Jeddah, Feb 27 (KNB): In a development with far reaching consequences, Saudi Arabia has for the very first time opened applications for women to enlist in the military as the kingdom continues to enact reforms granting females more access to a wide range of previously forbidden careers. According to authoritiesContinue Reading

New Delhi, Feb 27 (KNB): The government today announced a significant reduction in airfare for those going on the Haj, a month after it scrapped subsidies for the pilgrimage. Union Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi described the move as a “major step”. “The PMO took a keen interest in this.Continue Reading

Srinagar, Feb 27 (KNB): Broadcast & Multimedia Journalist Association (BMJA) while strongly condemned the attack of Journalists in Sopore and demanded stern action against accused persons. BMJA has learnt that yesterday a team of Journalists was attacked by some contractors inside the R&B Division Sopore while discharging their professional duty.Continue Reading

Srinagar, Feb 27 (KNB): Police on Tuesday foiled a protest rally of Kashmir based contractors who were trying to march towards chief minister Mehbooba Mufti’s Gupkar residence.On the otherhand, the protesting contractors held a protest at Press Enclave here and decided to boycott all developmental works and tenders till pendingContinue Reading