Gaza, Mar 8: The delegation of Palestinian movement Hamas may return to Cairo on March 9 to continue talks on a possible ceasefire in the Gaza Strip after it has left the Egyptian capital for consultations with its leadership, The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing Egyptian officials familiar with the matter. On Thursday,...
New Delhi, March 8 : Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented the first-ever National Creators Award to digital content creators at Bharat Mandapam here on Friday. The awards were given across 20 categories to celebrate the contributions of digital content creators who have brought about positive social change and innovation. The awards were also envisioned as...
Dharamsala, March 8: Centuries by Rohit Sharma and Shubman Gill, besides half-centuries by Sarfaraz Khan and Devdutt Padikkal fortified India’s position as the hosts pushed their lead to an impressive 255 runs at stumps on Day 2 of the fifth and final Test here on Friday. As though these top batsmen were thorns in England’s...
New Delhi, Mar 8: The Delhi Police has suspended a sub-inspector who was allegedly seen in the video assaulting men offering prayers in North Delhi’s Inderlok area on Friday. Talking to reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police (north) M K Meena said, “In the incident which happened today, the police post-in-charge who was seen in the...
Ramban, Mar 08: The vehicular movement on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway will remain suspended for 14 hours on Saturday and Sunday between Nashri and Banihal in Ramban district. An order, a copy of which lies with the news agency reads, “In view of the requisition received from Project Director, NHAI, PIU Ramban, vide above-quoted reference...
New Delhi, Mar 8: The Congress released the first list of 39 candidates for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections on Friday, with Rahul Gandhi contesting from Wayanad in Kerala. Addressing a press conference at the AICC headquarters here, party general secretary KC Venugopal said former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel will contest from Rajnandgaon and...
Attendants, doctors demand regional cancer centre at hospital Srinagar, Mar 08: Amid the rise in cancer cases, hundreds of patients from South Kashmir in need of radiotherapy and other treatment facilities are suffering due to the absence of radiotherapy facilities at Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag. Officials on condition of anonymity told the news agency,...
Says destruction caused by Abdullahs, Muftis, Nehrus exposed Srinagar, Mar 08: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary Tarun Chugh, who is also party incharge for J&K Friday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit here has turned a new leaf in the valley. Overwhelming response of the people to the PM’s visit demonstrated that the...
Srinagar, Mar 08 : On the occasion of International Women’s Day, CPI (M) leader Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami Friday said that while celebrating women’s achievements we must call out inequality and gender discrimination. While addressing activists of Women Association of Kashmir in Srinagar, he said amid the challenging times, the perfect way to celebrate the day...
Says police to take sports to nook and corner of UT; Will consult sports Dept, Experts to conduct water sports events in villages, cities having water bodies are present, J&K has witnessed huge push in sports infra, will expand ambit of participation: Advisor Bhatnagar, Participants will cherish memories of water sports championship: ADGP Kumar Srinagar,...
Jammu, Mar 8: Amid the chants of ‘Har Har Mahadev’, Maha Shivratri was celebrated on Friday with religious fervour in the winter capital of the Union Territory. Devotees drawn from different areas since morning thronged various Shiv Temples and paid obeisance to mark Maha Shivratri celebrations with religious fervour and gaiety across the region....
Srinagar, March 8 : After nearly five months, Kashmir’s Chief Cleric and Hurriyat Conference Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was on Friday allowed to offer congregational prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. The managing committee of the mosque, Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid said Mirwaiz Umar was allowed by the authorities to offer Friday...
Srinagar, Mar 8 : The rift between the two constituents of opposition INDIA alliance in Jammu and Kashmir widened further after National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah lashed out at the Peoples Democratic Party saying the PDP that came third in the previous Lok Sabha poll in Anantnag has no right to ask for...
Kota, Mar 8 : As many as 18 children were injured from electric shock during a procession on the occasion of Mahashivratri here in Rajasthan’s Kota district on Friday, police said. The kids suffered various degrees of burn injuries and have been admitted to a hospital. According to the information received, many children carrying...
Srinagar, Mar 8 : People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti on Friday accused the National Conference of “breaking” the People’s Alliance For Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) alliance. PAGD- an alliance of four parties was formed in 2020 to fight for the restoration of Article 370- that gave special status to the erstwhile state. The...
Srinagar, Mar 8: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has been showing an exemplary performance in the 23rd edition of All India Water Sports Meet here. In extension to its great run, the border guarding force has went on to win four out of six trophies. Among the categories the SSB, as per GNS, prevailed over its...
New Delhi, Mar 8: President Droupadi Murmu said that the Indian Air Force (IAF) was not only protecting the country’s space but also making an important contribution to India’s space programme. “It is a matter of great pride for all the officers and soldiers of the Air Force that the four astronauts who have been...
Kolkata, Mar 8 : The CBI on Friday began a massive search operation at the residence of arrested TMC leader Sahjahan Sheikh at Sandeshkhali, exactly two days after the federal investigating agency got the custody of the prime accused in alleged sexual harassment and land grabbing of the tribal people, following a Calcutta High...
Srinagar, Mar 08 : Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) Friday said to have trapped and arrested a Forester and official of the forest Range office, Watergam, Baramulla for demanding and accepting bribe of Rs 12500 for processing and issuance of Transit Permit. A statement issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) reads that Anti Corruption Bureau...
Srinagar Mar 8 : Former legislator and Pahari leader Javeed Baig joined the National Conference on Friday. NC vice president Omar Abdullah and senior party leaders welcomed Baig into the party fold. Baig had won the last assembly polls from the Baramulla assembly segment in 2014 on the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ticket. He...
Washington, Mar 8 : Former US President Donald Trump praised the Chinese TikTok company on Thursday over Facebook. “If you get rid of TikTok, Facebook and Zuckerschmuck will double their business,” Trump said on Truth Social. Trump said that Facebook “cheated” in the last election and stressed that he does not want it to do...