SRINAGAR, Mar 23: The National Investigation Agency on Monday carried out raids at several locations in Kashmir in connection with a terror-related case, officials said. The searches were conducted in the Handwara area of Kupwara district and Kulgam district, the officials said. Further details are awaited. [caption id="attachment_35845" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Raids Multiple Locations In…
Beijing, Jul 14: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday conveyed to Chinese Vice President Han Zheng that continued normalisation of India-China ties can produce mutually beneficial outcomes and an open exchange of views between the two sides is “very important” considering the “complex” global scenario. The external affairs minister held talks with Zheng shortly…
New Delhi, May 9: Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday reviewed the prevailing situation along India’s border with Pakistan and airports in the country amid the military conflict between the two countries, sources said. The meeting came hours after the Border Security Force said it has foiled an infiltration bid from across the International Border…
JAMMU: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that Jammu and Kashmir aims to achieve self-sufficiency in power generation in next two years, ensuring a reliable electricity supply, and that the government was committed to offering 200 units of free electricity. He said Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Corporation was prioritizing the development of hydroelectric…
BARAMULLA: A suspected grenade attack took place at a police station in north Kashmir's Baramulla district late last night, police said today. "During the night intervening March 4-5, at approximately 2120 hrs, a blast-like sound was heard from the backside of Police Post Old Town, Baramulla, causing concern among the general public. No casualty or…
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JAMMU: District Magistrate, Sachin Kumar Vaishya today visited the shrine of Baba Jitto and reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the annual Jhiri Festival. The annual Festival will commence from November 26 and culminate…
NEW DELHI, Nov 11:According to an official, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a supplementary charge-sheet against four people in the Khalistan Tiger Force recruitment and arms smuggling case. According to a federal agency spokesperson, the charge-sheet was filed before the Special NIA Court in New Delhi against Amritpal Singh alias Ammy and Amrik Singh, both deported from the Philippines, as well as Jassa Singh and Gagandeep Singh alias Mithi.On July 22, the agency filed a charge-sheet against nine defendants in the case. Twelve other members of the terrorist outfit Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF) and their associates, who are linked to the Babbar Khalsa International (BKI) and the KTF, are being investigated for their role and involvement in this terror conspiracy. According to the spokesperson, a "listed individual terrorist," Canada-based Arshdeep Singh alias Arsh Dala, in collaboration with accused Manpreet Singh alias Peeta, indoctrinated and recruited Amritpal, Amrik, Jassa, and Gagandeep into his terrorist group.Amritpal and Amrik, who were based in the Philippines, were actively recruiting young people. Their activities included smuggling arms and explosives from Pakistan, as well as extortion and then channelling the extortion proceeds into terrorist activities, according to the official. The NIA successfully deported Amritpal and Amrik from the Philippines during the course of the investigation, according to the spokesperson. "The charge-sheeted accused persons played a pivotal role, at the behest of Arsh Dala, in a larger conspiracy, primarily focused on raising funds for the proscribed KTF," a spokesperson for the prosecution said.Arshdeep and his arrested accomplice Manpreet arranged the recruitment of potential members, forming terrorist gangs in Punjab, and carrying out targeted killings and firings at potential victims' homes, coercing them into complying with their extortion demands, according to the official. "Investigations also revealed that extortion funds were being systematically routed to various foreign countries via both banking and non-banking channels." These illegal financial transactions were intended to fund terrorist activities in India, according to the spokesperson. According to the agency, investigations have revealed that KTF operatives based abroad were involved in the regular recruitment and management of their terror syndicate associates."They were also involved in the smuggling of arms, ammunition, and explosives across the border using drones and other means." These terror hardware supplies were then used to carry out terrorist activities on Indian soil," according to the spokesperson. [caption id="attachment_5429" align="alignnone" width="300"] NIA Files Supplementary Charge-Sheet In KTF Recruitment, Arms Smuggling Case[/caption]
SRINAGAR: Early snowfall in Gulmarg and other areas of Kashmir has boosted the tourism industry, with visitors flocking to the valley to take in the scenery. Several tourists who had come to see the magic of the crimson Chinar leaves falling in Autumn here were pleasantly surprised when they were able to catch the white Gulmarg due to early snowfall on Thursday and Friday. "We were in Srinagar when we heard the weather was changing. So we came here to see the valley's scenic beauty. It's not wrong to say that if you want to see heaven, go to Kashmir, to Gulmarg...we're feeling great," Manzar Khan, a Delhi tourist, said."We enjoyed ourselves after coming here," Asim Kumar Raut from Odisha said. We were expecting snow, but not snowfall, which we witnessed for the first time." Tourists who rushed to Gulmarg after the snowfall were seen building snow structures. They had a great time sliding, skating, and taking pictures of the snow-covered mountains. "I'm