98 per cent of China’s development funding to Pakistan is in the form of less-than-generous l

Karachi/Beijing:As much as 98 per cent of China’s development funding for its all-weather ally Pakistan came in the form of “less-than-generous loans,” with only two per cent coming in the form of grants between 2000 and 2021, according to a research report. The China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a global infrastructure and investment initiative by Beijing, […]

Former J-K minister Lal Singh arrested by ED in money laundering case

Jammu:Former Jammu and Kashmir minister Lal Singh was arrested by the Enforcement Directorate here on Tuesday, hours after an anti-corruption court dismissed his anticipatory bail application in a money laundering case, officials said. Singh was under investigation by the federal agency as part of the case lodged under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) […]

Assembly poll results will act as ‘Fevicol’ for INDIA bloc: Congress leaders

New Delhi: With strains appearing in the opposition bloc INDIA ahead of the assembly elections in five states, Congress sources said on Tuesday that the December 3 results would act as “Fevicol” for the alliance and the way forward would be chalked out soon after. The sources said the Congress is the binding force for […]

‘Notorious Female Drug Peddler Arrested With Contraband in Baramulla’

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday said to have arrested a notorious drug peddler in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. “Continuing its efforts to eradicate the menace of drugs from the society, Police have arrested notorious & wanted lady drug peddler in Baramulla and recovered contraband substances from her possession”, reads a statement . “Police […]

Era of 1980s is back, J&K to emerge top film shooting destination in the world: Secretary Tourism

Srinagar: Secretary Tourism Syed Abid Rasheed Shah Tuesday said the era of 1980s when Kashmir was preferred as the most suitable destination for shooting films, is back with a bang. While speaking to the media here after Muhurat of a film produced by 4 Chinar Cinemax, which is simultaneously shot in Kannada and Kashmiri languages, […]

ADDC Bandipora visits Hajin, assesses natural calamity damage

Bandipora: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora Dr Owais Ahmad, the Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC) Bandipora, Mohammad Ashraf Hakak Tuesday conducted physical verification of the damages caused to private property due to a recent natural calamity, specifically a fire incident, in Tehsil Hajin. The ADDC was accompanied by tehsildar Hajin and other concerned.The […]

Mobile internet suspended in parts of Pulwama

Srinagar, Nov 7: Mobile internet has been suspended in parts of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir for security reasons, officials said on Tuesday. Directions to the Telecom Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in Wampora and Hunipora areas of the south Kashmir district were issued by Vijay Kumar, Additional Director General of Police […]

Vidhi Kumar Birdi is new IGP Kashmir, Vijay Kumar ADGP Law and Order J&K

SRINAGAR, – Jammu and Kashmir Home Department on Tuesday ordered transfer and posting of two senior IPS officers with Vidhi Kumar Birde posted as new Inspector General of Police Kashmir Zone. According to an order, ADGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar has been transferred and posted as ADGP Law and Order J&K. “Vijay Kumar, IPS (AGMUT: 1997), […]

Naxalites and terrorists get emboldened whenever Congress comes to power: PM Modi

Surajpur: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday hit out at the Congress for failing to contain Naxalism in Chhattisgarh and said whenever the party comes to power at the Centre, Naxalites and terrorists get emboldened. Addressing a rally in Surajpur district of Chhattisgarh, Modi also targeted Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel over the alleged Mahadev betting […]

Soldier dies during duty near LoC in Poonch

Poonch: A soldier died during duty along Line of Control in Poonch district on Tuesday, official said. They said the soldier, Naik Rohan Patel, fell unconscious, while moving towards drill. Thereafter, the soldier was immediately evacuated to hospital, where he was declared brought dead. A police official confirmed the death of solider.GNS Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com