News Topic:António Guterres

Shutdown in Kashmir in protest of Pahalgam civilian killings

Businesses and educational institutions across Kashmir are shut in protest against the attack that killed more than 20 people on Tuesday.

Stop using shotgun pellets in Kashmir: UN chief

United Nations chief urges Indian Government to put an end to use of 'non-lethal' weapons like pellet guns in Jammu and Kashmir.

Celebrations in Gaza after Israeli-Hamas ceasefire

People were witnessed celebrating the truce between Israel and Hamas as there were no reports of any rockets being fired from both the sides.

UN chief urges for immediate cease-fire in Gaza

The UN chief urged for an immediate cease-fire between Israel and Hamas rulers at the start of a UN General Assembly emergency meeting.

UN calls for ‘positive’ settlement of Kashmir issue

SRINAGAR — At a time when border issues are the most pressing issues India is facing on both its fronts, with Pakistan as well as...

People responsible for killings in Sopore should be held to account: UN chief

Those who were responsible for the killing of a civilian and a CRPF head constable in Kashmir have to be made to account for it, according to the spokesperson for Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

India rejects UN offer to mediate on Kashmir

SRINAGAR — India on Monday strongly rejected the offer of United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres' offer to mediate between India and Pakistan over...

UN demands escorts for military observers in Kashmir

NEW YORK — The UN has asked the Indian government for additional escorts for its military observers in Kashmir after one of its vehicles...

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J&K submits proposal to NMC for over 300 additional PG medical seats

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