visiting Kashmir for the first time. It's called heaven on Earth, and I saw it for myself today. We visited Pahalgam and Sonmarg before arriving in Gulmarg today. It's a lovely valley. "I'm seeing snow for the first time here," Suhail Ahmad of West Bengal said.Pravidha, a Pune resident, praised Kashmir's hospitality and encouraged everyone to visit the valley to experience its allure. "This is my first visit to Kashmir, and I hope to return soon." I saw snow for the first time in my life here, and it's something you can't get from photos or videos; you have to come here. The locals are also very nice. "The staff, the cab drivers are all very nice and helpful, and I believe the Kashmiri food is also very good," she said. "Kashmir is a hundred times better than what we had imagined, it's like we have come to heaven, and the people here are amazing, they are very cooperative also," said a visitor from Gujarat. Locals in the tourism industry anticipate increased business this winter as early snowfall has generated positive "word of mouth" publicity for Kashmir as a destination. "The festival holidays have become a popular time for tourists to visit." "The feedback we've received from our guests gives us hope for a better winter season," said Shoaib Ali, a tour operator. [caption id="attachment_5423" align="alignnone" width="300"] Pleasant surprise for tourists as Kashmir witness early snowfall[/caption]…
NOV 11, 2023 : Iceland declared a'state of emergency' on Friday after a series of small and medium-sized earthquakes jolted the country's southwest Reykjanes peninsula. Iceland's authorities warned in an official statement that the seismic activity could lead to volcanic eruptions in the country. According to Iceland's Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management, "the National police chief... declares a state of emergency for civil defence due to the intense earthquake (activity) at Sundhnjukagigar, north of Grindavik." "Earthquakes can become larger than those that have already occurred, and this series of events could lead to an eruption," the administration added in the statement. The Icelandic Met Office (IMO) stated that volcanic eruptions in Iceland could occur "in a matter of days."Around 4,000 small to medium intensity earthquakes struck the southwest Reykjanes peninsula on Friday. According to preliminary IMO data, the largest tremor had a magnitude of 5.2 and occurred north of Grindavik, a village on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula. According to the IMO, 24,000 tremors have been recorded on the peninsula since late October, with "a dense swarm" of nearly 800 quakes registered between midnight and 2 p.m. GMT Friday. The Blue Lagoon geothermal spa, one of Iceland's most popular tourist attractions, has been temporarily closed due to the possibility of eruptions. [caption id="attachment_5414" align="alignnone" width="300"] Iceland declares state of emergency after 800 earthquakes in 14 hrs hit nation[/caption]
NEW DELHI: After obtaining permission from a city court, former Delhi deputy chief minister Manish Sisodia arrived at his residence here on Saturday from Tihar Jail to see his ailing wife. Sisodia, who is being held in connection with the alleged liquor scam, was granted six hours in jail between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sisodia, accompanied by police officers, arrived at his home on Mathura Road around 10 a.m. in a prison van. The Delhi High Court also granted him permission to meet with his wife Seema, who has multiple sclerosis.He was unable to meet her because she was hospitalised due to a sudden deterioration in her condition. While allowing Sisodia to meet his wife, the court ordered him not to speak to the media or engage in any political activity. Before his arrest by the CBI in February, Sisodia was a senior AAP leader who served as deputy chief minister as well as holding various portfolios, including the Excise Department, in the Arvind Kejriwal government. After being arrested, he resigned as deputy CM and minister of various departments, but his family continued to live at his then-official residence on Mathura Road, which he shared with Education Minister Atishi. The Supreme Court recently denied Sisodia's bail application in the case. [caption id="attachment_5401" align="alignnone" width="300"] Sisodia reaches home from Tihar Jail to meet ailing wife[/caption]
SRINAGAR: According to officials, several houseboats were destroyed after a massive fire broke out on a houseboat in Dal Lake on the outskirts of Srinagar district in Jammu and Kashmir. The fire started in one of the houseboats late Friday night and quickly spread to several others. The officials also stated that there were no immediate reports of injuries or deaths as a result of the fire. "A massive fire on Dal Lake gutted several houseboats." "A fire broke out in one of the houseboats and spread to several others," they said. According to preliminary reports, the fire has damaged at least a half-dozen houseboats. More information is awaited. [caption id="attachment_5398" align="alignnone" width="300"] Many houseboats gutted in fire in Srinagar's Dal Lake[/caption]
