DC Poonch reviews Budda Amarnath yatra arrangements
Deputy Commissioner (DC) Poonch, Tariq Ahmed Zargar Thursday reviewed the arrangements for the annual Budda Amarnath Yatra commencing from July 29, this year. The meeting reviewed in detail the arrangements being put in place by the district administration from Bimber Gali to Budda Amarnath Mandi for a comfortable and hassle free yatra, including security, make […]
CASO launched in Chadoora
Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) was Thursday by the government forces in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. According to the reports, forces after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area, launched a search operation. During the operation, various residential houses were searched by the forces. The search operation was ongoing […]
DSP lynching case cracked, says police
The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday said that it has cracked the case of lynching of the Deputy Superintendent of police Muhammad Ayoub Pandith, who was lynched in Nowhatta Srinagar during the Shab-e-Qader on June 22 last month, reports said.. Inspector General of Police Munir Khan , said we have identified the real persons […]
Restrictions in 5 Srinagar police stations tomorrow
According to the District Magistrate Srinagar, restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC will remain in force under the jurisdictions of Police Stations including Nowhatta, M R Gunj, Rainawari, Khanyar and Safakadal in district Srinagar on July 07 (Friday) tomorrow. The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to avoid any untoward incident.
Eight Amarnath pilgrims injured in Anantnag
Eight Amarnath pilgrims were injured in Vessu area of Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday after a gas cylinder blasted in a bus they were travelling in , police said. “Eight pilgrims were injured. They were rushed to PHC Vessu by the locals,” a police official said. Two pilgrims were referred to District […]
Congress describes passing of GST as black day in the history of JK
Congress today described the passing of GST resolution in the legislative assembly as a black day in the history of Jammu and Kashmir state. The party also termed the Assembly Session and the meetings held from time to time in order to evolve a consensus on GST by the government as a “mere eye wash” […]
NC to boycott the remaining Legislative Session
National Conference asserted that the vague, ambiguous and anti-people resolution passed by the State legislature to extend the GST to J&K, was an unequivocal compromise with the Special Status of Jammu and Kashmir and amounts to a surrender of the fiscal autonomy of the State as guaranteed by the Constitution of India. In a meeting […]
Kangan theft case:Police seeks help to identity the thief
Police has sought help to identify a man involved in a theft case in a Shop at Kangan in Ganderbal District. According to the police statement issued here, ”On 4th of this month, police station Kangan was informed regarding the theft in a Shop(M.T General Stone) belonging to Mohammad Sadiq Rather a resident of Kangan […]
Girl ends life by consuming poison in North Kashmir
A 22-year-old girl committed suicide by consuming poison in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said today. Soon after the incident, family members immediately took her to a hospital, where she was declared brought dead. Police handed over the body of the deceased to her relatives for lasts rites. A case has been […]
Another Pilgrim dies at Amarnath base camp, toll reaches seven
A 59-year-old pilgrim from Uttar Pradesh died at the Baltal base camp of Amarnath yatra in central Kashmir. The deceased has been identified as Banki Lal, a resident of Mohalla Patel Nagar Bisalpur in Uttar Pradesh. He was feeling unwell yesterday morning and was referred to SKIMS Hospital at Soura from where he was discharged […]