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India might lose hosting rights for 2021 Champions Trophy
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has started looking for alternatives venues for the two prestigious events-2021 Champions Trophy and the 2023 World Cup- which are scheduled to be held in India, due to an ongoing tax issue.It is learned that the governing bodies get tax exemptions from the host government for every major sporting tournament, but the ICC hasn't got any dispensation from the Indian government so far.The ICC expressed its concern about it in a board meeting in Dubai on Friday, which was also attended by BCCI's acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary."The Board expressed their concern around the absence of a tax exemption from the Indian Government for ICC events held in India despite ongoing efforts from both the ICC and BCCI to secure the exemption which is standard practice for major sporting events around the world," ESPNcricinfo quoted ICC as saying.According to ESPNcricinfo, ICC will suffer about 100-125 million USD loss if the Indian government fails to provide ..
Bandh affects normal life in Balasore
The dawn-to-dusk shutdown called by traders association to protest alleged spurt in crimes and breakdown of law and order in Balasore town affected normal life here today. Shops, business establishments, educational institutions remained closed during the 12-hour bandh called by Trade Union Association Co-ordination Committee (TUACC), police said. Roads wore a deserted look as vehicular movement came to a stand still in the town. Passenger buses as well as trucks stayed off the road, while train services and vehicular movement on National Highway were normal, they said. The bandh remained by and large peaceful and no untoward incident was reported from anywhere in the town, a senior police officer said. TUACC Convenor Pradipta Panda said the bandh was observed to protest alleged deterioration in law order situation in Balasore. He demanded that concrete steps be taken to check crimes and anti-social activities.
Two killed as militants storm family quarters of Jammu army camp (Third Lead)
At least two persons, including a junior army officer, were killed and six, including women and children, injured after a group of heavily-armed militants stormed a military camp in Jammu early on Saturday and entered the family quarters, spraying automatic gunfire at the sleeping inhabitants, officials said.
Security forces effectively doing their job: Rajnath
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said the Army and other security forces were effectively doing their job and would never let any Indian hang his head in shame. He said it would not be appropriate for him to comment on the attack on an Army camp in Jammu as the operation was still on. "We have received information that the operation is going on. I understand that until the operation ends, it will not be appropriate on my part to comment regarding that," Singh told reporters on the sidelines of an event. "Rest assured...our Army and security forces are effectively accomplishing their job and handling their responsibility. They will never let any Indian hang his head in shame," he said. Two junior commissioned officers (JCOs) were killed while a Colonel-rank officer and daughter of an Army man were among four people injured in a militant attack on the Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu early today. Asked about the casualties in the incident, he said it was a sad ...
Disturbed by terror attack on army camp: Mehbooba
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday said she was disturbed by terror attack on Sunjwan army camp in Jammu.She said in a tweet, "Deeply disturbed by the terrorist attack in #Sunjwan today. My heart goes out to the injured & their families."An army personnel succumbed to his injuries after terrorists attacked an army camp in Sunjwan area of in the heart of Jammu city in the wee hours of Saturday.Earlier, the state police informed that three security personnel and a civilian suffered injuries in the attack."In the morning around 4:45 a.m. militants fired upon one gate of the army camp. The area has been cordoned off. One army man, his daughter and two others sustained injuries as per the reports. The exact number of militants is not known as of now," said Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) S. D. Singh Jamwal.Home Minister Rajnath Singh has also directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to look into the attack.He also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Director .
Terror attack on Army camp in Jammu reverberates in J&K assembly
The Jammu and Kashmir Assembly on Saturday saw its proceedings disrupted after Speaker Kavinder Gupta linked the terror attack on an army camp in Jammu with Rohingya refugees and an opposition National Conference legislator raised pro-Pakistan slogans in the House.
