NEW DELHI — The junior hockey team of Pakistan arrived in India to participate in the Junior Hockey World Cup being held in Bhubaneswar from November 24 to December 5, the Pakistan high commission said. Aftab Hasan Khan, the Charge d’ Affaires at the high commission extended a warm welcome to the hockey team, it […]
DUBAI — Former Grand Mosque Imam of Mecca has been widely criticised after appearing in a promotional video clip for a combat game event as part of the Riyadh Season 2021, The New Arab reported. Adil al-Kalbani appeared in a video posted to Twitter on Thursday by Saudi Arabia’s Entertainment Authority chief, Turki Al Sheikh, promoting the “adventurous” ‘Combat Field’ event, which […]
BANIHAL — Ramban District Development Council (DDC) chairperson Shamshad Shan on Saturday warned of protests if the authorities did not decide on handing over the body of Amir Magray, the third person killed in the Hyderpora encounter whose kin claim he was innocent, to his family members. Shan, however, welcomed J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha’s […]
SRINAGAR — Freezing weather continued in Kashmir valley with famous Pahalgam resort remaining the coldest on Sunday. Quoting a meteorological department official, news agency GNS reported that Srinagar recorded minus 1.3°C against 1.5°C on the previous night which was the coldest night temperature witnessed so far this season. Qazigund, the gateway town of Kashmir, recorded […]
NEW DELHI — The government has listed for sale real estate assets of state-run telecom firms MTNL and BSNL at a reserve price of around Rs 970 crore, according to documents uploaded on the DIPAM website. BSNL properties located in Hyderabad, Chandigarh, Bhavnagar and Kolkata have been posted for sale at a reserve price of […]
LUCKNOW — Several Muslim organisations and members of the civil society have now urged the government to repeal the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, after Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the withdrawal of the farm laws. BSP MP from Amroha, Kunwar Danish Ali, has called for the repeal of the CAA “without further delay”. “Repealing 3 Farm […]
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has said that whosoever is found guilty in the Hyderpora encounter won’t be spared and the administration is committed to ensure justice. “One incident has taken place as far as the security situation is concerned. I want to assure people those found involved won’t be spared,” […]
SRINAGAR — Stating that the Hyderproa like incident will not let the situation improve in the valley, PDP chief Mehboba Mufti Saturday said that such incidents further widen the void and gap between New Delhi and J&K. The PDP chief visited north Kashmir’s Kupwara district to check party pulse in the district. Talking to reporters […]
SRINAGAR — The family members of slain Dr Mudasir Gul Saturday urged the Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to conduct the probe in a transparent manner so that “the OGW tag is removed from slain Gul” and that ensure rehabilitation of his wife and little kids on priority. On the other hand, the family of slain […]
SRINAGAR — Kashmir is on a high after noted Alpine skier Arif Mohammed Khan qualified for Winter Olympics 2022 to be held in Beijing. Hailing from Hajibal Tangmarg area, the 30-year-old has represented the country in World Championship four times. “Yes secured the position for India in winter Olympics Beijing…I am in given my results […]