Development and Employment immaterial for people till K-issue is not resolved: PDP
Srinagar, Aug 27: Speaking on a felicitation ceremony on taking charge as State Secretary of PDP Dr Sammiullah said that he is a firm believer of the fact that only a tripartite dialogue between India Pakistan and Kashmiris can take us out from this unending cycle of violence and political instability. Dr Sammiullah reiterated the […]
Blasphemous caricature competition: Pakistan passes resolution, Will summon Dutch envoy
Islamabad, Aug 27: Pakistan Senate adopted a unanimous resolution on Monday against a caricature competition in Netherlands, which can hurt the sentiments of Muslims worldwide due to the heretical nature of the content. The resolution stated that a caricature competition will be held at the end of the year in Holland and Pakistani government should […]
Over 15 boys left path of militancy in South Kashmir: IGP
Srinagar, Aug 27: Inspector General of Police SP Pani Monday said that over 15 boys from South Kashmir have shunned militancy from past couple of months with the active role and support of their family members. He said police will help those youth in every possible way who want to join mainstream. “The graph of […]
Imran Khan defends Sidhu, stresses need for Pak-India dialogue to resolve conflicts including Kashmir
Islamabad, Aug 21:Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday called former Indian cricketer Navjot Singh Sidhu ambassador of peace and said those who are targeting him for visiting Pakistan are doing great disservice to peace in the subcontinet. “I want to thank Sidhu for coming to Pakistan for my oath taking. He was an ambassador […]
Peace on India-China border indicative of maturity: PM Narendra Modi at meeting with Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe
New Delhi, Aug 21: In his first visit to India following the Doklam standoff last year, China’s Defence Minister General Wei Fenghe called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday and discussed several important issues. PM Modi said the maintenance of peace in the border areas is indicative of the maturity with which the two […]
No one questioned Modi’s unscheduled visit to Pakistan: Sidhu
Chandigarh, Aug 21: Slamming those who criticised him for hugging the Pakistan Army Chief Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa, Punjab Cabinet minister Navjot Singh Sidhu on Tuesday said that no one had raised questions about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unscheduled visit to Pakistan. Defending his visit, he said: “My visit was not about politics but on […]
SC asks J&K government to file reply on alleged custodial torture of Kathua case witness
New Delhi, Aug 21: The Supreme Court today directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to file its response on a plea alleging custodial torture of the Kathua case witness by August 27. A bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud fixed the matter for further hearing in August […]
11 pilgrims die in Kishtwar road accident
Kishtwar, Aug 21: At least eleven persons were killed and another injured in a road accident at Keward area of Kishtwar on Tuesday morning when a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the track and rolled down the gorge. Kishtwat Deputy Commissioner Angrez Singh Rana said, “Eleven people have been killed and one injured […]
Start work on double shift to complete JCR flyover, TRC grade separator: Div Com
Srinagar, Aug 21: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed officers of ERA to expedite the construction of Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh (JCR) flyover and TRC grade separator and ensure its timely completion by starting work on double shift basis. The Divisional Commissioner made these directions while reviewing the progress of construction works of the two […]
Defending Article 35-A not confined to one region, religion anymore: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar, Aug 11: Defending the special status of Jammu and Kashmir is not confined to a particular region or religion anymore as the people of the state have realised its importance and sanctity, former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said on Saturday while referring to the reports of two BJP MLAs coming out in support of Article […]