DUSHANBE, Tajikistan — Islamic State militants have rioted at a high-security prison just outside the capital in Tajikistan, killing three prison guards and 29 inmates, the Justice Ministry said on Monday. The ministry said the riot broke out late Sunday at the prison in Vakhdat, about six miles east of the capital, Dushanbe, after militants […]
Bhaderwah: Authorities Monday morning relaxed curfew in the entire Bhaderwah town of Chenab valley three days after witnessing improvement in the situation. A police official however said that prohibitory orders will remain in force to maintain law and order. “The relaxation in curfew was earlier announced from 10 am to 11 am but was later extended till 3 […]
Srinagar: A 65-year-old worker of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), who was injured critically yesterday after fired upon by unknown gunmen, succumbed to his wounds in SKIMS Soura on Monday. Medical Superintendent SKIMS Soura, Dr Farooq Jan said that Muhammad Jamal Bhat son of Mohd Ismail Bhat succumbed to injuries today at around 9:30 am. Jamal, […]
Islamabad: Apart from technical compliance, Pakistan needs to launch an aggressive diplomatic effort over the next four weeks to secure enough support and votes to exit the grey list of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) — the global watchdog on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating financing terror (CFT). A senior government official told Dawn […]
Washington: US President Donald Trump issued an ominous warning to Iran on Sunday, suggesting that if the Islamic republic attacks American interests, it will be destroyed. “If Iran wants to fight, that will be the official end of Iran. Never threaten the United States again,” Trump said in a tweet. Tensions between Washington and Tehran have […]
Budgam: Nocturnal clashes erupted in Central Kashmir’s Daharmuna village in Budgam district after government forces raided the village in a bid to arrest youth. Local residents said that government forces raided the village at around 2 in the night and tried to enter into some houses to arrest youths. However, the residents raised alarm, following which […]
Bandipora: Body of a missing teacher was recovered on Monday from Laharwapora gath near Wullar Lake in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Reports said that the body was spotted by locals in the Nallah and they immediately informed police. A police team reached the spot, and along with locals retrieved the dead body from the Nallah. The […]
RIO DE JANEIRO — A gang of gunmen roared up to a bar in Belem city in Brazil’s northern Para state and opened fire, killing six women and five men Sunday afternoon, media reports said. State officials would confirm only that “a massacre” occurred but gave no details. The G1 news website said police reported […]
Srinagar): Unidentified gunmen on Sunday evening shot at and injured an activist of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) at Zungalpora village of Kulgam district in south Kashmir. Reports said that the masked gunmen fired upon Mohd Jamal (65) son of Mohd Ismail outside his home. He said that Jamal suffered multiple bullet wounds and was rushed […]
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Sunday asserted that the paucity of civic amenities in the Srinagar city and the appalling condition of city roads debunks the tall claims of incumbent governor administration on providing basic and effective amenities to the people of Srinagar. While touring many localities of Khanyar constituency, party general secretary Haji Ali […]
