NEW DELHI — The Government of India on Wednesday appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). In a statement, the ministry of defence said the retired Lt General will also function as Secretary to Government of India, Department of Military Affairs. “Govt of India appoints Lt General Anil […]
BANDIPORA — Jammu and Kashmir BJP General Secretary Ashok Koul on Wednesday said that elections in Jammu and Kashmir are expected to be conducted in March-April next year after the publication of final electrical roll in November 25 this year. Talking to reporters here, Koul said that January and February are not suitable for elections […]
SRINAGAR — Eidgah will be developed as the state-of the art play ground in Shahr-e-Khass that will have at least 10 scientifically developed turfs, upgraded football ground while the park will be upgraded as a major attraction with all modern facilities, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir P K Pole said Wednesday. Talking to the news agency Kashmir […]
KISHTWAR — Police in Kishtwar district solved a kidnapping case of a minor boy within hours and also arrested a woman, while locals expressed gratitude to the police for solving the case and recovering the minor child. An official told the news agency Kashmir News Observer that a 6-month-old boy was kidnapped from district hospital […]
SRINAGAR — The government on Wednesday transferred Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Traffic, National Highway, Shabir Ahmad Malik and attached him with Police Headquarters, J&K. According to an order, “In the interest of administration, Shri Shabir Ahmed Malik, SSP Traffic NHW, is hereby transferred and attached with the Police Headquarters, J&K, with immediate effect”. “Ms. […]
SRINAGAR — Weather was dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) office said on Wednesday that the same conditions are likely to continue. “Dry weather is likely to continue in J&K during the next 24 hours,” an official of the MeT department said. Srinagar had 12.8, Pahalgam 6.8 […]
UNITED NATIONS — The UN has voiced concern over the outbreak of vector-borne and water-borne diseases in flood-hit Pakistan. The outbreak of vector-borne and water-borne diseases is a growing concern in Sindh and Balochistan provinces, where many districts remain inundated by floodwaters, said Stephane Dujarric, Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The floods have also […]
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz named his son and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as the Kingdom’s Prime Minister and his second son Prince Khalid as defence minister, a royal decree said on Tuesday. The reshuffle kept another son, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, as energy minister, the royal decree, carried by state […]
NEW DELHI — After two rounds of nationwide raids and arrest of over 240 leaders and functionaries of Popular Front Of India (PFI), the centre last evening imposed a ban on the outfit for five years. A government notification said PFI and its affiliate organisations or fronts have been declared “unlawful association” with immediate effect […]
SRINAGAR — Two local militants, affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit were killed while as one armyman was injured in an encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Ahwatoo village in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and […]