SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) leader Omar Abdullah on Sunday said the Union government and Prime Minister Narendra Modi should put pressure on Israel to end the “bloodshed” in Palestine and Lebanon. “What has happened yesterday (killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah), it looks like war is hovering around the region. The Government of India […]
SRINAGAR — With Kashmir witnessing a steep surge in psychotropic drug abuse, especially the consumption of heroin among youngsters, whoever comes to power in Jammu and Kashmir is likely to face an uphill task in tackling the menace. According to experts, instances of drug abuse have risen manifold over the years due to the easy […]
SRINAGAR — A walkathon was held from Dal Lake to Lal Chowk on World Heart Day to promote cardiac health, organised by a specialty hospital in the union territory. The Sunday event aimed to raise awareness about the increasing prevalence of heart diseases, especially among younger populations. Dr. Parvaiz, the organiser, said, “Today’s walkathon has […]
SRINAGAR — Cyber Police Kashmir has warned social media users against fanning communal or sectarian tensions in the valley in the wake of the killing of Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah in Israeli strikes in Lebanon on Saturday. “We’ve noticed inflammatory and sectarian posts being shared on social media, threatening communal harmony. We urge everyone to […]
JAMMU — As the third phase of the Jammu and Kashmir elections approaches, Ghulam Ahmad Mir, the Congress candidate from the Dooru constituency, stated on Saturday that the Bharatiya Janata Party is unlikely to secure more than 10-12 seats in Jammu. Mir emphasized the strength of the alliance between the Jammu and Kashmir National Conference […]
ISLAMABAD — Former batting maestro Mohammad Yousuf on Sunday announced his resignation from the cricket selection committee, citing “personal reasons”. In March, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi announced a “reorganised” men’s national selection committee comprising seven members with equal powers. He said that the committee would no longer have a chairman and all […]
NEW DELHI — Former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Kavinder Gupta, on Sunday, reacted to Mehbooba Mufti’s remarks on cancelling her campaign in support of Lebanon and Palestine following the death of Hezbollah Chief Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah and said that the former CM of the state never takes a stand for issues in […]
SRINAGAR — With political parties and workers unleashed after a long wait of 10 years, the Kashmir poll campaign struck a tone, harsh and partisan. But it also witnessed a tune so captivating that it acquired a universal appeal. The reverberating chants of “zyeun ho zyeun ho, albain zyeun ho” from a hall of packed […]
JAMMU — A man was killed while as another was injured in a road accident near Sarika Mander in Chanderkote area of Ramban district on Sunday. Officials told GNS that during early hours of Sunday, that a vehicle bearing registration number UP38T 6062 which was coming from Jammu going towards Srinagar was hit from the […]
SRINAGAR — National Conference (NC) senior leader and Member of Parliament from Srinagar, Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi said on Saturday that he will not hesitate to oppose his own party if it fails to meet the expectations of the people. He said the respect the party receives must be reciprocated through developmental work and public […]