Most of 33KV lines damaged: Chief Engineer PDD
SRINAGAR: Chief Engineer PDD Kashmir, Hashmat Qazi, Saturday evening said that heavy snowfall in the Valley has resulted in trees with thick foliage coming down heavily on electrical lines damaging most of the 33KV lines. He said intermittent rainfall and now heavy snowfall led to frequent faults in the electrical system affecting supply in most […]
Mentally challenged man shot dead by Army in Shopian
Srinagar: A mentally challenged man was allegedly shot dead by an Army sentry in the early hours of Saturday when he ignored his warnings and walked towards an Army camp in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. A security guard at the Army camp shot at Rayees Ahmad Wani at 3 am, they […]
Situation in Kashmir little fragile but under control, says Army commander
Srinagar: General Officer Commanding (GoC) of Srinagar-based Army’s 15 corps Lieutenant General AK Bhatt on Saturday spoke on the present situation in Jammu and Kashmir and said that the overall situation is a little fragile but under control. The GoC of Army’s 15 corps said the main aim of the Army has been to neutralise […]
People losing their appetite for mainstream parties, says Omar
New Delhi: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah has said people in the Valley are losing their appetite for the mainstream parties whose political space has “shrunk” due to the worsening of the situation in the state. Speaking at a book-launch event here last night, Omar said Jammu and Kashmir needed more than just the words […]
As Srinagar youth joins militants, mother appeals him to return back
Srinagar: The family of Ahtesham Bilal Sofi, the 17-year-old Sharda University student who reportedly has joined the Islamic State Jammu Kashmir (ISJK), Saturday appealed to militants to have “mercy on us” and let him return home. Ahtesham’s father Bilal Ahmad Sofi made the appeal in a video message that is being shared widely on social […]
Schools directed to publish list of curriculum books
Parents free to purchase books from open market, says Director School education
Parents free to purchase books from open market, says Director School education
China vows ‘necessary support’ to Pakistan, ink 16 pacts
Beijing: China will provide the “necessary support” to Pakistan to tide over the present financial crisis, a top official here said Saturday as the two countries signed 16 agreements after Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks with his Chinese counterpart Li Keqiang to boost their “all-weather” strategic ties. Khan is here on his maiden visit […]
Terrorism most serious violation of human rights, says India at UN
United Nations: In a veiled attack on Pakistan, India at the UN said that terrorism is the most serious violation of human rights emanating from beyond its borders, urging the global community to take a resolute action against the menace in all its forms and manifestations. A lack of consensus in the Human Rights Council’s […]
