INDONESIA AND VANTARA LAUNCH MAJOR WILDLIFE HEALTH AND CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIP
Minister Raja Juli Antoni announces major new wildlife health and in situ conservation initiatives with Vantara, to begin with Capacity Building Trainings, Hospitals on Wheels and upgraded Way Kambas Elephant Hospital. Jakarta, 24 August: Raja Juli…
Amid fresh threat letters, ISI’s role in setting up special fronts in J&K under lens
New Delhi/Srinagar, Aug 24 (IANS) The Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI), Pakistan’s spy agency is planning to set up several local organisations in Jammu and Kashmir to gather information about the local residents, Kashmiri Pandits in particular, so that…
Several flights diverted as rain in Delhi-NCR disrupts airport services; airlines issue advisories
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) More than a dozen flights from Delhi Airport were rerouted as heavy rain and thunderstorms lashed Delhi-NCR on Monday, while airlines issued advisories urging passengers to check their flight status before heading to the airport,…
Krushna Abhishek says he won’t entertain questions about ‘Mama’ Govinda: ‘Everybody is taking footage over their personal issues’
Mumbai, August 24 (IANS) Actor-comedian Krushna Abhishek was spotted at Mumbai airport with his The Great Indian Kapil Show co-star Kiku Sharda as the duo headed to Udaipur for an event. When the paparazzi tried to ask him questions about his uncle,…
Jason Smith ruled out of SA’s T20I tri-series in Namibia due to adductor strain
Johannesburg, Aug 24 (IANS) South Africa all-rounder Jason Smith has been ruled out of the upcoming T20I tri-series against Namibia and Zimbabwe due to an adductor strain, said Cricket South Africa (CSA) on Monday. Smith, 31, has sustained a right…
BLA says 33 Pakistani soldiers killed in 36 operations across Balochistan
Quetta, Aug 24 (IANS) The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for 36 operations across different regions in Balochistan over the past week targeting Pakistani forces, which resulted in the deaths of 33 personnel and injuries to…
Rights body urges B’desh to end indefinite pre-trial detention of Awami League leaders
New York, Aug 24 (IANS) Human Rights Watch (HRW), a US-based advocacy group, has called on Bangladeshi authorities to take immediate steps to end the prolonged pre-trial detention of politicians and others linked to the former Prime Minister Sheikh…
Kajol chooses peace over arguments, says, ‘I don’t argue with people who need attention’
Mumbai, Aug 24 (IANS) Kajol, on Monday, shared a witty yet pointed message saying that she prefers choosing peace over getting into arguments with people who seek attention more than logic. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Dilwale’ actress shared her pictures…
Domestic violence victims need not wait for conclusion of trial to seek interim residence protection: J&K HC
Srinagar, Aug 24 (IANS) The J&K and Ladakh High Court said on Monday that women aggrieved by domestic violence need not wait for the conclusion of the trial to seek interim residence protection. Justice Sanjay Dhar said in his observation that an…
Pakistan lags South Asian neighbours in employment for women: Report
New Delhi, Aug 24 (IANS) Unlike Pakistan, most South Asian countries have successfully increased women’s economic participation. The female labour force participation rate is 40 per cent in Bangladesh, 54 per cent in Indonesia, 56 per cent in…