on Friday quit the party and the Lok Sabha, expressing his disagreement with party chief Sharad Pawar who gave a clean chit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Rafale deal. “I have resigned from the NCP as well as the membership of […]