International

India abstains in UNGA on draft resolution demanding immediate, permanent ceasefire in Gaza

UNITED NATIONS — India has abstained in the UN General Assembly from a vote on a draft resolution that demanded an “immediate, unconditional and permanent” ceasefire in Gaza. The 193-member UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to adopt the resolution introduced by Spain that demanded an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire, to be respected by all […]

International

US State Department rakes up Trump’s Kashmir mediation claim despite India’s firm dismissal

WASHINGTON — Despite India’s repeated dismissal of external involvement in the bilateral Kashmir dispute, US State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce raked it up, saying that it wouldn’t be a surprise if US President Donald Trump tried to mediate. Replying to a question at her regular briefing on Tuesday, about what the reporter asserted was Trump’s […]

Kashmir

Scholars Scientific Institute celebrates World Environment Day with zeal

ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — World Environment Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm and commitment across the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with various organizations and educational institutions organizing events to raise awareness about pressing environmental issues. Among them, Scholars Scientific Institute in Moominabad, Anantnag, held a vibrant celebration aimed at fostering […]

Jammu & Kashmir

Release pending wages, salaries,contractor bills before Eid: Shaheen urges Govt

  Srinagar: The government must release all pending wages of daily wagers, Anganwadi workers, contingent-paid employees, and contractor bills before Eid-Ul Azha, said JDU party president G.M.shaheen . Shaheen tole that Contractors were initially assured timely disbursement of funds under this high-priority national mission. However, due to prolonged non-release of payments, many contractors are now […]