Minister inaugurates cleanliness drive of SMC, commissions 50 new hoppers 

Urging the people to exhibit a participatory approach in strengthening the initiatives being undertaken by the Government for ensuring the pristine glory of Srinagar city is restored, the Deputy Chief Minister Dr. Nirmal Singh today said that the comprehensive plan is underway to make Srinagar one of the best cities of the country replete with […]

Ramadan special: JK Police provides helping hand

Jammu and Kashmir Police in collaboration with Uday Foundation today provided the helping hand by distributing clothing items to the needy and poor in Srinagar and Shopian. According to a statement issued here, the campaign is being launched on the directions of Director General of Police Shri S.P. Vaid and Inspector General of Police Shri […]

Kashmir issue can be resolved bilaterally, says Sushma Swaraj

India on Monday said that it wants to settle all issues with Pakistan through dialogue, but added that “talks and terror cannot go together”. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj said, during a press conference on completion of three years of NDA government, there was no flip-flop on part of the government in handling Pakistan. Meanwhile […]

Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, Bahrain cut ties to Qatar

Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Bahrain say they are severing diplomatic relations with Qatar, Al Jazeera reported. According to the reports, the Saudi kingdom made the announcement via its state-run Saudi Press Agency early on Monday, saying it was taking action for what it called the protection of national security. The three […]

CBI raids NDTV co-founder Prannoy Roy’s home, the news channel vows to fight back

NDTV’s Co-founder and Executive Chairperson Prannoy Roy’s residence in New Delhi was raided by the Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday morning in connection for causing “an alleged loss to a bank”, a spokesperson for the investigative agency said.  “CBI has registered a case against Shri Prannoy Roy, Ms Radhika Roy, a private company and […]

Clashes erupt in Sumbal against ‘militant killings’; cellular network, Internet shut

Clashes erupted between protesters and government forces in Sumbal area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district after forces claimed to have foiled a Fidayeen attack in wee hours of Monday, sources said. According to the sources, youth took to streets and pelted stones on Police Station Sumbal to protest the killing of four “militants” by government […]

Pakistan Army releases video of destruction of Indian posts along LoC

Pakistan Army today released a video of the destruction of Indian posts alongside the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. According to Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the posts were destroyed in response to India’s unprovoked firing on innocent citizens across the Pakistani side of the border. The military’s media wing claimed to have killed at […]

Joint resistance leadership meet over NIA raids foiled

Police on Monday foiled a proposed meeting of the joint resistance leadership at the Hyderpora residence of Hurriyat (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani by placing three prominent leaders under arrest. The octogenarian leader continues to be house detention at his residence. While Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was placed under house arrest at his Nigeen residence late […]