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India Test Series: Gayle not picked in Test squad, ‘Giant’ Cornwall gets maiden call-up

6:55 pm August 11, 2019

Port of Spain: The flamboyant Chris Gayle is unlikely to get a farewell Test match against India after being overlooked in the 13-strong West Indies squad for the two-Test series starting August 22 at North Sound in Antigua. The only new face in the side is big-bodied spin bowling all-rounder from Leeward Islands Rahkeem Cornwall. […]

J-K admin to resolve problems of families of veterans, slain soldiers on priority: LG advisor

Army launches ‘Mission Reach Out’ in Jammu

6:37 pm August 11, 2019

Jammu: The Army has launched “Mission Reach Out” in Jammu to ensure basic necessities and essential services are available in the region post the abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 and reorganisation of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said on Sunday. A high level “Mission Reach Out” conference to review the prevalent situation in the […]

Universal Pictures cancels controversial ‘The Hunt’ in wake of shootings

8:33 am August 11, 2019

New York: Universal Pictures has canceled the planned September release of its controversial social satire “The Hunt,” in the wake of recent mass shootings and amid criticism from President Donald Trump. The move came several days after the studio suspended the ad campaign for the film, a gory, R-rated thriller that tells a tale of […]

One hurt in Norway mosque shooting, suspect arrested

6:12 am August 11, 2019

Oslo: A gunman armed with multiple weapons opened fire in a mosque near Oslo on Saturday, injuring one person before being overpowered by an elderly worshipper and arrested, Norwegian police and witnesses said. Hours after the attack, the body of a young woman related to the suspect was found in a home in the suburb […]

Myanmar landslide kills 41, many more feared missing

10:22 pm August 10, 2019

Mawlamyine: The death toll from a landslide triggered by monsoon rains in eastern Myanmar rose to at least 41, an official said late Saturday, as emergency workers continued for a second night their desperate search through thick mud for the scores feared missing. A huge brown gash on the hillside marked where the deluge of […]