Two soldiers injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

Two soldiers injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Poonch

Poonch/Jammu, June 29 : Two jawans were injured on Thursday in a ceasefire violation along the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan Army. The jawans have been shifted to hospital. “Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked shelling and firing along the LoC in Poonch,” Defence Ministry sources said. They used small arms, automatics and mortars. The firing started at […]

Election for next vice president on August 5, result same day

Election for next vice president on August 5, result same day

New Delhi : The election commission on Thursday announced that the election of India’s next vice president will take place on August 5. The term of vice president M. Hamid Ansari ends on August 10. The ruling BJP and the Opposition are yet to announce their nominees for the post. Counting will be held on […]

With Kohli’s backing, former coach seeks to fill Kumble’s boots

With Kohli’s backing, former coach seeks to fill Kumble’s boots

New delhi : Finally, the suspense over whether Ravi Shastri would apply for the Indian cricket team’s head coach’s position has been lifted. Shastri, the former team director, has thrown his hat in the ring, four days after BCCI announced July 9 as the new deadline for applications for the post. With captain Virat Kohli privately […]

Traders protest, govt says GST-ready

Traders protest, govt says GST-ready

Chandigarh : Even as the Punjab Government claims that it is ready to migrate to GST from July 1, traders across the state are up in arms against the move. With businesses facing a slowdown, they fear that the migration to the new tax regime would increase their input costs and further shrink profit margins. […]

Sri Lanka include uncapped batsman for Zimbabwe ODI series

Sri Lanka include uncapped batsman for Zimbabwe ODI series

Colombo, June 28: Sri Lanka on Tuesday included a 19-year-old uncapped batsman in their 13-member squad for the five-match one-day international series against Zimbabwe. Wanidu Hasaranga, who has played 12 first class games and scored 775 runs was included in the squad that will be led by Angelo Mathews. Zimbabwe will be touring Sri Lanka for […]