JK Bank chairman announces cash award for six security guards, driver
Srinagar, Aug 11: J&K Bank Chairman & CEO, Parvez Ahmed, today announced a cash reward of Rs.50,000 each for six bank security guards who foiled the attempt of unidentified gunmen to loot the bank on different occasions. Besides, a bank driver, who is on adhoc basis in the bank, has also been given the same […]
JK Bank launches cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Mission in collaboration with JDA
Srinagar, Aug 11: JK Bank in collaboration with Jammu Development Authority (JDA) today launched a three day cleanliness drive under Swachh Bharat Mission to promote upkeep of surroundings and environment for healthy living. The drive was flagged off jointly by Chairman and CEO, JK Bank, Parvez Ahmed, and Vice Chairman, JDA, RK Shavan in presence […]
SSA teachers’ stages protest to demand implementation of 7th pay commission
SRINAGAR, AUGUST 09 : SSA teachers held a protest demonstration here in Srinagar demanding the implementation of 7th pay commission. The teachers from various district of Kashmir valleys assembled here in Sher-e-Kashmir Park and chanted slogans against the government for not fulfilling their demands. The protesting teachers demanded implementation of 7th pay commission for SSA […]
Cabinet approves Triple Talaq Bill amendments
New Delhi [India], Aug 9): The Union Cabinet on Thursday approved amendments in the much-debated Triple Talaq Bill by including the provision of bail from a magistrate for the offence. However, the offence still remains non-bailable. While briefing the media, Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad clarified that the Cabinet has proposed three amendments. First, if […]
PDP and BJP continue to be in a tactical alliance : Omar Abdullah
Budgam, Aug 09: National Conference Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah on Thursday said that there was no doubt left anymore that PDP and BJP continue to be in a tactical alliance despite BJP’s withdrawal of support to the PDP. The NC Vice President said this had against become clear when PDP’s two MPs in the […]
Khan’s party and allies secure over 180 seats in NA: Chaudhry
Islamabad, Aug 9: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party and its allies have secured over 180 seats in the National Assembly, a senior party leader said today, days after Imran Khan was nominated by his party for the next prime minister of Pakistan. The party has already claimed to have crossed the magical figure of 172 required to […]
US to slap crippling sanctions on Russia over nerve agent attack in Britain
Washington/London, Aug 9: The US today said it will impose tough new sanctions on Russia after determining that Moscow used a deadly military-grade nerve agent to kill a former Russian double agent and his daughter in the UK. Sergei Skripal, a former Russian spy, and his daughter Yulia Skripal were hospitalised and treated for a nerve […]
13-year-old ambidextrous bowler impresses at Muzaffarabad trials
Muaffarabad, Aug 09: Continuing with their mission of unearthing amazing talent for Pakistan Cricket, the coaches at Pakistan Super League team Lahore Qalandars have spotted a unique talent, a 13-year old ambidextrous bowler. Hammad Baig, a student of grade seven, was among the aspiring Qalandars who appeared at the open trials in Muzaffarabad on Thursday. […]
Asia Cup encounter between Pakistan, India likely to be rescheduled
Dubai, Aug 09: The upcoming Asia Cup encounter between Pakistan and India on September 19 is likely to be rescheduled after the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) demanded a change in the fixture dates. The 14th edition of Asia Cup was already marred with controversy after the tournament was moved from India to […]
India has asked China to stop construction in PaK : Government
New Delhi, Aug 09: India has conveyed its concern to Beijing over Chinese construction activities in Pakistan Administrated Kashmir (PaK) and has asked them to stop it, the Rajya Sabha was informed today. In a written response to a question in the Rajya Sabha, V K Singh, Minister of State in the External Affairs Ministry, said […]