A day after Israeli forces killed at least 59 Palestinians in Gaza during protests against the opening of the US embassy in Jerusalem, the use of brutal forces has been widely condemned on Monday, AP reported. “At least 128 nations, including France, Britain, and Russia have backed the UN resolution condemning the decision of recognizing […]
While making the history, a Chinese mountaineer Xia Boyu, 70, who lost both legs to frostbite while attempting to climb Everest four decades ago finally, fulfilled his dream on Monday. Xia Boyu, 70, reached the top of the world’s highest peak at 8:40 am, becoming the first double leg amputee to accomplish the feat from […]
At least 11 women were died by “heatstroke”, when people gathered to receive Iftar handout on Monday afternoon, at a Madrasa field in Nalua Union’s Gatiadenga (Hangarmukh) area of Chottogram, said police and a local representative. Nalua Union Parishad Chairperson Taslima Akhtar told UNI that KSRM steel factory authorities distribute materials for preparing Iftar to […]
Border Security Force (BSF) trooper was killed inn cross-border firing along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Tuesday. “The slain constable has been identified as Devinder Singh. He was injured in the firing ans succumbed to his injuries later,” a BSF official said here. “He was killed after Pakistan rangers started ceasefire violation […]
Iconic writer Saadat Hasan Manto’s fight for freedom of expression and his struggles with the pain of Partition more than half-a-century ago have lent a voice to the various movements of contemporary society reflected at the 71st Cannes film festival. Premiered in Un Certain Regard section of the Cannes festival on Sunday, ‘Manto’ by actor-director […]
The 86-km-long Mughal road reopened on Monday after remaining closed for traffic on Sunday due to fresh landslides, triggered by rain. However, Heavy Motor Vehicle (HMV) will continue to ply one-way only while Light Motor Vehicles (LMVs) will operate from both sides, a traffic police official told UNI. He said traffic on the Mughal road, […]
Days after Mehbooba Mufti called for a unilateral cease fire, defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said “Indian Army has to firmly handle any terrorism which threatens the peace and harmony of Jammu and Kashmir as a state and of the rest of country,” India Today reported. The defence minister said the army’s position is […]
Minister for Rural Development Department and Panchayati Raj, Abdul Rehman Veeri today laid the foundation stone of Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bijbehara. The hospital will be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 14.47 crore and will be executed by J andK Police Housing Corporation. Deputy Commissioner Anantnag, Mohammad Younis Malik, CMO Anantnag Dr FazilKochak, […]
Yousaf Saleem, the visually impaired lawyer, is set to become the first blind judge in Pakistan, according to a report in The News International. Saleem, who was earlier dropped for being blind, has been reconsidered and recommended for the position of the civil judge after intervention by Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib […]
District Development Commissioner, Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary today directed the officials to assess the losses to crops and property in Thanamandi due to Hailstorm and cloudburst, on priority basis so that approval of compensation and restoration of public infrastructure is done on fast track basis. The DDC said that instant relief and compensation was paid […]
