Pulwama: The three militants slain in a gunfight with government forces at Kharpora village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district include a former army man who deserted the army ranks and joined militancy. Identified as Zahoor Ahmad, the slain deserted Army and joined militant ranks in early 2017. Another two slain militants have been identified as […]
Srinagar : One of the two civilians killed in government forces action against protesters at Sirnoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district was MBA pass out from a university in Indonesia. The slain Abid Hussain Lone had also married in Indonesia and had three months old baby. Abid considered as an intelligent fellow had returned […]
Srinagar : Three militants and a soldier were killed on Saturday in a gunfight in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, while seven civilians died after forces opened fire on protesters in subsequent clashes in the area. An army spokesman in Srinagar said that three militants and a soldier were killed in the gunfight. The identities of […]
JAMMU : The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik has approved establishment of first ever Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) to promote regulated and planned growth of real estate sector in the state. ‘Jammu and Kashmir Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Bill-2018’ approved by SAC provides for establishment of […]
JAMMU: J&K has become first state in the country to have a law explicitly banning sexual exploitation of women by those in positions of authority, having a fiduciary relationship or a public servant. The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved the ‘Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Bill, 2018 and […]
Srinagar : Sopore town of Baramulla district in north Kashmir is observing a complete shutdown today on Friday to mourn the killing of two Lashkar Toiba militants in a gunfight with forces on Thursday. Local sources said that all the shops and business establishments are shut while traffic is also off the roads. Reports said […]
Srinagar : Seven people died and three others were injured on late last night when a car they were travelling in skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge near Surjandhar area of Reasi district. Reports said the accident took place when a car bearing registration number JK02H 1515 on way from Surjandhar to […]
Srinagar :Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Muhammad Yasin Malik on Thursday visited 19-month-old pellet victim Hiba Nisar, who underwent second eye surgery at SMHS Hospital yesterday. Malik drove to SMHS hospital today afternoon soon after he visited Mugjund where three militants were killed in a gunfight on Sunday morning, said a JKLF spokesman. […]
Srinagar : PDP on Thursday recieved another setback in after its leader Raja Ajaz Ali Khan from Uri quit party alongwith workers. Sources disclosed to KNS that Raja Aijaz Ali during his meeting with his followers took the decision and is likely to hold a press conference later in the day to formally announce his […]
Srinagar :Higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir received fresh snow on Thursday while the plains witnessed intermittent rain as the minimum temperature settled below the freezing point at most places in the Valley and Ladakh region. Snow has been recorded in the higher areas of the Valley like Qazigund, Kokernag, Pahalgam and Mughal Road during […]