Lucknow, March 13 (IANS) Authorities across several parts of the country, including Delhi, Jammu and Kashmir, and Uttar Pradesh, have stepped up security arrangements ahead of Jumat-ul-Vida, the last Friday of the holy month of Ramadan, as thousands of devotees gather in mosques and markets to mark the occasion with prayers and reflection. In the national Capital, elaborate security arrangements have been put in place around the historic Jama Masjid. Additional police personnel have been deploye…
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Islamabad, March 12 (IANS) Around 20,000 teachers working in 4,300 schools functioning under the Punjab Education Initiatives Management Authority (PEIMA) in Pakistan have not been paid salaries for the past three months, causing financial problems for them, local media reported. Many teachers would quit their jobs due to non-payment of salaries, leading to closure of schools and impacting education of nearly 600,000 students. Teachers and schools administrations said that salaries of PEIMA part…
Mumbai, March 12 (IANS) The first part of the Ranveer Singh-starrer ‘Dhurandhar’ franchise is set to make its way to the theatres once again, a week ahead of the release of the 2nd part. The blockbuster is set for a rare international re-release. The rare and exciting theatrical re-release will span approximately 500 screens worldwide, including 250 screens across India beginning March 12 and 250 overseas, beginning March 13.While re-releases of major films have occasionally been seen in Ind…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The triumphant Jammu and Kashmir Ranji Trophy team will celebrate its historic maiden title triumph with a victory march through Jammu city on Sunday afternoon, said sources in the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) on Saturday.Last week, the Paras Dogra-led Jammu and Kashmir secured a historic first-ever Ranji Trophy title by overcoming heavyweights Karnataka on the basis of a first innings lead at the KSCA Rajnagar Stadium in Hubbali.Jammu and Kashmir played…
Mumbai March 2 (IANS) In an old interview with Lehren TV, veteran scriptwriter Salim Khan was seen speaking his heart out about the deep sense of harmony he feels within his family, which comprises members from different religious backgrounds. Khan further was seen emphasising that peace at home is a blessing, and credited faith and sensible decisions for the happiness he and his family have been experiencing over the years.Talking about how the entire Khan family stays under one roof despite co…
Mumbai Feb 22 (IANS) In an old interview with Lehrein TV, veteran screenwriter Salim Khan was seen talking about the practice of issuing fatwas against filmmakers and members of the entertainment industry. He further was seen questioning the logic behind targeting only those associated with film industry.Raising an accurate argument, Salim Khan had said, “Why is a fatwa issued only against those who make films or act in them? Why not issue it against those who watch films as well?”He further…