“Panchayats are pillars of democratic system”: PM Modi
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said panchayats are the pillars of the country’s democratic system. In a virtual address to the 2 day Kshetriya Panchayati Raj Parishad, which got underway in Daman and Diu on Friday, PM Modi said the Zila Panchayat members should contribute to further development in the districts. “Panchayats […]
More than 300 films, shows shot in J&K after launch of new film policy: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Friday said over 300 movies and serials have been shot here after the administration launched the new film policy. Talking to reporters after inaugurating the first-day shoot of upcoming TV serial ”Pashmina”, Sinha said the union territory is re-emerging as a favourite destination for film shootings. […]
Two LeT terrorist associates arrested in J-K’s Baramulla
Srinagar: Two terrorist associates of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) were arrested in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir and two grenades and eight pistol rounds were recovered from their possession, police said on Friday. At a joint checkpoint established at Sher Colony Tarzoo in the Sopore area of the north Kashmir district, security forces intercepted two persons […]
Pakistan to seek friendship with all and enmity with none: caretaker Foreign Minister Jilani
Islamabad: Pakistan’s newly appointed caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani has said he would pursue close relationships with all major powers including the US and China, seek better ties with India and further enhance cooperation with the Gulf region. Soon after taking oath as the caretaker foreign minister on Thursday, the 68-year-old veteran diplomat said […]
Three killed in Manipur in renewed violence
Imphal: In a fresh round of violence in ethnic strife-torn Manipur, mutilated bodies of three youths were found following heavy gunfire at Kuki Thowai village in Ukhrul district on Friday, officials said. Sounds of heavy gunfire were heard from the village, which falls under Litan police station, early in the morning, they said. Officials said […]
Pakistan appoints Yasin Malik’s wife as special advisor to caretaker PM
Islamabad: Pakistan has appointed Mushaal Hussain Malik, wife of the jailed Kashmiri separatist leader Yasin Malik, as a special advisor to the country’s newly appointed caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar. Her name was included in the five Special Advisor to Prime Minister (SAPM) list unveiled late on Thursday night after President Arif Alvi administered […]
Sikh man charged with stabbing two people at community event in UK
London: A 25-year-old Sikh man has been charged in connection with the stabbing of two people during a community event in Southall, west London, the Metropolitan Police have said. Gurpreet Singh appeared at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court, London, and was charged with a series of offences, it said. The charges included one count of attempted grievous […]
Body of terrorist found in Reasi
REASI: A terrorist, who was injured in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district early this month, was found dead on Friday, officials said. While one terrorist was killed, another was injured in the gunbattle in Khawas area of Reasi district on August five. The injured terrorist was not traced after […]
‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign: Jammu civic body sets up memorial to pay tributes to security personnel
Jammu: As part of the ‘Meri Maati Mera Desh’ campaign, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) has set up a memorial here to pay tributes to four security personnel who lost their lives while fighting terrorists. The memorial has been set up in a public park in the Gandhinagar area. Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Deputy Superintendents […]
Uttarakhand: River Pranmati swells in Chamoli; waterlogging in Dehradun’s Kaluwala
UTTARAKHAND: Water level in Pranmati river in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand has increased to a great extent following incessant rainfall in the state, which has been witnessed massive flooding and landslides. Authorities have alerted the locals in the area to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents, officials said on Friday. According to Chamoli […]
