The situation in violence-hit Manipur has improved after the intervention of security forces, according to the State’s Director General of Police P Doungel. While talking to ANI, Doungel said, “Because of the security forces, the situation has improved and we have received strict orders that must not spare those who […]
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Candlelight march held in J-K’s Srinagar to protest targeted killings of Shia teachers in Pakistan
A late-night candlelight march was conducted in Srinagar on Friday to protest the recent targeted killing of seven Shia school teachers in Pakistan. “Mulsim leaders across the world should come forward and condemn such dastardly acts of terrorism. We also condemn any attempts to associate terrorism with Islam. We also condemn terrorism […]
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J-K: LeT terrorist killed during encounter in Baramulla
The terrorist killed in the encounter that too place early Saturday morning in the Karhama Kunzer area of Baramulla is linked with the proscribed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jammu and Kashmir Police said. The slain terrorist has been identified as Abid Wani hailing from Kulgam. The police said that incriminating materials, including an AK […]
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Punjab: 3 arrested for hitting woman with speeding car, using derogatory language in Ludhiana
Ludhiana Commissionerate Police arrested three people for hitting a woman with a speeding car, resulting in injury on her right hand and also using derogatory language. Those arrested have been identified as Bhawna Kumari, Mrityunjay Kumar and the driver Parminder Singh, the police said on Friday. In her complaint, the victim Gagan […]
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J-K: Terrorist killed in encounter in Baramulla
A terrorist has been killed after an encounter started in the Karhama Kunzer area of Baramulla, JK Police said on Saturday. Further details are awaited on the matter. Earlier, in a tweet, Kashmir Zone Police said, “#Encounter has started at Karhama Kunzer area of #Baramulla. Police and security forces are […]
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Meghalaya assisting evacuation of its citizens from Manipur
Amid ongoing violence in Manipur, the Meghalaya government said it is taking all possible measures in evacuating its citizens, including students. With the use of special flights, Meghalaya is bringing its stranded people from Manipur, including 60 students, and 25 members of the Lajong football team, among others. The Meghalaya government, in […]
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Karnataka elections: Congress releases ‘corruption rate card’, accuses BJP of looting over Rs 15000 cr
Ahead of assembly elections, Karnataka Congress party on Friday released a ‘corruption rate card’ depicting various ‘scandals’ of ruling BJP government in the state, including ’40 per cent commission’ charge by state contractors. While releasing the corruption rate card in both English and Kannada, Karnataka Congress party leaders alleged that […]
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Centre trying to destroy not just Mumbai, but entire Maharashtra, says Nana Patole
Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leader Nana Patole on Friday accused the Central government of trying to weaken Maharashtra by transferring business activities to Gujarat. While talking to ANI, Patole said, “The financial hub in Mumbai is transferred to Gujarat. Our business activities are also being transferred to Gujarat. The main […]
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J-K: 2 Indian Army personnel killed, 4 injured in Rajouri encounter
Two Army personnel were killed and four others were injured in a blast triggered by terrorists during an anti-terror operation in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri on Friday, officials said. “The terrorists triggered an explosive device in retaliation. The Army team has suffered two fatal casualties with injuries to four more soldiers including an officer,” a statement […]
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J-K prepares to host G20 Meeting; A step towards global integration, says LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir is gearing up to host the G20 meeting, a significant event for the UT as well as the country. The meeting, which is scheduled to take place in Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has been the talk of the town, with preparations in full […]
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High Court refuses to stay release of ‘The Kerala Story’ film
Kerala High Court on Friday refused to issue a stay order on the release of the film ‘The Kerala Story’. Asserting that secular Kerala society will accept the film for what it is, the High Court today asked petitioners how the movie, which it observed is fiction and not history, […]
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Petition filed in SC against Rajasthan HC order in Honour killing case
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court raising the issue of whether video and voice notes can be treated as dying declarations or not and challenging the Rajasthan High Court which refused a plea seeking a court-monitored investigation or CBI probe in alleged honour killing case. The petition has […]
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Manipur Violence: Situation under control, flag marches in Churachandpur other areas underway, says Indian Army
Following the violence in the northeastern state, the Indian Army on Friday said that the situation in Manipur has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. “The situation has been brought under control through coordinated actions by all stakeholders. IAF undertook continuous sorties from two airfields in […]
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Mudasir Dar’s dedication to youth engagement and peace-building inspires many in ‘Naya Kashmir’
Mudasir Dar is a man with a purpose. He has been a social activist since a young age, with a strong desire to see change in his neighbourhood. Mudasir, who was born and reared in the scenic village of Mughalpora, Pulwama in South Kashmir, has always had a desire to serve […]
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Manipur Violence: Tripura, Arunachal issue helpline numbers for its citizens
Tripura government has opened helpline numbers for providing support to residents of Tripura in the backdrop of violence in Manipur. “Government of Tripura has opened the following helpline numbers for providing support on a 24×7 basis to the residents of Tripura with respect to disturbance in Manipur,” tweeted Tripura chief […]