NEW DELHI: India and the United States reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Pathankot strike in a veiled message to Pakistan on Friday, calling for the perpetrators to be brought to justice. In a joint statement issued at the conclusion of the '2+2' foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, New Delhi and Washington condemned terrorism and violent extremism, as well as the use of terrorist proxies and logistical, financial, and military support to terror groups. The American delegation was led by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin, while the Indian delegation was led by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The two sides also discussed the situation in Afghanistan and urged the Taliban to keep their promise to prevent any group or individual from using Afghan territory to threaten the security of any country. India and the United States also urged the Taliban to respect all Afghans' human rights, including women, children, and members of minority groups, and to maintain freedom of movement. "India and the US reiterated their condemnation of the 26/11 Mumbai attack and the Pathankot attack and called for bringing the perpetrators of these attacks to justice," the statement went on to say."The ministers also called for concerted action against all terrorists, including through designations of individuals affiliated with groups that are listed by the UN Security Council 1267 Sanctions Committee, such as Al-Qa'ida, ISIS/Daesh, Lashkar-e-Tayyiba, and Jaish-e-Mohammed," according to the statement. Terrorist groups based in Pakistan were responsible for the 26/11 and Pathankot attacks in 2016. The ministers emphasised the importance of adhering to international anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards, as recommended by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Both countries reaffirmed their commitment to cooperating in FATF and other multilateral forums."They expressed determination to counter new and emerging forms of terrorism and violent extremism and the use of emerging and evolving technologies such as unmanned aerial systems and the internet for terrorist purposes," the statement went on to say. The ministers agreed to hold the 20th meeting of the India-US joint working group on counter-terrorism and the fifth designations dialogue early next year at a mutually convenient time. "Both parties are looking forward to the 2024 edition of the Homeland Security Dialogue, where leaders will advance security cooperation through capacity building and other activities."The two sides also agreed on the importance of strengthening the security of critical networks and information infrastructure." The ministers also discussed Afghanistan's situation. "The ministers urged the Taliban to keep their promise to prevent any group or individual from using Afghan territory to threaten the security of any country, citing UN Security Council Resolution 2593 (2021), which states that "Afghan territory must not be used to threaten or attack any country, or to shelter or train terrorists, or to plan or finance terrorist attacks." "They also emphasised unhindered access to deliver humanitarian assistance and recommitted to having consultations on Afghanistan to help facilitate an inclusive and peaceful future for all Afghans," the statement said. [caption id="attachment_5395" align="alignnone" width="300"] Bring perpetrators of 26/11 attack, Pathankot strike to justice: India, US[/caption]
Nov 10 : The ICC issued a statement announcing the suspension of Sri Lanka cricket's membership with immediate effect on November 10. The decision comes a day after Sri Lanka's World Cup 2023 campaign came to an end with a thrashing at the hands of New Zealand. In the nine games they played in the 2023 World Cup, the 1996 World Cup champions won only two. However, the problems confronting Sri Lankan cricket go beyond poor performance on the pitch. The Sri Lankan government fired the cricket board after it was accused of widespread corruption. Following a humiliating 302-run defeat against India in the World Cup 2023, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe fired the entire cricket board.Arjuna Ranatunga, the World Cup-winning captain in 1996, has been named chairman of the interim board, which includes three judges. This would be followed by a resolution passed unanimously by the Sri Lankan parliament on November 9 calling for the sacking of the country's cricket governing body, with both the ruling and opposition parties supporting it. The ICC has now announced that it has suspended Sri Lanka's membership with immediate effect for breaching its obligations as a member. The ICC will determine the terms of the suspension in due course, but it is possible that Sri Lanka will miss the major ICC events, beginning with the 2024 World Cup."The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect." "The ICC Board met today and determined that Sri Lanka Cricket is in serious breach of its obligations as a Member, in particular, the requirement to manage its affairs autonomously and ensure that there is no government interference in the governance, regulation and/or administration of cricket in Sri Lanka." "The conditions of the suspension will be decided by the ICC Board in due course," the International Criminal Court (ICC) said. [caption id="attachment_5391" align="alignnone" width="300"] ICC suspends SL cricket membership with immediate effect[/caption]
NEW DELHI:Director General Nitin Agrawal of the Border Security Force (BSF) visited the forward areas of sector Srinagar along the Line of Control (LoC) on Friday to assess the operational readiness of the units in light of the death of a BSF Head Constable the previous day due to an unprovoked firing by Pakistan Rangers in Jammu and Kashmir's Ramgarh. The DG also spoke with the soldiers, praising their professionalism, dedication, and strong morale. The deceased was identified as BSF head constable Lal Fam Kima, 50, who was assigned to the Narayanpur post in Ramgarh and served in 148 battalions.Kima was a native of Aijwal, Mizoram. According to officials, Pakistani Rangers fired at the Narayanpur post from their Ashraf position at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, causing the BSF to respond with similar vigour. For a while, the two border guard units exchanged gunfire using automatic weapons. The BSF appropriately responded to the breach of the ceasefire along the international boundary in the Ramgarh and Arnia sectors of Jammu & Kashmir's Samba district by initiating gunfire on the intervening night of November 8–9. [caption id="attachment_5384" align="alignnone" width="300"] BSF chief visits forward base along LoC after Pak Soldeirs ' violate ceasefire[/caption]
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