Pakistan disallows flights taking off from Srinagar for Sharjah from flying over its airspace

Pakistan disallows flights taking off from Srinagar for Sharjah from flying over its airspace

Srinagar, Nov 03: In a surprising move, the Pakistan has disallowed flights, taking off from Srinagar international airport for Sharjah, from flying its airspace, sources said on Wednesday.  Sources said that the authorities in Pakistan have disallowed the flights taking off from Srinagar for Sharjah from flying its territory. They said that the flight will […]

Summoning of student leaders, political activist to police station: Kargil Democratic Alliance says it shows extreme authoritarianism

Summoning of student leaders, political activist to police station: Kargil Democratic Alliance says it shows extreme authoritarianism

Kargil, Nov 3: The move of Police in Kargil to summon students and political activists for being active on social media and organizing different protest marches has drawn flak. Kargil Democratic Alliance while condemning the police move has stated that such action goes against the tenants of democracy and Indian Constitution. Sources told news agency […]

Mohan Lal, Muhammad Akram Chowdary appointed as High Court Judges

Mohan Lal, Muhammad Akram Chowdary appointed as High Court Judges

Srinagar, Nov 3: Mohan Lal and Muhammad Akram Chowdary have been appointed judges of the High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Additional Secretary to the Government of India , Ministry of Law and Justice, Rajinder Kashyap in this regard has issued a formal order stating that President of India is pleased to appoint […]

Ahead of Diwali, Govt bans sale and use of firecrackers containing harmful chemicals in J&K

Ahead of Diwali, Govt bans sale and use of firecrackers containing harmful chemicals in J&K

Srinagar, Nov 02: Ahead of Diwali, the Jammu and Kashmir government on Tuesday banned sale and use of firecrackers containing harmful chemicals in the Union Territory. According to a public notice issued by Jammu and Kashmir State Emergency Operation Centre (JKSEOC), only “green-crackers” (eco-friendly) are permitted for sale and use. “Deepawali or Diwali is a […]

Cold Conditions Prevail In Kashmir; Gulmarg, Pahalgam Freeze

Cold Conditions Prevail In Kashmir; Gulmarg, Pahalgam Freeze

Srinagar, Nov 3: Night temperature fell further across Kashmir Valley even as sub-zero conditions prevailed in Pahalgam and Gulmarg, officials said on Wednesday.    A meteorological department official here said that Srinagar recorded a low of 2.0°C against 2.6°C on the previous night. Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, recorded minimum temperature of 1.6°C against […]

Seven Killed in Twin Explosions in Kabul

Seven Killed in Twin Explosions in Kabul

Kabul: Two explosions occurred in Kabul city’s police district 10 on Tuesday, officials confirmed, Tolo news reported Bilal Karimi, deputy spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, said the first explosion occurred in front of the Sardar Mohammad Daud Khan hospital. According to Karimi, the second explosion also occurred in an area close to the hospital. Gunfire […]

Kashmir’s suffering go beyond economic catastrophe: Dr Farooq

Kashmir’s suffering go beyond economic catastrophe: Dr Farooq

Srinagar, Nov 02: The Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President and MP from Srinagar Dr Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday said that the prolonged uncertainty in J&K is taking a heavy toll on every sector, saying the depth of Kashmir’s suffering goes beyond economic catastrophe. According to a statement, Dr Farooq said this while addressing a […]

Creating SIA aimed at strengthening repressive apparatus in J&K: PAGD

Creating SIA aimed at strengthening repressive apparatus in J&K: PAGD

Srinagar, Nov 02: People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Tuesday said that the latest decision of the Administration to create state Investigating Agency (SIA) by all counts is only aimed to strengthen the repressive apparatus in this region. PAGD in a statement  said that the formation of one more agency empowered with unbridled powers […]