China announces sanctions against 11 U.S. officials

China announces sanctions against 11 U.S. officials

BEIJING, August 10: China on Monday announced sanctions against 11 U.S. officials with egregious records on Hong Kong affairs, according to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian at a press briefing, Xinhua news agency reported Zhao made the remarks in response to a request for comment on the so-called sanctions by the U.S. government against […]

Shah Faesal quits politics; Likely to re-join administration

Shah Faesal quits politics; Likely to re-join administration

Srinagar, Aug 10: Bureaucrat-turned-politician Shah Faesal on Monday resigned as president of Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement(JKPM), the party which he had formed in March 2019. The announcement of Faesal quitting politics was made by Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Movement. “Dr Shah Faesal had informed State Executive Members that he is not in a position to […]

58 die in Pakistan monsoon floods

58 die in Pakistan monsoon floods

Karachi, August 10:  The death toll from three days of heavy monsoon rains triggering flash floods in Pakistan has risen to at least 58, officials said on Sunday, Anadolou news agency reported.According to the report, Sindh, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan in particular have been badly hit by the recent rain spell, flash floods and gusty winds […]

Militants shot dead 5 BJP workers in a month

Militants shot dead 5 BJP workers in a month

Srinagar, Aug 10: In the span of one month, militants have shot dead five BJP workers including three of a family here in Kashmir Valley. These attacks have created ripples among BJP workers who are demanding security even as BJP Spokesperson Altaf Thakur is demanding safe accommodation in every district headquarters for BJP workers. Lat […]

Two militant associates arrested in Sopore

Two militant associates arrested in Sopore

Sopore, Aug 09: Jammu and Kashmir police on Monday claimed to have arrested two militant associates from north Kashmir’s Sopore Baramullah District. Officials said that Joint team of 22RR, SOG, CRPF 179, 92 BN and Sopore police laid  naka at Darpora Bomai and arrested two Active militant associates. Police spokesman confirmed and  identified both as […]

Twelve injured in road accident at Ganderbal

Twelve injured in road accident at Ganderbal

Ganderbal, Aug 10: At least 12 persons were injured after a vehicle they were travelling in skidded off the road and turned turtle in Baderkund area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Monday. An official said that a mini bus carrying passengers while on way to Ganderbal skidded off  at Baderkund along the national Highway […]