Shopian shuts to mourn death of two militants
Shopian: A complete shutdown was observed in South Kashmir’s Shopian district to mourn the death of two Hizbul Mujahideen militants killed in an encounter with government forces on Tuesday. Eyewitnesses said that all shops, offices and business establishments in the district remained closed against the killing of Hizb militants Idrees Ahmad of Safnagri, a former […]
Dedicated University could bring change in educational scenario in Ladakh: Bukhari
Srinagar: Senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former finance and education minister Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari on Wednesday vehemently supported the demand for establishment of a full-fledged university in Ladakh with its headquarter in Kargil. Bukhari said the Kashmir University’s satellite campus in Ladakh region is vibrant in district Kargil while as with almost […]
Muslim Ummah is like single body: Geelani
Srinagar: Hailing the efforts by the participants of an annual walk by Shia brothers from Najaf to Karbala, wherein they had raised slogans and placards in favour of our freedom struggle, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday said that Muslim Ummah is like a single body and if any part of the body […]
FIR Registered against revenue officials in Tangmarg
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday said that it has registered a case against Tehsildar, Naib Tehsildar and a Patwari of Karhama tehsil of Tangmarg following a complaint lodged against them. “Nisar Ahmed, the complainant has alleged that under the garb of removing illegal encroachment the Revenue officials illegally detained and thrashed his father Wali Muhammad and […]
Police seeks help to trace missing youth
Sopore: Police on Tuesday sought help from the general public to trace out the missing youth identified as Aijaz Ahmad Malla son of Mohammad Subhan Malla of Amargrah Sopore. “Brother of the missing person reported in Police Station Tarzoo that his brother went to Baramulla from home yesterday on 06 November 2018, but he did […]
BSF, Pakistan Rangers exchange sweets
Attari (Amritsar): The Border Security Force (BSF) and the Pakistani Rangers exchanged sweets and greetings on the occasion of Diwali at the Attari-Wagah border Wednesday, officials said. The BSF gifted sweets to the Pakistani Rangers and it reciprocated the gesture, they said. The two sides also exchanged greetings and pleasantries, officials added. On January 26, […]
Pak PM Imran Khan wishes Hindu community on Diwali
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday extended his good wishes to the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali, the festival of lights. “Wishing all our Hindu citizens a happy Diwali,” Khan tweeted. National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser also greeted Hindu parliamentarians and the Hindu community. “Pakistan is a pluralistic country and enriched with […]
Dr Shahid Iqbal, Zafar Choudhary bereaved
DIPR condoles demise
Srinagar: Deputy Commissioner Bandipora and senior Journalist Zafar Chaudry were bereaved Wednesday as their father Choudhary Salam Din left for heavenly abode. The deceased complained of chest pain and was rushed to a hospital however, he succumbed on way, a family sources said. Choudhary Salam Din was a retired revenue official who had put in remarkable […]
Families of two students arrested by Punjab Police seek help from Kashmir Bar Association
Srinagar: The families of two Kashmiri students who have been arrested by Punjab Police in connection with Jalandhar’s Maqsudan police station grenade blast Wednesday said that they have been implicated in a false case while the truth is that both the students were regularly attending their college in Jalandhar Punjab. Two days back, the […]
Overpricing of textbooks serious matter, Govt to issue guidelines: Advisor Ganai
Jammu: Advisor to the Governor, Khurshid Ahmed Ganai, has issued directions to the Directors of School Education, Kashmir/ Jammu, to immediately examine the complaints about the sale of textbooks at exorbitant prices by private schools in the State and recommend measures to regulate the rates. Taking cognizance of the reports published by a section of […]
