Mehbooba Mufti visits father’s grave

"Mehbooba visited her father's grave in Bijbehara to offer prayers just before she takes final call with regard to government formation with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir," a PDP leader said.

Mehbooba Mufti PDP President Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday visited her father Mufti Mohammad Sayeed’s grave in Bijbehara in south Kashmir, hours before PDP legislature party’s crucial meet which will decide on government formation in the state.
“Mehbooba visited her father’s grave in Bijbehara to offer prayers just before she takes final call with regard to government formation with the BJP in Jammu and Kashmir,” a PDP leader said. He said Mehbooba left for her hometown Bijbehara shortly before noon and would chair the legislature party meet in the evening at her official residence in Gupkar here.

The party is likely to make an announcement on the future of the alliance with BJP after the meeting. The PDP-BJP coalition, after 10 months rule from March 2015 to January, ran into rough weather following the death of then Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed on January 7, after which the state came under Governor’s rule.
Since then, the PDP leadership has sought confidence building measures and assurances on the implementation of the already agreed Agenda for Alliance from the Centre for forming the government again. Hopes for government formation were revived after Mehbooba  met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi on Tuesday.
She termed the meeting as “positive”, saying she was “satisfied” with the discussions with the Prime Minister.
By: PTI | Srinaga 

Three Indian fishermen arrested

This is the fifth detention of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy this month on the charge of fishing in the island nation's waters.

This is the fifth detention of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy this month on the charge of fishing in the island nation’s waters. At least three Indian fishermen have been arrested by Sri Lankan coast guard for allegedly crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and fishing in Lankan waters, the fifth such detention this month.
They were arrested yesterday in north west of Jaffna’s delft islet. They have now been brought to Kankesanturai and will be handed over to Fisheries and Water Resources officials there, Sri Lanka Navy said. They were arrested by the Coastal Guard officials with the assistance of the Navy.

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This is the fifth detention of Indian fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy this month on the charge of fishing in the island nation’s waters. At least 28 Indian fishermen were arrested on March 13. Eight fishermen were arrested on March 3, while 29 others on March 6 and another batch four on March 10 by the Sri Lankan Navy at different locations in mid sea.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa had written letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking a permanent solution to the recurring arrests. She had also sought the Centre’s intervention for the release of all the arrested Indian fishermen and their fishing boats in the custody of Sri Lanka.
By: PTI | Colombo |

Kangana Ranaut to endorse Melange

The collection takes inspiration from Kangana Ranaut's strong individuality and interplays the latest season's trends.

The “Queen” actress is scorching in the latest “Rethink Ethnic” campaign by the brand that challenges the conventional and is inspired by her fearless, bold and strong individualistic style. (Source: IANS)

Actress Kangana Ranaut has been signed in by Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. as the brand ambassador for their contemporary ethnic wear brand Melange by Lifestyle.

The “Queen” actress is scorching in the latest “Rethink Ethnic” campaign by the brand that challenges the conventional and is inspired by her fearless, bold and strong individualistic style.

With modern silhouettes, classy cuts and vibrant patterns, Melange by Lifestyle’s latest Spring Summer collection redefines ethnic wear and is crafted for the independent woman of today whose sense of style reflects her individuality. “Melange is a brand that gives a contemporary twist to traditional Indian-wear and adds a chic vibe to ethnic looks, much like my free-spirited sense of fashion. The way the brand marries Indian aesthetics with fun, modern nuances makes me rethink ethnic and fall in love with it. Hence, the endorsement,” Kangana said.

The collection takes inspiration from the actress’ strong individuality and interplays the latest season’s trends highlighting eclectic designs, patterns and global accents while bringing forth the brand’s new philosophy — Rethink Ethnic.

“Melange by Lifestyle has emerged as a preferred contemporary ethnic wear brand for modern women who have a keen sense of style and dress in a manner that amplify their individuality. Kangana wholly embodies the Melange Woman with her effortless style, fierce personality and independent persona,” Kabir Lumba, managing director, Lifestyle International Pvt. Ltd. said.

“Her achievements as a versatile actress coupled with her quintessential confidence are inspirational to women across the country, and we are delighted to have her as our brand ambassador,” Lumba added.

This new brand campaign will be rolled out across outdoors, print, digital and in-store this March.

By: IANS | Mumbai