Russia, Iran moving toward full defence ‘partnership’: US

Washington: The Biden administration is accusing Russia of moving to provide advanced military assistance to Iran, including air defense systems, helicopters and fighter jets, part of deepening cooperation between the two nations as Tehran provides drones to support Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine. White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Friday cited U.S. […]

Congress’ Imran Khedawala lone Muslim MLA in new Gujarat Assembly

Ahmedabad: Imran Khedawala of the Congress is the only Muslim candidate elected to the 182-member Gujarat Assembly in the just concluded polls, which saw the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) register a landslide victory. The outgoing Assembly had three Muslim legislators, all from the Congress. Khedawala, the sitting Congress MLA from the Jamalpur-Khadia Assembly constituency […]

Arrested in ‘frivolous’ case, BJP mistaken if it thought this would break me: TMC leader Saket Gokhale

New Delhi: TMC national spokesperson Saket Gokhale alleged on Saturday that his arrest was based on a “frivolous” case over a tweet on the collapse of the Morbi bridge in Gujarat and questioned why those responsible for the tragedy haven’t been arrested yet. Gokhale was arrested on December 6, given bail and arrested again on […]

Light snow in higher reaches, Mughal road, Sgr-Leh Highway closed

Light snow in higher reaches, Mughal road, Sgr-Leh Highway closed

Amid MeT forecast for wet spell, authorities issue weather advisory Srinagar: Higher reaches received light snow with meteorological centre Srinagar predicting snow in both plains as well as upper reaches for two days from Friday. The fresh snow prompted the authorities to close Mughal road, Srinagar-Leh highway and Gurez-Bandopora road. A traffic department official said […]

Heli services to Chenab Valley, Pir Panjal to start next week

Heli services to Chenab Valley, Pir Panjal to start next week

JAMMU: Pir Panjal and Chenab region of Jammu division will soon be provided Heli services to air travel to the winter capital and back home. In this regard, Divisional Commissioner, Ramesh Kumar today held a meeting with Deputy Commissioners of Poonch, Rajouri, Doda, Kishtwar and other concerned officers to review the preparedness for starting the […]

DC Srinagar reviews snow clearance plan

DC Srinagar reviews snow clearance plan

Asks officials to keep men, machinery ready SRINAGAR: In order to gear up the District Administration and machinery to deal winter challenges particularly with regard to current weather advisory, a meeting of all District/Sectoral Officers was held under the Chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner(DC) Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad here on Friday at Meeting Hall of […]

HC stays its own judgment, allows JKSSB to conduct JE, SI selection process

HC stays its own judgment, allows JKSSB to conduct JE, SI selection process

Srinagar: The J&K High Court on Friday stayed its single Bench’s judgment regarding cancelling the selection process for the post of JE (Jal Shakti department) and Sub-inspector (Home). A Division Bench of justices Vinod Chatterji Koul and Sindhu Sharma also issued notice to the other side to be returned within four weeks. “Meanwhile, appellant (JKSSB) […]

Exam for SI posts on Dec 09 rescheduled: JKSSB

Exam for SI posts on Dec 09 rescheduled: JKSSB

JAMMU: The Jammu and Kashmir Service Selection Board (JKSSB) on Friday said that the Computer Based Written Test (CBT) examination for the post of Sub Inspector, Home Department which was scheduled to be held on December 9 will now be held on December 20 besides the examinations scheduled from December 11 to 19 would be […]

Old obscure case opened up against KR Editor-in-Chief

Old obscure case opened up against KR Editor-in-Chief

Srinagar: Editor-in-Chief of Kashmir Reader, Haji Mohammad Hayat, had to seek bail on Friday in connection with a case filed by Police seven years ago, which Haji says he was not even aware of. This comes days after his residence in Pampore was raided and he was taken to police station Shergarhi in Srinagar. He […]

Only final decisions of Collegium need to be put in public domain: SC

Only final decisions of Collegium need to be put in public domain: SC

New Delhi: The Supreme Court said on Friday unless a final decision is taken and a resolution to that effect signed by all members of the apex court Collegium, it cannot be disclosed either in the public domain or under the Right to Information (RTI) Act. The top court said a decision is termed as […]