US-Taliban discuss Intra-Afghan talks to bring final peace in Afghanistan

US-Taliban discuss Intra-Afghan talks to bring final peace in Afghanistan

Srinagar, August 04: The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo had a video conference with the Taliban’s deputy leader Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar and discussed the start of the intra-Afghan talks and the ongoing situation, said spokesman Suhail Shaheen, Tolo news reported. The two sides called the release of the remaining Taliban prisoners “important,” Shaheen […]

Indo-Pak armies trade gunfire along LoC in Mendhar

Indo-Pak armies trade gunfire along LoC in Mendhar

Poonch, Aug 04: The armies of India and Pakistan on Tuesday exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati sector of Sub Division Mendhar in Poonch district. Officials said that on Tuesday morning, Pakistan army violated ceasefire and resorted to unprovoked firing  in areas of Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district. Many areas […]

Military, intelligence, civil admin top brass to ensure readiness to meet anticipated security challenges

Military, intelligence, civil admin top brass to ensure readiness to meet anticipated security challenges

Srinagar, Aug 03: The top brass of military, intelligence agencies and civil administration have discussed anticipated security challenges for the upcoming anniversary of abrogation of article 370, militant recruitment, infiltration and COVID 19 in their core group meeting.     The General Officer Commanding (GOC), Chinar Corps, Lt Gen B.S. Raju, and Director General Police, Jammu […]

Forces claimed to have defused IED in Pattan

Forces claimed to have defused IED in Pattan

Pattan, Aug 04: Goverenment  forces on Tuesday claimed to have defused an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by suspected militants in Tappar village of Pattan in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Official sources said that forces detected and defused an improvised explosive device (IED) planted on the road near petrol pump Tappar in  Pattan area of  […]

KU postpones MBBS exams

KU postpones MBBS exams

Srinagar, Aug 03: The Kashmir University on Monday postponed the regular and supplementary MBBS examinations the date sheets of which had been issued recently. The fresh dates for the deferred examinations shall be notified separately. Meanwhile KU Controller Examinations Prof Farooq A Mir also confirmed postpone of MBBS exams.

Woman dies for want of ambulance in Poonch, authorities assure action

Woman dies for want of ambulance in Poonch, authorities assure action

Poonch, August 3: A 40-year-old woman on Monday died as she could not be referred to District hospital Rajouri for better health facilities due to the alleged non-availability of an ambulance. The relatives of the woman staged a protest and demanded action against the concerned even as Medical Superintendent District hospital Poonch Dr Shamim Bhatti […]

590 New Covid-19 cases in J&K, tally crosses 22000 mark

590 New Covid-19 cases in J&K, tally crosses 22000 mark

Srinagar, August 3: Jammu and Kashmir on Monday reported 590 covid-19 cases including 60 travelers, taking the overall tally past 22000 mark in J&K. Official sources said that among them 157 were from Jammu and 433 from Kashmir Valley. Giving the district-wise break up, the sources said that Srinagar reported 180 cases, Baramulla 23, Pulwama […]