UK government will study Scottish government’s independence proposal, says PM’s spokesman
LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thinks now is not the time to be talking about a referendum on Scottish independence but the government will look carefully at the proposal from First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, his spokesman…
Putin denies Russian responsibility for Kremenchuk strike
ASHGABAT (Turkmenistan), June 30 ― Russian President Vladimir Putin denied Moscow's forces were responsible for a strike on a crowded shopping centre in the Ukrainian town of Kremenchuk earlier this week, in which 18 people were killed.…
Taliban to meet US on releasing frozen Afghan funds after quake
DOHA, June 30 ― A Taliban delegation arrived in Qatar yesterday for talks with the United States on unlocking some of Afghanistan's reserves following a devastating earthquake, with Washington seeking ways to ensure the money goes to help…
Amnesty: Russians behind ‘war crime’ bombing of Mariupol theatre
PARIS, June 30 ― A theatre sheltering civilians destroyed in March in the besieged Ukrainian city of Mariupol was likely hit by a Russian airstrike in a war crime, Amnesty International said in a report published today.
“Until now, we…
South Korea’s Yoon warns at Nato summit of threat to ‘universal values’
SEOUL, June 30 ― South Korea's president warned a Nato summit of the threat to universal values at a time of new conflict and competition, a reference to Russia's aggression in Ukraine and China's engagement with Russia, a South Korean…
Amarnaath Yatra begins as first batch of 2,750 pilgrims leaves for cave shrine
DC Anantnag flags off first batch from Nunwan Base Camp
Pahalgam, Jun 30 (KNO): Amid unprecedented security arrangements, the first batch of pilgrims left for holy cave from Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam area of Anantnag district on…
Have firm belief Amarnath Yatra will be successful, peaceful: LG Sinha
‘Prayed for development, peace & prosperity of J&K’
Srinagar, Jun 30 (KNO): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said that he has firm belief that the Amarnath Yatra, which began today, will be…
Night Temp Rises In Kashmir, Drops In Jammu
Srinagar, June 30 (GNS): Amid forecast for light to moderate rain, night temperature recorded a rise in the Kashmir Valley and a drop in Jammu region on Thursday.
A meteorological department official here told GNS light to moderate…
J&K heading for elections; ECI orders special summary revision of voters in UT after 3 years;…
Srinagar, Jun 30 (KNO): In an indication that elections could be held later this year or earlier next year, the Election Commission has ordered a special summary revision of electoral rolls in the Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir after a…
7 Injured As Picnic Bus from Bandipora Collides With Truck in Awantipora
Srinagar : Seven persons, including a driver and five students, suffered injuries after the picnic bus they were on board collided with a truck in Kadalbal area of Awantipora on National Highway.
As per reports a bus bearing registration…