Day: August 10, 2019

100 booked for violating Covid guidelines in J-K's Samba

Prohibitory orders lifted in five J-K districts; schools, colleges reopen

4:08 pm August 10, 2019

Jammu: Prohibitory orders under CrPC section 144 were lifted in five districts and curfew was relaxed in Doda and Kishtwar districts, paving the way for resumption of normal activities that were badly hit after special status of Jammu and Kashmir was abrogated, officials said on Saturday. All schools and colleges reopened in five districts of […]

Kashmir is open, brides will be brought from there: Khattar ‘quotes’ some people

3:31 pm August 10, 2019

Chandigarh: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has courted a controversy by saying that people from Haryana “could now get brides from Kashmir”, apparently in reference to the scrapping of the special status for Jammu and Kashmir under Article 370 of the Constitution. “There can be problems if the number of girls are lesser than […]

Paramount, Hasbro working on another ‘G.I. Joe’ spinoff

2:51 pm August 10, 2019

Los Angeles: Paramount and Hasbro is planning to develop a yet another “G.I. Joe” spinoff film. According to The Hollywood Reporter, the project is in the early stages of planning. It is being described as an “ensemble piece” and might feature the character of Chuckles, who is quite popular for his undercover and infiltration work. […]

Emily Hampshire to star in horror film ‘Home’

2:40 pm August 10, 2019

Los Angeles: Actor Emily Hampshire has been roped in to play the lead role in horror film “Home”. The independent psychological horror project is directed by Adam O’Brien. The “Schitt’s Creek” star is also executive producing the project, reported Variety. Philip Kalin-Hajdu has penned the script which follows a couple whose newborn has recently died. […]

Muslim hajj pilgrims ascend Mount Arafat for day of worship

2:30 pm August 10, 2019

Mount Arafat (Saudi Arabia): More than 2 million Muslims are gathered at the sacred hill of Mount Arafat in Saudi Arabia for an intense day of worship and reflection on what’s considered the climax of the Islamic hajj pilgrimage. Some had tears streaming down their faces as the men, wearing simple white garments, and women […]