Abduction of policemen’s kin, events that followed cost me job, former DGP Vaid

Srinagar: Former Director General of Jammu and Kashmir police Shesh Paul Vaid has finally broken silence over his abrupt sacking and put onus on the panic after the abduction of policemen’s kin by militants in south Kashmir. “If you think that cost my job, you are probably correct. I have no regrets at all,” Vaid was […]
CASO launched in Kulgam village, clashes erupt

Kulgam: Massive clashes have erupted in Ghat Khudwani area of Kulgam after government forces launched anti militancy operation in the area on Saturday. According to police sources the Cordon and Search Operation was launched after inputs of militants presence in the area. Locals said that as forces laid siege over the area blocking entry and […]
Valley shuts over JRL call, restrictions in city parts

Srinagar: Complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir valley on Saturday over Joint Resistance Leadership against the landing of Indian army in the valley on the same day in 1947. All the business establishments, markets, schools, colleges, and transport across the valley is shut. Authorities have imposed strict restrictions in areas of Nowhatta, MR Gunj, Safa […]
CISF officer killed as militants attack security post in Srinagar outskirts

Srinagar: An officer of Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) was killed after militants attacked a security post guarding a power grid station at Wagoora area of Nowgam in outskirts of Srinagar late last night. Reports said that militants opened fire upon the CISF post at Wagoora at around 1:00 am resulting injuries in injuries to […]
Fuel prices continue to tumble, petrol down by 24 paise a litre

New Delhi: Fuel prices saw a further reduction on Saturday with petrol seeing a 40 paise cut per litre while diesel registered a 35 paise fall in the capital. A litre of petrol was at Rs 80.45 in Delhi while diesel was at Rs 74.38 here. In Mumbai, petrol was at Rs 85.93 per litre […]
Man arrested for murdering business partner, wife

Gurgaon: Unable to repay a loan of Rs 40 lakh, a man murdered his business partner here and later killed his wife after she backtracked on her promise to commit suicide together, police said Friday. The accused Harnek Singh had taken a loan from Jaskaran Singh but despite repeated reminders, refused to pay him back, […]
Two militants, soldier killed in Sopore gunfight

Schools and colleges closed, internet snapped in the area
Schools and colleges closed, internet snapped in the area
Soldier hit by stone in South Kashmir succumbs: Army

Srinagar: The army on Friday said a soldier hit by a stone in his head in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district yesterday evening succumbed at the army’s 92 base hospital in Srinagar. An army spokesman said that Sepoy Rajendra Singh (22) was a part of the Quick Reaction Team which was providing security to a Border […]
Insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW) not freedom of expression: European court
Srinagar: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that insulting Islam’s Prophet Mohammed (SAW) is not covered by freedom of expression. Defaming the Prophet “goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate” and “could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace,” the ruling stated. The decision by a seven-judge […]
Govt warns Professors on dereliction of duties
Says strict action to follow incase professors stay away from exam duty
Srinagar: The J&K government Friday warned the college professors of administrative action for their refusal to undertake exam related duties at their respective colleges. The circular in this regard was issued on Friday by director colleges J&K, Zahoor Ahmad Chatt. “It has been brought to the notice of administrative department that some faculty members refuse […]