2 killed, JCO's daughter injured as militants storm army camp in Jammu
A group of heavily-armed militants stormed an army camp in Jammu early on Saturday and entered the family quarters, spraying automatic gunfire at the sleeping inhabitants and also lobbed bombs, leading to a gun fight in which two persons were killed and six others, including the daughter of an officer, were injured.
Tax wrangle may see India lose out on hosting 2021 CT
India could lose out on hosting the 2021 Champions Trophy if the government doesn't allow tax exemption on the event. The ICC is already exploring alternative host countries in a similar time zone. The International Cricket Council (ICC), after its Board Meeting here yesterday, expressed "concerns" at Indian government's stance of not approving tax exemptions to ICC events. The world body, however, said it will continue to have dialogue with the Indian government, with the help of the BCCI. "The (ICC) Board expressed their concern around the absence of a tax exemption from the Indian Government for ICC events held in India despite ongoing efforts from both the ICC and BCCI to secure the exemption which is standard practice for major sporting events around the world," the ICC said in a statement. "The Board agreed that ICC management, supported by the BCCI will continue the dialogue with the Indian Government but in the meantime directed ICC management to explore ...
Bangladeshi charged with 'IS-inspired' Australia stabbing
A young Bangladeshi woman was today charged with stabbing a man in the neck while he slept in Melbourne in what Australian police described as an Islamic State-inspired attack. Police arrested Momena Shoma, 24, at the scene after the incident in the city's north on Friday afternoon. The man's young child was present, but not hurt. "We will allege this was a stand-alone, Islamic State- inspired attack, designed to cause harm to our community," said Australian Federal Police Deputy Commissioner Ian McCartney. "We deplore any attempt to intimidate our community. We will continue to work together with Victoria Police to ensure the safety of the community and to protect our way of life in Australia." Police said the woman was a Bangladeshi national who travelled to Melbourne on February 1 on a student visa and was renting a room in the 56-year-old's Mill Park home. A neighbour told the Herald Sun newspaper the man managed to call her and she rushed to his home where she found
Prisoner injured in Bihar jail violence
An undertrial in a Bihar jail in Bhojpur district was seriously injured on Saturday in a violent clash between two groups of inmates, police said.
Jaish militants attack Army camp, two JCOs killed
Two Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) were killed and six others injured as a group of militants stormed the Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu city in the early hours today, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Abdul Rehman Veeri said. The minister informed the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly that Subedar Maganlal and Subedar Mohammed Ashraf were killed in the attack by a group of militants. While the minister did not specify the group affiliation of the militants who launched the attack, officials said Jaish-e-Mohammed militants were behind the terror strike. DGP S P Vaid said the terrorists entered from the rear side of Sunjwan Army camp where family quarters are located. The militants have been isolated, they said. IGP SD Singh Jamwal told reporters here that "around 4:55 am suspicious movement was noticed by the sentry and his bunker was fired upon. The fire was retaliated. The number of militants isn't known. They've been cornered in one of the family quarters." Security forces and .
Soldier, injured in Sunjwan terror attack, dies
An Army personnel succumbed to his injuries after a terror attack at an Army camp in Sunjwan area of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Saturday.Earlier, the state police informed that three security personnel and a civilian suffered injuries in the attack."In the morning around 4:45 a.m. Militants fired upon one gate, the area has been cordoned off. One army man, his daughter and two others sustained injuries as per the reports. Militants number is not known as of now," said Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) S. D. Singh Jamwal.Earlier in the day, Home Minister Rajnath Singh directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to look into the attack.He also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid regarding this matter.Meanwhile, the security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting a search and combing operation.
Jammu army camp attack: Rajnath speaks to Kashmir DGP
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday spoke to Jammu and Kashmir DGP S.P. Vaid after a group of heavily armed militants attacked an army camp in the state.
