LS polls: Sajad Lone seeks support of former J-K deputy CM Muzaffar Hussain Baig

Srinagar,’People’s Conference chief and party’s candidate from the Baramulla parliamentary constituency, Sajad Lone has sought the support of former Jammu and Kashmir deputy chief minister Muzaffar Hussain Baig for his candidature.Lone called on Muzaffar Hussain Baig and his wife Safina Baig, who is the District Development Council (DDC) chairperson, Baramulla, at their residence here on […]

‘Vote bank hungry’ Cong wants to implement quota on basis of religion: PM Modi

AMBIKAPUR (CHHATTISGARH): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday hit out at the Congress, saying the “vote bank hungry” party wanted to implement reservation on the basis of religion.Addressing a poll rally in Ambikapur, the headquarters of Surguja district in Chhattisgarh, PM Modi also said the Congress wanted to impose inheritance tax in the country and […]

Invest in disaster resilience today for safer tomorrow: PM Modi

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said natural disasters are becoming more frequent and more severe, and their true impact on people, families and communities is beyond just numbers.In a recorded message played at the 6th edition of the International Conference on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, the prime minister said, “Countries must invest in […]

Bandipora Encounter: Two Army Soldiers Injured, Stable

Srinagar: Two army troopers recieved bullet wounds in an ongoing gunfight in Ranji forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday.A top police officer said that two army soldiers sustained minor injuries during intial exchange of fire with hiding militants.Both are stable and are being treated in a hospital, officer said. Till this report […]

North Kashmir: Encounter Breaks Out In Forests Of Bandipora

Srinagar: Gunfight brokeout between militants and security forces in Ranji forest area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora.Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Ranji forest.As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.A […]

BJP announces Tashi Gyalson as candidate for Ladakh Lok Sabha seat

Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party Tuesday announced senior leader Tashi Gyalson as its candidate for the 2024 Lok Sabha polls from Ladakh constituency. Tashi Gyalson’s candidature was announced by BJP’s Chief Election Committee today as the party announced its 14th list of candidates for Lok Sabha polls. Lok Sabha polls for Ladakh seat are slated to […]

Cong wanted to extend reservation on basis of religion: PM Modi

JAIPUR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday charged that the Congress wanted to extend reservation on the basis of religion and give the right given to Dalits, backward and tribals to Muslims. As soon as the Congress formed the government at the Centre in 2004, one of its first tasks was to reduce the SC/ST […]

Mughal Road Reopens Partially; Traffic Also Plying On Jammu-Srinagar Highway, SSG Road: Officials

Jammu: Ten days after being closed by authorities “till further orders” following fresh snowfall, Mughal Road, connecting Kashmir Valley’s Shopian district with twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch, has been thrown open for traffic partially, officials said on Tuesday.They said that there the thoroughfare was opened after clearance of fresh snowfall at several places along […]

TA Soldier’s Brother Killed In Firing By Militants In Rajouri

Jammu: A man, brother of a Territorial Army personnel, was killed after unknown gunmen, suspected to be militants, fired upon their residence in Sharda Shrief area of Thanamandi in Rajouri district on Monday night. Official sources said that militants opened fire at the residence of TA personnel in Kunda village near Sharda Sharief , resulting […]