Srinagar: The weather has been pleasant across Kashmir this winter. But the change in the weather has not set celebrations here as the new pattern has sounded alarm bells among farmers, ecologists and environmental experts. January this year has not yet witnessed rain or snowfall, the first time since 1980, raising concern about the availability […]
Geneva: The head of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees said today that Russia, Kuwait and nine European countries have agreed to speed up their contributions to help fill a shortfall left by the Trump administration’s decision to greatly reduce crucial US funding. Commissioner General Pierre Krahenbuhl of the UN Relief and Works Agency also […]
New Delhi: India has extended an agreement with Pakistan linking the two countries through the Munabao- Khokhrapar rail line, the railways said today. The extension comes at a time tension prevailed along the border between the two countries in Jammu and Kashmir. The agreement to link the two countries by rail was signed in 2006 […]
New Delhi: Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan, who has vast experience in counter-insurgency operations, today took charge as the new Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army. He succeeds Lt General A K Bhatt who will assume charge of the Srinagar-based 15 Corps. Lt Gen Chauhan has held several important posts in the […]
New Delhi: The Army major, who was mentioned in the FIR over death of two civilians in the firing incident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, was not present at the spot of the incident, Army sources claimed today. The Army has launched an investigation into the incident, they added. “The major was not present […]
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Congress chief G A Mir today alleged that the PDP-BJP government in the state had no clear road map to deal with the “deteriorating” security situation in Kashmir. He also claimed that the government had not learnt its lessons and was indulging in rhetorics while the ground situation continued to be […]
Lahore: Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief and Mumbai attacks mastermind Hafiz Saeed today said his group will observe a 10-day ‘Kashmir solidarity Ashra’ starting from February 2. “We will hold rallies, conferences and seminars across Pakistan to show solidarity with the Kashmirs,” Saeed said. Saeed, who was listed under UN Security Council Resolution 1267 in December 2008, was […]
Srinagar: The government Tuesday announced state holiday on December 31 (Wednesday) to mourn the demise of Chairman Chief Executive Councillor, LAHDC, Leh Dr. Sonam Dawa Lonpo. As per the Government order no. GAD(Adm)78/99-1, dated 30, January 2018, issued by the Commissioner Secretary to the Government Khurshid Ahmad IAS, as a mark of respect to Dr […]
Srinagar: Deputy Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Nasirul Islam today asked the ruling PDP to break its alliance with the BJP, and seek the removal of “draconian laws” such as the AFSPA. “Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti should seek the removal of draconian laws such as the AFSPA from the state and also break her […]
SRINAGAR: According to the Executive Officer, Haj Committee, it is for the information of all the Provisionally Selected Pilgrims of Haj 2018 that the last date for remittance of Advance Haj Amount (First Installment) of Rs.81,000/-(Rupees Eighty One Thousand only) per pilgrim, has been extended upto 12th February, 2018. Guest