Kashmiri journalists targets of paramilitaries violence with govt’s ‘tacit consent’: RSF

Kashmiri journalists targets of paramilitaries violence with govt’s ‘tacit consent’: RSF

Srinagar: Reporters Sans Frontiers on Thursday said that the reportage from Kashmiri journalists working for local media outlets are often the targets of violence by paramilitaries acting with the central government’s tacit consent. In its 2019 report, the RSF said that the region, that the authorities regard as sensitive continues to be very difficult. Foreign reporters are […]

Time Magazine names Imran Khan, Jacinda Ardern among ‘100 Most Influential People’ of 2019

Time Magazine names Imran Khan, Jacinda Ardern among ‘100 Most Influential People’ of 2019

Srinagar: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been named among the ‘100 Most Influential People’ of 2019 by Time magazine. The list, unveiled on Wednesday, has chosen the “influential people” under four categories: leaders, pioneers, artists, icons and titans. New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, who received global acclaim for her handling of the aftermath of […]

Benjamin Netanyahu formally named next Israeli Prime Minister

Benjamin Netanyahu formally named next Israeli Prime Minister

Jerusalem: Israeli President Reuven Rivlin on Wednesday formally handed Benjamin Netanyahu his letter of appointment to start building a coalition government following last week’s general election. In a televised ceremony, Rivlin told Netanyahu that in consultations with all parties elected to the incoming 120-seat parliament, “65 MPs recommended you.” Rivlin had sounded out delegations from […]

Kashmir shuts, internet suspended as polling for Srinagar parliamentary constituency begins

Kashmir shuts, internet suspended as polling for Srinagar parliamentary constituency begins

Srinagar: Kashmir valley is observing a complete shutdown on Thursday while the polling for the Srinagar parliamentary seat in the second phase of Lok Sabha elections began today morning. Authorities have suspended mobile internet services across the region. Reports said that all shops and other business establishments are shut in Srinagar while traffic is off the […]

LS Polls 2019: Traffic police Srinagar issues advisory

LS Polls 2019: Traffic police Srinagar issues advisory

Srinagar: , Apr 17: Traffic Police Srinagar city on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory for motorists in view of Lok Sabha polls for the Srinagar parliamentary constituency tomorrow. “In view of the Lok Sabha Elections-2019, District Magistrate Srinagar order issued under endstt. No. DMS/Jud/144CrPC/2019/331-334/2019 dated 16.04.2019 to provide hassle free movement of the polling staff […]

Central Jail inmates call off hunger strike

Central Jail inmates call off hunger strike

Srinagar: Central Jail inmates called off hunger strike on Wednesday, following assurances from district administration team led by Tehsildar Khanyar Abdur Rehman Dar. Sources said that prisoners had decided not to meet any one and had called for strike inside prison since the recent protests inside the jail following which cases were registered against some […]

‘Yahan jungle ka kanoon chal raha hai’: Mehbooba Mufti

‘Yahan jungle ka kanoon chal raha hai’: Mehbooba Mufti

Kasheef Sayed Srinagar: The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba that Kashmir is being run by the law of the jungle “‘Yahan jungle ka kanoon chal raha hai (Here the law of the jungle has been implemented),” Mehbooba told reporters at Shangus Anantnag. “Yesterday a SDM was thrashed by the army, employees also beaten. Our […]

US, Turkey failed to break deadlock over Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400s: Reports

US, Turkey failed to break deadlock over Ankara’s purchase of Russian S-400s: Reports

Moscow: The recent negotiations between the United States and Turkey have failed to overcome an impasse over Ankara’s plans to deploy Russian S-400 anti-aircraft weapon systems, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing unnamed officials. The newspaper noted that on Monday, US President Donald Trump held a White House meeting with Turkish Finance Minister Berat Albayrak. The […]