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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
SRINAGAR: It was a quiet birthday for Lok Sabha parliamentarian and three-time chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Abdullah, who is detained under stringent Public Safety Act (PSA), as he turned 82 on Monday. West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was among the first ones to greet Abdullah, who continues to remain confined to […]
New Delhi: (PTI) The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) Monday filed a plea in the Supreme Court challenging the law which criminalises instant triple talaq. The Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage) Act, 2019 makes talaq-e-biddat or any other similar form of talaq having the effect of instantaneous and irrevocable divorce pronounced […]
New Delhi, Oct 21 (PTI) The Delhi High Court on Monday sought response from the GoI, Facebook messenger and WhatsApp on a plea alleging that the two instant messaging platforms were illegally providing voice over internet services which is only permitted only under a telecom license. Justice Navin Chawla issued the notice to the Finance […]