Pak Taliban deputy chief killed in drone strike
The deputy chief of the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Khan Said Mehsud, is believed to be killed in a drone strike in the Margha Area of Barmal in Afghanistan.At least two sources confirmed that Mehsud was killed along with his nephew and two guards."The vehicle was completed destroyed," an intelligence official told The Express Tribune, adding that there were at least three reported drone strikes on the Pak-Afghan border in the last 24 hours.Mehsud, who was the head of the Mehsud faction of the TTP, has been replaced by Maulvi Khatir, who is the new acting chief of the terrorist organisation.The United States listed Mehsud on its designated terrorist list in 2014.Mehsud became the deputy chief of TTP after Waliur Rahman's death in 2013. He reportedly had fought in Afghanistan and was believed to be involved in the attack on PNS Mehran in Karachi in 2011, which killed 18 navy personnel.He is also the alleged mastermind of a jailbreak, where he freed over 400 inmates from a prison .
Jammu army camp attack: Holed up militants surrounded
A group of four-to-five heavily armed militants, who stormed an army camp here early Saturday and later entered the JCO quarters have been surrounded as security forces started room-to-room intervention.
Rajnath directs MHA to look into Sunjwan attack
Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday directed the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to look into the Sunjwan Army Camp attack.He also spoke to Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) SP Vaid regarding this matter.At least three terrorists stormed inside a JCO family quarter in Sunjwan area of Jammu and Kashmir in the wee hours of Saturday.Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) S. D. Singh Jamwal said that one Hawaldar and his daughter were injured in the attack."In the morning around 4:45 a.m. Militants fired upon one gate, the area has been cordoned off two injured one army man and his daughter as per reports. Militants number is not known as of now," he added.The security forces have cordoned off the area and are conducting a search and combing operation.
Four injured as Jaish militants attack Army camp
A group of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists attacked the Sunjwan Army camp in Jammu city in the early hours today, leaving three Armymen and daughter of an Army personnel injured, officials said. The terrorists entered from the rear side of Sunjwan Army camp where family quarters are located, DGP S P Vaid said. At least three persons, including an Army personnel and his daughter, have been injured, officials said. The militants, who are believed to be around three, have been isolated, they said. IGP SD Singh Jamwal told reporters here that "around 4:55 am suspicious movement was noticed by the sentry and his bunker was fired upon. The fire was retaliated. The number of militants isn't known. They've been cornered in one of the family quarters." Unconfirmed reports said one person has died in the gunfight. Security forces and police have cordoned off the area around the Sunjwan Army camp.The camp falls under the first Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry in 36 brigade. Soon after ..
Sunjwan attack: Fresh gunshots heard
Fresh gunshots were heard inside the Sunjwan Army camp during search and combing operation by the security forces on Saturday, just hours after terrorists attacked.Following the attack, the district administration has asked the schools within 500 meters of the camp to remain shut.Three to four terrorists stormed inside a JCO family quarter at about 5 a.m.Jammu Inspector General of Police (IGP) S. D. Singh Jamwal revealed that one Hawaldar and his daughter were injured."In the morning around 4:45 a.m., militants fired upon one gate. The area has been cordoned off. Two injured, one army man and his daughter as per reports. Militants number is not known as of now," he said.The security forces have cordoned off the area.Further details of the attack are awaited.On a related note, an alert advisory had been issued in Jammu and Kashmir in the wake of the death anniversaries of Parliament attack convict Muhammad Afzal Guru and Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) founder Maqbool ...
Militants attack army camp in Jammu
A group of heavily armed militants early on Saturday attacked an army station here in Jammu and Kashmir.
Militants attack Army camp in Jammu, 3 injured
Militants belonging to Jaish-e- Mohammed terror group attacked an army camp located here in the dead of the night, officials said today. The terrorists, believed to be two or three, entered from the rear side of Sunjawan army camp where family quarters are located, they said. At least three people, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) and his daughter, have been injured. However, militants have been isolated. Intelligence inputs had warned an attack on the army or security establishment by Jaish-e-Mohammed in view of the death anniversary of Afsal Guru who was hanged on February 9, 2013.