February 23, 2022 | Kashmir POST

Wants to debate Narendra Modi on TV to ‘Resolve Differences’: Imran Khan

February 23, 2022 Editor

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Tuesday that he would like to have a TV debate with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi to resolve differences between the two neighbouring countries. Khan made the remarks during an interview with Russia’s state-run television network RT on the eve of his maiden two-day visit to Moscow—the first by a Pakistani premier in over two decades—during which he will hold talks with President Vladimir Putin and review exchange views on major regional and international issues. “I would love to debate with Narendra Modi…

Man attempts self-immolation during demolition drive in Ganderbal

February 23, 2022 Editor

A man in his 20s allegedly set himself ablaze during a demolition drive against illegal constructions in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. A man in his 20s allegedly set himself ablaze during a demolition drive against illegal constructions in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir on Tuesday, officials said. The drive was being conducted by the irrigation and flood control department, along with tehsildar and police at Gundrahman, as some illegal constructions have come up around 100 metres of the Nallah Sindh waterbody. Police and district officials…

Delimitation panel for J&K gets two-month extension

February 23, 2022 Editor

Amid uproar by political parties over its draft report, the Delimitation Commission for J&K has been given two months’ extension in its tenure to complete its task of redrawing the Assembly constituencies in the Union Territory (UT). The term of the commission had to end on March 6. The move came two days after Union Home Minister Amit Shah said the announcement for Assembly elections in J&K will be held within eight months. In a gazette notification, dated February 21, the Centre said, “In exercise of powers conferred under Section…

Snowfall disrupts life across Kashmir Valley, Flights disrupted; Highway closed; Train service suspended

February 23, 2022 Editor

Widespread snowfall across Kashmir on Wednesday disrupted normal life as flight operations, surface transport and routine activities of life came to a grinding halt in Kashmir. It has been continuously snowing in the entire Valley since early morning and around 5 inches of snow has accumulated on the ground in Srinagar city. For the over 1.2 million residents of Srinagar city, Wednesday’s is the first major snowfall of this winter. Flight operations from Srinagar International Airport have been delayed as visibility at the runway has dropped to less than 500…