Normal life remains affected

Srinagar: (PTI) Normal life in Kashmir remained disturbed for the 79th day on Tuesday following abrogation of Article 370, but there was increased movement of traffic in parts of the city leading to massive traffic snarls. Markets and other business establishments opened early in the morning but downed their shutters at around 11.00 am, officials […]

Indian forces capable of giving befitting reply: Rajnath

Indian forces capable of giving befitting reply: Rajnath

New Delhi: (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said India has never been the aggressor but its armed forces are capable of giving a befitting reply to those who cast an evil eye on it. The Navy has maintained vigilance to ensure that 26/11 is not repeated, Singh added while addressing the media at […]

Employees to get 7th pay commission allowances in new UTs

New Delhi: (PTI) Government employees of the new union territories of Jammu and Kashmir, and Ladakh will get allowances as per the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission from October 31, the Union Home Ministry said on Tuesday. Union Home Minister Amit Shah has approved the proposal of payment of all 7th CPC allowances to […]

Malaysian PM stands by his remark on Kashmir

Malaysian PM stands by his remark on Kashmir

Kuala Lumpur:  Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday said he stands by his remarks on Kashmir, asserting that he speaks his mind and does not retract and change, days after India expressed regret over his statement. Raising the Kashmir issue at the UN General Assembly last month, Mahathir alleged that India has “invaded and […]

Police offer Rs 15 lakh on credible info on two Hizb militants

JAMMU: The police on Tuesday announced a cash prize of Rs 15 lakh on any information leading to the capture of two alleged Hizbul militants, dead or alive, suspected to be operating in Doda district, which had been declared free of terrorism over a decade ago. The announcement of the cash prize for the capture […]

If Pak does not behave, Army will destroy camps in PaK

If Pak does not behave, Army will destroy camps in PaK

Srinagar: If Pakistan does not end “terror activities directed against India”, the Army will go deep inside and destroy militant camps, Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Monday. His remarks came a day after the Indian Army said it pounded several launch pads and Pakistani military position in PaK after “unprovoked firing” by the neighbouring […]

Shutdown continues in Kashmir

Shutdown continues in Kashmir

Srinagar: (PTI) The stalemate in Kashmir, following abrogation of Article 370, continued as normal life remained affected in the valley for the 78th consecutive day on Monday with main markets shut and public transport off the roads, officials said. However, private transport was plying and the number of vehicles was higher than Sunday, leading to […]

Rajnath warns Pakistan of befitting reply

Rajnath warns Pakistan of befitting reply

Leh: (PTI) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday warned Pakistan to stop its activities to destabilise India or face befitting reply. “Our soldiers never launch offensive against Pakistan. The other side is doing activities to destablise India, Singh said at a function in the inauguration of 1,400-ft bridge across the Shyok River near the Line […]

Govt opens Siachen to tourists

Govt opens Siachen to tourists

Leh: (PTI) Government on Monday announced that Siachen area, the world’s highest battlefield, is now open to tourists. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government has decided to open the entire area from Siachen base camp to Kumar Post for tourism purposes. The step has been taken to boost tourism in Ladakh and give people […]