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PoGB: Sit-in protest intensifies, traders demand immediate tax relief
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Traders in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit-Baltistan have ramped up their sit-in protests at Sost Dry Port, demanding the implementation of court orders that stopped tax collection by customs officials, local digital media outlet Voicepk.net reported.
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PoGB residents protest against unannounced power outages, demand immediate
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The protesters, fed up with the government's inaction, blocked roads in parts of Gilgit City, demanding immediate and effective solutions to the persistent electricity crisis, as reported by local media outlet Markhor Times.
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"Dissapointed to miss out on gold...": Indian hockey vice-captain Hardik o
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Following his side's Paris Olympics bronze medal win, Indian hockey vice-captain and midfielder Hardik Singh said that despite having a podium finish, the team feels disappointed to have missed out on a gold medal because the team was playing really well and the momentum was at their side.
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Uyghur-American politician calls for enhanced cooperation to address indep
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a significant push for greater unity and action, Salih Hudayar, a prominent Uyghur-American politician known for advocating for East Turkistan independence, has emphasized the need for increased collaboration to tackle the independence struggles of regions under Chinese and Pakistani c
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Delhi court awards 15 years jail to priest for sexually assaulting boy
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Delhi's Tis Hazari court has awarded 15-year jail term to a priest for sexually assaulting a minor boy eight years ago. The court called the offence a crime against society at large.
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PoGB traders warned to revoke protest against collection of taxes
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The authorities of Pakistan Customs advised the traders of Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB), who are protesting to stop the collection of taxes, to lift the restrictions on consignments lying at the Sost dry port after having been imported from China, Dawn reported.
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Tamil Nadu surfers steal show on opening day of Covelong Classic 2024
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Groms (16 and Under) Boys prodigy and local lad Kishore Kumar wowed everyone with a stellar performance on the challenging waves scoring 13.66, the highest for the day. The other category that was in competition today was the men's open category that saw an absolute dominance from the host s
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PoGB villagers fear threat to livelihood as climate crisis worsens, lament
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Villagers in parts of Hunza Valley in Pakistan-occupied Gilgit Baltistan (PoGB) have been facing an imminent threat of land destruction, as their homes have been destroyed due to the rapid melting of glaciers and overflowing of Hunza River.
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PoGB: Protest erupts over power outages amidst government inaction
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
The general public expressed their angst by raising slogans against the local administration for neglecting the issues faced by the people of PoGB.
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PoGB: Villages continue to face imminent threat of land erosion amid gover
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
This year, the rivers of PoGB expanded more than expected, destroying several households, farms, and other infrastructure. This could have been protected if measures were taken on time.
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Delhi court sentences minor tried as adult to life imprisonment for rape a
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
In a case involving the rape and murder of a five-year-old girl, the Rohini District Court in Delhi has tried a minor as an adult and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The court noted that, at the time of the offence, the accused was over 16 years old. This case was initially registered in
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Kaziranga National Park gets 20 inflatable rubber boats to check poaching
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over 20 Inflatable Rubber Boats to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to check poaching and encroaching attempts.
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