China, Russia listening to Trump phone calls: Report
Washington (PTI): US spy agencies have determined that China and Russia are “eavesdropping” on President Donald Trump’s phone calls, according to a news report by a prominent American daily. “Chinese spies are often listening these phone calls and putting to use invaluable insights into how to best work the president and affect administration policy,” The New […]
Delhi court grants bail to CM Kejriwal, his deputy in CS assault case
New Delhi: A Delhi Court Thursday granted bail to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and his deputy in the Chief Secretary Anshu Prakash assault case. Prakash was allegedly assaulted during a meeting at Kejriwal’s official residence on February 19. All the accused were granted bail on a personal bond of Rs 50,000 except Amanatullah Khan and […]
Nocturnal raid in Shopian village, 8 youth arrested
Shopian: Government forces arrested at least 8 youth in Shopian village of the southern district during nocturnal raid. Reports said that government forces entered Darshalnoo village during the intervening night of Wedneday and Thurday and laid cordon while arresting several youth. Youth who were arrested has been identified as Nawaz Ahmad Dar, Shabir Ahmad […]
Clashes erupt near gunfight site in Kreeri
Baramulla: Clashes erupted in Kreeri village of this north Kashmir district where a gunfight is raging between government forces and militants on Thursday morning. According to eye witnesses youth took to streets in Utoora and its adjoining villages of Kreeri this morning shouting pro-freedom slogans pelted rocks at the government forces. The government forces lobbed […]
Governor cancels Group Mediclaim Health Insurance Scheme
Srinagar, Oct 25: The governor on Wednesday cancelled Group Mediclaim Health Insurance Scheme for employees, pensioners and accredited journalists. The announcement was made by the governor Satya Pal Malik in a TV interview which aired last night. Asked why the contract was given to Reliance company headed by Anil Ambani, the governor declared that […]
Gunfight breaks out in Kreeri in North Kashmir
Srinagar, Oct 25 (GNS): A gunfight broke out between militants and the government forces in Kreeri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Thursday. Reports reaching GNS said that Army’s 29 RR, SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation at Athoora area of Kreeri. As the forces intensified […]
Another scholar, associate killed in Nowgam encounter
Srinagar: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants, including an M.Phil degree holder, were killed in an encounter with security forces in Nowgam area of the city on Wednesday, police said. The slain militants have been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Sofi, a PhD scholar who had joined the militant ranks, and Asif Ahmad, the official said. Sofi, who […]
‘Aspiring IAS officer’, Dr Subzar laid to rest in Sangam
Anantnag: Yet another PhD scholar-turned-militant, Dr Subzar Ahmad Sofi who was affiliated with Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM) outfit was killed in an encounter with the forces in Wanbal area of Nowgam in the outskirts of Srinagar. Dr Subzar Ahmad Sofi from Sangam area of Anantnag district was killed along with his aide Asif Shergojri of Khiram on […]
Jamia Millia denies
New Delhi: According to media reports, Sofi was pursuing PhD in Botany from Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, and had joined the militant ranks in the aftermath of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July 2016. However, Jamia Millia Islamia, in a statement, denied Sofi was a former research student of its […]
Omar prescribes ‘autonomy medicine’ to Kashmir afflict
Says laid back attitude of Union government making things worse
SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that autonomy is the only practical solution to the decades old problem of Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing a provincial meet of party functionaries at party head quarters Nawa e Subah, Abdullah said that the situation in the valley is turning grave […]
