(Agencies) Chandigarh: Security agencies have been put on high alert in Bathinda and Ferozepur districts of Punjab on Thursday following intelligence reports that Kashmiri militant Zakir Musa could be hiding in the area. The intelligence reports have suggested that Musa could be disguised as a Sikh and wearing a turban. He is the Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind […]
The armies of India and Pakistan on Thursday afternoon exchanged heavy gunfire along the Line of control (LoC) in Machhil area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Official sources said that the Pakistani troopers targeted the Indian Army posts along the LoC in Machhil which was retaliated by Indian Army. Local sources said that the two […]
Srinagar : Governor Satya Pal Malik has congratulated Sh. Inderjeet Kesar and Mushtaq Ahmad Mushtaq on being conferred with the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Annual Awards for 2018. Kesar has received the Award for his Dogri novel “ Bhagirath” while Mushtaq has got the Award for his collection of short stories “Aakh” in Kashmiri language. Governor […]
Srinagar: Kashmir Traders and Manfactures Federation (KTMF) on Wednesday held a protest demonstration here in Srinagar against the human rights violations in the Valley. Dozens of trade members assembled here in press enclave and chanted slogans human rights violations in kashmir. The police swung into action and detained some of the protesters who were leading […]
After the protests and cry increased against the recent decision of SAC to declare J&K Bank as a PSU, State Governor Satya Pal Malik has said that he will make it sure that the autonomy of the bank is not tempered with and he will also see to it that the bank makes more progress […]
Srinagar : Chairman Hurriyat (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday condemned the “nocturnal raids” and the “arrests” of resistance activists in Srinagar. Taking to Twitter, Mirwaiz said during the raids the family members of pro-freedom activists were “ruthlessly beaten and harassed.” “Nocturnal raids by police on resistance activists and people’s homes in Srinagar city in […]
Srinagar: Cold wave continues to grip the Kashmir valley including Ladakh region as temperatures continue to drop below the freezing point. The minimum temperatures dropped several notches below freezing point, the Met said, adding “The night temperatures are likely to drop further in the coming three to four days as the weather is likely to […]
Mumbai: The rupee depreciated by 26 paise to 70.75 against the US dollar in early trade Wednesday at the interbank foreign exchange, amid strengthening of the US dollar and foreign fund outflows. Forex dealers said fresh demand for the American currency from importers weighed on the domestic unit. Besides, investors were treading the cautious path […]
Srinagar : In connection with the World Human Rights Day, the police detained Kashmir Economic Alliance Chairperson, Haji Muhammad Yasin Khan from his office in Lalchowk Srinagar,the spokesman said. “Khan, who also heads the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation as whisked away to Kothi Bagh Police Station soon after he reached his office,” the spokesman […]
Srinagar: National Conference on Tuesday paid glowing tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on the eve of his 113th Birth Anniversary. National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah, Vice President Mr. Omar Abdullah, senior party leaders, functionaries highlighted Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah’s legacy of sacrifices and statesmanship while pledging to fulfill his mission of restoring the political […]