Day: November 30, 2018

For Israel, a rearmed Hezbollah in Lebanon is top concern

ON THE ISRAEL-LEBANON BORDER — On a moonlit night, some two dozen Israeli soldiers in full battle gear march near a Lebanese border village with a bomb-sniffing dog, searching for explosives and infiltrators. Suddenly the force stops. Through night-vision goggles, two suspicious men appear over the ridge, holding […]

Trump joins leaders of Canada, Mexico to sign new trade pact

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina  — President Donald Trump joined the leaders of Canada and Mexico at a global meeting in Argentina on Friday to sign a revised North American trade pact, fulfilling a longstanding political promise with a deal he celebrated as a “groundbreaking achievement.” The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement is […]

DIPR accords affectionate adieu to Ram Lal

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 30: Directorate of Information and Public Relations (DIPR) today held a function to bid an affectionate farewell to its employee Ram Lal, who attained superannuation after serving the Department for over three decades. Director Information Tariq Ahmad Zargar, Joint Director Information Jammu […]

Advisor Kumar reviews functioning of GMC Srinagar, Associated Hospitals

open view web desk SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 30: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar on Thursday chaired a meeting to review the functioning of Government Medical College (GMC), Srinagar and its associated hospitals and also took suggestions from HoDs for the betterment of healthcare facility in the Valley. The […]

Governor visits Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 30: Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chairman, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board, today visited the Holy Cave Shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Deviji and paid obeisance at the Sanctum Sanctorum. He prayed for peace, progress and prosperity of the State. The Governor […]

Alasteng Grid Station to be commissioned by Dec 31: Advisor Sharma

open view web desk GANDERBAL, NOVEMBER 30: Advisor to Governor, Kewal Kumar Sharma today directed the PDD officials to ensure completion of vital Alasteng Grid Station by December ending this year which would go a long way in strengthening the power scenario in the Valley. The Advisor issued […]

Advisor Sharma listens to public grievances in Srinagar

open view web desk SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 30: Advisor to Governor, Advisor Sharma today convened public outreach programme here under the aegis of Jammu & Kashmir Governor’s Grievance Cell where he met several public delegations and individuals who apprised him with their issues and demands. Over 18 delegations and […]

Panchayat Polls-2018: Voting to take place at 3174 polling booths in Phase-VI

open view web desk JAMMU, NOVEMBER 30: Polling for Phase-VI of Panchayat Polls-2018 will be held tomorrow at 3174 polling stations including 410 in Kashmir division and 2764 in Jammu division. The timing for polling is from 8 am to 2 pm. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, […]

Sri Lanka parliament halts ministers’ salaries to pressure disputed PM

COLOMBO  – Sri Lanka’s parliament on Friday voted to halt payment of ministers’ salaries and travel expenses, but it remained unclear how the move would impact the disputed government of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa whose ministers boycotted the vote. The South Asian island has been locked in political […]

SEBI extends trading hours for commodity markets

MUMBAI  – The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed exchanges to start commodity trading an hour earlier to increase participation of different stakeholders, the market regulator said in a statement on Friday. The commodity markets can open at 9 a.m. local time (0330 GMT), instead of […]

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