Putin says Russia has ‘four new regions’ as he announces annexation of Ukrainian territory

Putin says Russia has ‘four new regions’ as he announces annexation of Ukrainian territory

LONDON: Russian President Vladimir Putin signed treaties on Friday to annex four Ukrainian regions partly occupied by his forces, escalating his seven-month war and taking it into an unpredictable new phase. “This is the will of millions of people,” he said in a speech before hundreds of dignitaries in the St George’s Hall of the […]

India Nepal agree to prevent misuse of their territories by ‘anti-nationals’

India Nepal agree to prevent misuse of their territories by ‘anti-nationals’

Kathmandu: India and Nepal have agreed to prevent the misuse of their respective territories by “anti-nationals” as their top paramilitary officials discussed the mechanism to prevent illegal border crossing of third nation citizens through the Indo-Nepal border. The joint Coordination meeting between Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Director General Sujoy Lal Thaosen and Nepal’s Armed Police […]

Suicide blast kills 19 at education centre in Afghan capital

Suicide blast kills 19 at education centre in Afghan capital

KABUL: A suicide attack at a learning centre in the Afghan capital killed 19 people as students prepared for exams on Friday morning, police said. The blast happened in the Dasht-e-Barchi neighbourhood of western Kabul, a predominantly Shiite Muslim area home to the minority Hazara community, the scene of some of Afghanistan’s most deadly attacks. […]

Pakistan arrests 16 Indian fishermen

Pakistan arrests 16 Indian fishermen

Islamabad: Pakistan authorities have arrested 16 Indian fishermen and seized two trawlers for allegedly illegally fishing in the country’s territorial waters, officials said on Friday. Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) said one of its ships “apprehended two Indian fishing boats along with 16 crew members,” during routine surveillance in maritime zones in Pakistan. The arrests […]

Iran targets celebrities, media over Mahsa Amini protests

PARIS: Iran stepped up pressure on celebrities and journalists Thursday over the wave of women-led protests sparked by outrage over the death of Mahsa Amini, after she was arrested by the Islamic republic’s morality police. Filmmakers, athletes, musicians and actors have backed the demonstrations, and many saw it as a signal when the national football […]

Islamia college Celebrates the Gandhi Jayanti

Srinagar: To revisit the cardinal principles of peace, truth and non-violence espoused by the Father of Nation, Mahatma Gandhi, the Islamia college started Gandhi Jayanti celebrations from 10th September, 2022 and the same will culminate on 1st October 2022. During the fortnight long commemorations, a large number of students of the college enthusiastically participated in […]

NIT Srinagar attains 99% score in annual transparency audit report ratings

Director, Registrar NIT Srinagar extends greetings, state institute is committed to bring transparency in all sectors Srinagar: The National Institute of Technology (NIT) Srinagar on Friday scored 99.29 percent in transparency audit report ratings, 2021-22 that were released by the National Institute of Technical Teachers Training & Research (NITTTR) Chandigarh. Under the instructions of RTI […]

Police arrests 7 for illegal excavation, transportation of minerals at Pampore, Khrew

PAMPORE: Jammu and Kashmir Police registered two FIRs in Police Sub Division Pampore against the illegal mining excavation and transportation of minerals and seized seven vehicles and arrested seven drivers in Pampore and Khrew areas of Police Division Awantipora, police officials said. The drive against illegal mining extraction and transportation of minerls in the Pampore […]

Secretary Health inspects healthcare facilities at Handwara

Visits Medical College site, District Hospital, asks for speedy completion of construction works KUPWARA: Secretary, Health and Medical Education, Bhupinder Kumar, today visited Kupwara to review status of medical facilities and infrastructure development in the district. Deputy Commissioner, Kupwara, Doifode Sagar Dattatray besides Director Coordination, Dr. Yash Pal, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Handwara Nazir Ahmad Mir, […]

CBC organizes Poshan Maah with district administration Samba

Jammu (Samba) : As part of Poshan Maah celebrations, Central Bureau of Communication, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, J&K in collaboration with ICDS, Samba today organised a programme at Conference Hall, D.C Office Samba. Smt. Anuradha Gupta, District Development Commissioner Samba was the Chief Guest on the occasion. Besides, Joginder Singh Jasrotia, […]