Shutdown in parts of Srinagar on Afzal Guru’s death anniversary Srinagar, Feb 9: Parts of Srinagar city on Thursday observed a shutdown on the 10th death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged inside Tihar Jail. Shops and other business establishments in Nowhatta, Gojwara and Nalla Mar Road areas were closed … Read more
Entry of women into mosques for offering namaz is “not prohibited”: Muslim Board tells SC New Delhi, February 9: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on Wednesday told the Supreme Court that the entry of Muslim women into mosques for offering namaz inside is not “prohibited” in terms of the Islamic texts. “Considering … Read more
Turkish Prez Erdogan admits “shortcomings” as death toll from Turkey-Syria earthquake crosses 15,000-mark Ankara, Feb 9: The death toll from the earthquake that jolted Turkey and Syria is now at least 15,383 people. As many as 12,391 people have been killed and 62,914 others have been injured in Turkey after the earthquakes that rocked … Read more
4598 drug smuggling cases registered in J&K from 2017 to 2021: Centre MoS Home says NIA empowered under NDPS Act to investigate ‘Narco-Terrorism’ cases Srinagar, Feb 08 (KNO): The Centre on Wednesday said that 4598 drug smuggling cases were registered in Jammu and Kashmir from 2017 to 2021 and that drugs. Among these cases … Read more
232 Dog Bite Cases Reported In Leh In 2023: CMO Leh/Jammu, Feb 8: The union territory Ladakh’s Leh district has reported over 230 dog bite cases so far this year, prompting authorities to call for an action plan, including a dog census to deal with the menace. As many as 232 cases of dog bites … Read more
Below sub-zero temp in Kashmir, wet spell likely from tomorrow Srinagar, Feb 8 (GNS): The minimum temperature saw a fall at most places in Kashmir Valley with Srinagar and Qazigund too recording below sub-zero level on Wednesday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 0.1°C against 2.7°C on … Read more
Only way forward in relations with India is PM Modi first restores Kashmir’s special status: Imran Khan Lahore, Feb 8: Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan has said that the only way forward in relations with India is that Prime Minister Narendra Modi restores the special status of Kashmir. In 2019, Indian Parliament revoked Article … Read more
Turkey-Syria Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 7,700-Mark Ankara, February 8: The death toll from the earthquakes that jolted Turkey and Syria has risen to at least 7,726, CNN reported. At least 42,259 people have been injured in Turkey and Syria after deadly earthquakes. Turkish Vice President Fuat Oktay said that at least 5,894 people have … Read more
Three SMC Employees Booked in Srinagar For Breaking Traffic Booth, Assaulting Traffic Personnel: Police Srinagar, February 07(GNS): Police on tuesday said that it has lodged FIR against three SMC employees for breaking traffic booth as well assaulting traffic personnel on duty in Srinagar. In a tweet, Srinagar police wrote, “An incident has come to notice … Read more
Kashmir witnessing concerning rise in narco-terrorism: Northern Army Commander Says Army prepared to meet any challenges in future, restoration of peace will always remain “our constant endeavour” Srinagar, Feb 07 (KNO): Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, GOC-in-C, Northern Command on Tuesday said that Kashmir is witnessing a concerning rise in narco-terrorism and that the Army is … Read more