Pulwama, 13 April: In a heartwarming gesture, DDC member Aripal Manzoor Ahmad Ganai extended warm greetings to the Sikh community of Tral on the occasion of Baisakhi. Ganai visited Khasipora and Aripal areas of Tral sub district to meet and greet the Sikh community, spreading joy and happiness. He also expressed admiration for the strong...
“If an actor makes his children actors, does he have to take votes? We have to take votes” Srinagar, Apr 13: Farooq Abdullah, the leader of the National Conference, has responded to allegations of dynasty politics in Jammu and Kashmir, asserting that his party’s leadership is determined by electoral victories rather than familial lineage. He...
Jammu, Apr 13: Democratic Progressive Azad Party (DPAP) Chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday criticized the political parties for misleading the public, particularly leaders with dubious histories. Addressing a public meeting in Bhalessa town of Doda district, Azad questioned their contributions to the region, alleging they have exploited its people without delivering tangible benefits. Despite...
Jammu, Apr 13: Union Minister and BJP Candidate for Udhampur Lok Sabha constituency, Dr Jitendra Singh on Saturday alleged that the Congress Party in desperation, is seeking support from anti-national forces in a vain bid to garner votes for the upcoming first phase polling on April 19. Addressing a series of public meetings in the...
Al Amerat (Oman), Apr 13: Nepal all-rounder Dipendra Singh Airee became the third batter to hit six sixes in an over in T20Is. Nepal’s 24-year-old all-rounder smashed six sixes in an over in the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup clash against Qatar in Al Amerat on Saturday. Airee joined Yuvraj Singh and Kieron Pollard to...
Jammu, Apr 13: Five persons including a girl child were killed and as many injured when a cab they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge on the Thathri-Kathawa road near Wanipora on Saturday in the hilly Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir. Police identified the deceased as Mukhtiyar Ahmed,...
Perth, Apr 13: In a tightly contested fifth and final match of the five-game Test series, the Indian Men’s Hockey Team suffered a narrow 2-3 defeat against Australia. Harmanpreet Singh (4′) and Boby Singh Dhami (53’) found the back of the net for India, while Jeremy Hayward (20’), Ky Willott (38’) and Tim Brand (39’)...
Srinagar, April 13: Veteran Gujjar leader and National Conference candidate for Anantnag-Rajouri Lok Sabha seat Mian Altaf on Saturday dispelled the rumours asserting that he will be contesting the forthcoming election. There was a report in a local newspaper saying that Altaf is likely to miss campaigning due to his poor health as doctors have...
Imphal, Apr 14: The Congress party has filed a formal complaint with the Chief Electoral Officer, Manipur on Saturday as some unidentified armed persons resorted to firing during a meeting of the party at Moirang, Bishnupur district on Friday. Congress candidate for Inner Manipur, Ak Bimol along with Girish Chodankar, AICC In-charge Manipur, K. Meghachandra,...
Jammu, Apr 13 : Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Saturday paid obeisance at the Gurudwara Sahib Abtal, Ramgarh in Samba. He prayed for peace, prosperity, happiness and well-being of all. In his address, the Lt Governor extended his heartiest greetings to the people and recalled the vision of Sri Guru Gobind Singh...
Jammu, Apr 13: Senior Congress leader and party’s star campaigner Raj Babbar on Saturday hit out at the Modi government for spoiling the future of youth and dashing their dreams to join armed forces by launching angniveer scheme and assured that Congress will abolish the scheme and restore regular recruitments after coming to power at...
Jammu, Apr 13: To celebrate the festival of Baisakhi with enthusiasm, thousands of people from across the district and peripheries on Saturday thronged the annual mela (fair) here along the Ranbir Canal. Special stalls were set up for kids and women while children purchased toys. Meanwhile, tight tight security arrangements were made for smooth celebration...
Tiruchirapalli (Tamil Nadu), Apr 13: In a major seizure ahead of the Lok Sabha election, the Election Flying Squad officials seized Rs One Crore cash from the house of Ettarai Panchayat Union President A.Dhivya at Ettarai village in Tiruchirapalli district on Friday night. Disclosing this to newsmen here on Saturday, District Collector M.Pradeep Kumar...
Jammu, Apr 13: Security forces on Saturday recovered cache of arms and ammunition, including Improvised Explosive Device (IED) and explosives, from a terrorist hideout in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir. A police spokesman said that acting on the reliable information regarding presence of a hideout in Mahore sub division area, a joint operation...
Srinagar, April 13 : Baisakhi was celebrated with religious fervour by the Sikh community across Kashmir valley on Saturday. The main function in Kashmir was held at the Chatti Padshahi Gurdwara located at Rainawari in old Srinagar. All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina said they held prayers, kirtan and organised langars...
Patna, April 13: RJD in its manifesto for Lok Sabha election released on Saturday, promised to provide one crore jobs to youths and financial assistance of Rs one lakh to one woman of every poor family in a year. Leader of the opposition and senior RJD leader Tejaswi Prasad Yadav while releasing the manifesto...
Shimla, Apr 13 : A woman lost her life and several were injured when an HRTC electric bus went out of control at an old bus stand in Shimla. The chaos unfolded as the bus driver, Praveen Kumar from Sarkaghat, rammed into a parked bus, a bike, and a car at the taxi stand,...
Srinagar, Apr 13 : Widespread to moderate rain is expected over Jammu and Kashmir till Tuesday, officials said on Saturday. During this period, snow is also expected in the higher reaches of the Union territory. The Meteorological Centre Srinagar predicted widespread light to moderate rain and thunderstorms over Jammu and Kashmir in the next...
Islamabad, Apr 13: Three children were killed and one other was injured in a landmine blast in Pakistan’s northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Friday, officials said. The incident happened in the tribal district of North Waziristan where the children stepped on the landmine while playing, and three out of them were killed right at the...