The United States on Thursday launched a new peace initiative for Afghanistan by reaching out to the chief of Pakistan Army General Qamar Bajwa, Dawn reported US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo launched a new peace initiative for Afghanistan on Thursday Later, he announced that American and Nato troops in Afghanistan will also observe a […]
Srinagar: Home Minister Rajnath Singh has said that government would raise five more battalions of Indian Reserve Police (IRP) in Jammu and Kashmir. While talking to reporters at Kupwara during his visit, Singh said 60 percent of the vacancies for these IRP battalions will be reserved for the people of border areas. Earlier, the local […]
Srinagar: In a startling revelation, legislator from Langate, Engineer Rashid said that his Awami Itehad Party (AIP) boycotted the meeting with home minister Rajnath Singh after they were told by the government that they should not speak about Right to Self Determination with him. “After being asked not to speak for Right to self determination,AIP […]
A gunfight between militants and government forces broke out at Shiltheria area of Haril Langate in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district during wee hours of Friday Reports said that 30 RR cordoned off Dobimohalla Haril after receiving information about the presence of militants. As the forces reached the suspected spot, the hiding militants […]
Srinagar: Hundreds of Muslims, holding placards against Israel and the U.S., marched on Road in Magam town of Central Kashmir’s Budgam to protest against “Israeli occupation of Palestine” and “India’s forced occupation of Kashmir” on Friday. Under the banner of Maiwen Committee Tanzeemul Makatib Magam, the people gathered at Magam town and protested against the […]
Srinagar: Home minister Rajnath Singh said that the government has decided not to give hype to the talks with “separatist leaders” even as the minister said he would review situation after consulting ‘security establishment’ of the state and the chief minister to reach any conclusion on whether to extend the ‘ceasefire’ or not. While […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti hosted an Iftaar here Thursday evening. Those who were invited to CM’s iftaar party included Indian Home Minister Rajnath Singh; J&K Governor N N Vohra; Minister of State in PMO Dr. Jitendra Singh; Deputy CM Kavinder Gupta; ministers, judges of the High Court; several legislators and former CM Omar […]
Srinagar: Afghanistan cricket team has scripted history by whitewashing an international cricketing side Bangladesh in a 3-match Twenty20 series in Dehradun, India. In the third and final match of their t-20 series against Bangladesh, the Afghan team won by a thin margin of one run in a nail-biting finish to clinch the series 3-0. Batting […]
Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have foiled a rifle-snatching bid by suspected militants in Mattan area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Sources said that a group of three to four militants attacked a police post guarding the house of Advocate General, Jehangir Iqbal at Mattan with an intention to loot weapons. “However, the alert […]
Srinagar: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti Thursday said that suspension of security operations by the Centre had provided an atmosphere to the local youth in which they were able to nurture their creativities and display their talent. Mehbooba said that halt in operations had brought an attitudinal change among the youth. Mehbooba was talking while attending […]
