Beijing: China on Thursday objected to the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories as “unlawful and void”, saying India’s decision to “include” some of China’s territory into its administrative jurisdiction “challenged” Beijing’s sovereignty. Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated on Thursday into two union territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — in […]
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday rejected as “illegal and void” the formal bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories and said the purpose of these “unilateral changes” is to alter its demographic structure. Jammu and Kashmir was bifurcated on Thursday into two union territories — Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh — in accordance with […]
New Delhi: India on Thursday hit back at China after it objected to the bifurcation of Jammu and Kashmir into two union territories as “unlawful and void”. In a strongly-worded reaction to Bejing’s criticism, the External Affairs Ministry raised the issue of China’s “continued occupation” of a “large tract” of area in the Union Territories […]
Pampore: Saffron farmers in Pampore and adjoining areas are staring at yet another bleak harvest despite hopes raised by some rain. At the onset of November, the saffron fields look barren with no signs of any flowers so far. The farmers have witnessed some desolate years in recent past given low harvest of the world’s […]
United Nations: The European Union has called on India and Pakistan to avoid escalation of tension over the Kashmir issue and resume bilateral dialogue for a peaceful and political solution to the matter, after the Indian government revoked Jammu and Kashmir’s special status. Reacting sharply to India’s move to abrogate Article 370 in Jammu and […]
Oath ceremony for LG today
Srinagar: The first Lieutenant Governor for the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu, will take oath of office on Thursday as the erstwhile state of J&K formally ceases to exist and is bifurcated into two union territories of J&K and Ladakh. Murmu will take oath at a low-key affair with no union […]
SRINAGAR: Lt Governor designate of Jammu and Kashmir, Girish Chandra Murmu arrived in Srinagar Wednesday. At Srinagar International Airport he was received by Advisor Farooq Khan and Chief Secretary BVR Subrahmanyam. Principal Secretary Home, Shaleen Kabra; Principal Secretary Hospitality and Protocol, Rohit Kansal; DG Police, Dilbagh Singh; Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan; IGP Kashmir, […]
Anantnag: Five labourers who were shot dead in Katrasoo village of Kulgam late on Tuesday evening were packing to leave for their hometown West Bengal on Wednesday. At the accommodation where they were putting up in the south Kashmir district, apples are still strewn on the floor along with their belongings. Soon after their killing, […]
SRINAGAR: A labourer from West Bengal who was injured in Tuesday’s attack by suspected militants that left five others dead, has been “positively responding” to treatment at SHMS Hospital here, hospital sources said. Zahoor-u-Din had received multiple injuries in the attack. “He had multiple injuries in his abdomen. His intestines which were displaced have been […]
Baramulla: A civilian was killed and seven others were injured in cross-LoC firing in Macchil area on Tuesday. The firing created panic in the area, which locals said, has mostly remained clam during the recent skirmishes witnessed along the LoC. The deceased has been identified as Mohammd Yousuf Khan, son of Wali Mohammad Khan. Many […]