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Holy Shab-e-Qadr today

Soon the situation in Chittagong Hill Tracts will be calm: Obaidul Quader

KNF attack to loot money and show capability: RAB

Kidnapped manager of Sonali Bank returns to his family

Home Minister to visit Bandarban tomorrow to inspect situation

Protest march: Restrictions imposed in Srinagar

New Delhi, June 19: Restrictions were imposed by the state administration to prevent a protest march called by separatists against the killings of former militants in north Kashmir Sopore town here on Friday, on the first day of Ramdhan.

Pakistan forces kill 25 militants

Rawalpindi, June 17: Security forces have killed 25 militants during clashes in Pakistan's North Waziristan area on Wednesday, media reports said.

India dare not treat Pakistan like Myanmar: Pervez Musharraf

New Delhi, June 16: Days after Indian Army's operation along the Indo-Myanmar border to kill Northeast militants, former Pakistan President Parvez Sharif has slammed the same and said India should not attempt the same with his country.

Mysterious killings continue in Kashmir, another former militant shot in Sopore

Srinagar, June 15: Guerrillas on Monday killed a former militant in Sopore town of North Kashmir , which is the latest in the spate of recent attacks in the state.

20 Afghan police officers killed in an attack plotted by Taliban

Kabul, June 13: At least 20 police officers have been killed in a Taliban attack in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, officials said on Saturday.

Pakistan, IS flags waved in J&K

Srinagar, June 12: The Hurriyat supporters of Jammu and Kashmir have allegedly hoisted flags of Pakistan and dreaded terrorist group IS (Islamic State) in the state on Friday, according to eye witnesses.

Ban welcomes 'milestone' agreement on new Nepal constitution

New York, Jun 10: Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has welcomed the agreement of a new constitution for Nepal as “a major milestone” in the country's democratic development, a spokesperson for the United Nations confirmed on Tuesday.

Almost 1,000 civilians killed in Afghanistan conflict during first 4 months of this year

New York, Jun 9:The conflict in Afghanistan is resulting in thousands of people being killed or wounded, forcing families to leave their homes and seek refuge in neighbouring communities, according to Mark Bowden, the UN Secretary-General’s Deputy Special Representative in the country.

Eight members of marriage party killed in Bihar road mishap

Patna, June 8: Eight people have were killed and three injured when after the vehicle in which they were travelling rammed against a stationary truck in Bihar's Nawada district in the early hours on Monday.

Afghanistan: Taliban shadow district governor killed

Kabul, June 7: A shadow district governor of Taliban in Afghanistan's Paktika province has been killed by the security forces, media reports said on Sunday.

Pakistan: UN experts urge halt to execution of child offender

New York, Jun 6: The Government of Pakistan must halt the execution of a man convicted of a crime committed as a child and reinstate the country’s moratorium on the death penalty, three United Nations human rights experts have urged.

Army expected to launch counter-insurgency operations in Manipur

Imphal, June 5: After Thursday's militant ambush in which nearly a score of jawans were killed the army is expected to launch a massive counter-insurgency operation in Manipur.

10 army jawans killed in Ultra attack in Manipur

Imphal, June 4: Ten jawans were killed and 12 others seriously injured when ultras ambushed an army convoy in Manipur's Chandel district on Thursday.

Pak & Kashmir are inseparable: Pakistani Army

New Delhi/Islamabad, June 3: Sparking more tension between India and Pakistan, the later's Army has claimed that the Islamic country and Kashmir are inseparable.

In Nepal, UN rushes to replace quake-damaged healthcare facilities ahead of monsoon

New York, Jun 2: The United Nations health agency is racing critical medical supplies to fourteen of Nepal's most earthquake-affected districts in an effort to restore health services before the onset of monsoon season.