Jammu, Jan 27: PDP leader and MLA Wachi Aijaz Ahmad Mir Saturday condemned the civilian killings in Shopian. In a statement issued to press, Mir termed the killings of civilians “very unfortunate”. He said such civilians killings should stop and security forces should exercise maximum restraint while dealing with law and order situation. Mir expressed […]
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Three civillians killed in shopian clashes
Srinagar, Jan 27: One more youth succumbed to the injuries at Shopian, taking the death toll allegedly by army to three. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Shopian Dr Bashir told GNS that the youth identified as Rayees Ahmad Ganie succumbed to injuries while he was being referred to Srinagar hospital. Earlier, two youth died while several others […]
Need to teach boys to be men: Malala Yousafzai
Davos: Malala Yousafzai, the young Pakistani activist working on gender equality, on Thursday called for teaching boys to be men and said what is needed is to educate young men on the issue of women’s rights. Speaking in Davos at the World Economic Forum (WEF), the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize said such […]
Rahul given seat in 4th row for R-Day parade
New Delhi: Congress president Rahul Gandhi has been invited by the government for the Republic Day parade on Friday, but only to be seated in the fourth row, according to Congress leaders. However, there has been no official confirmation on the seating arrangement of political leaders as well as ministers. “We have come to know […]
J&K Police detains suspected be ISIS suicide bomber
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday detained a Pune-based girl, alleged to be an ISIS suicide bomber, from south Kashmir, officials said. Meanwhile, official sources on Thursday said she is the same woman who was questioned by the Pune Anti-Terrorism Squad in 2015, when it came to notice that she had been radicalised after […]
Jio launches lowest rental of Rs 49
New Delhi: Turning its focus towards feature phone users, Reliance Jio on Thursday announced the lowest rental plan of Rs 49 in which it will offer unlimited voice and data for 28 days for JioPhone subscribers, effective January 26. “JioPhone users will enjoy free voice calls and unlimited data (1GB at high speed) for 28 days […]
How helpful are dietary supplements?
Washington: If being fit is your New Year’s resolution, then good nutrition and a balanced diet are extremely important for good health. However, there are many people who turn to dietary supplements for a boost to their routines. To help cut the confusion, the Office of Dietary Supplements (ODS) at the National Institutes of Health […]
2017 in Hollywood
Land was announced for the Academy Award for Best Picture, while Moonlight was the actual winner. Kevin Spacey came out as gay after actor Anthony Rapp claimed that the House of Cards actor made a pass at him when the latter was just 14 years old. Hollywood was rocked by break-ups, pregnancy announcements and several other […]
Kalam was a space scientist, Modi a social scientist: Ram Nath Kovind
AHMEDABAD: President Ram Nath Kovind today drew a parallel between APJ Abdul Kalam and Narendra Modi, saying while the former president was a “space scientist”, the current prime minister is a “social scientist”. Kovind was addressing the 66th convocation ceremony of the Gujarat University (GU) here. “Kalam sir was ultimately and fortunately my predecessor. Though he became the president, he […]
Mehbooba appeals for cessation of hostilities on borders, appeals for peace
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today appealed for the cessation of hostilities on the borders in the State saying that it is the people of Jammu & Kashmir who have suffered due to the acrimony between India and Pakistan. Addressing the attestation cum passing out parade at Subsidiary Training Centre, Sheeri, here today, the Chief Minister […]