Clashes erupt near gunfight site in Khunmoh
Srinagar: Intense clashes erupted between civilian protesters and government forces personnel near the gunfight site in Srinagar city outskirts on Saturday. Reports said that as the gunfight raged, the local youth took to streets and pelted government forces with stones ho retaliated triggering intense clashes. The gunfight broke out after government forces following inputs about presence […]
Two militants killed, 6 forces personnel injured in Khunmoh gunfight
Pampore: Two militants have been killed and six government forces personnel have been injured in an encounter that broke out between forces and militants at Khanmoh Khrew area of Srinagar outskirts on Saturday. Reports said that two to three militants are believed to be trapped in school building. An official said that three forces personnel […]
Pak’s support for militancy in JK continues: Guv Malik
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Friday blamed Pakistan for continuing its support to militants and engineering infiltration across the Indo-Pak border to disrupt peace and harmony in the state. He said the administration was taking required measures to alleviate the sufferings of border dwellers. “Our neighbouring country (Pakistan) continues to support terrorists […]
SC to hear Ayodhya land dispute case on Jan 29
Reconstitutes 5-member Constitution Bench
New Delhi: A new 5-judge Constitution Bench was constituted by the Supreme Court Friday to hear on January 29 the politically sensitive Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute in Ayodhya. The bench was re-constituted as Justice U ULalit, who was a member of the original bench, recused himself on January 10 after expressing disinclination to […]
With increased patient retention, LD hospital faces crisis like situation
Srinagar: Lalla Ded Hospital is now caught in a quagmire, with patient rush witnessing a surge for last one week as things seem to have become more difficult and tricky especially for doctors. With administration on toes, the hospital is now taking almost everybody in-those who are referred for genuine reasons, those too, who are […]
Kashmir garrisoned on R-day eve
Srinagar: Ahead of the Republic Day security across Kashmir division has been put on maximum alert with government forces maintaining a strict vigil in Srinagar city and adjoining areas. Witnesses said that frisking was intensified at various places in Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir division while as the forces have laid several checkpoints to […]
Militants hurl grenades targeting security men
Srinagar: Militants Friday carried out several grenade attacks on security forces in Anantnag, Pulwama and Baramulla districts ahead of the Republic Day, police said. There were two incidents of hurling of grenade by the militants in south Kashmir, they said. The strike took place in Anantnag’s bus stand area whre one cop reportedly suffered injuries. […]
No respite: Jammu-Srinagar NH continues to remain closed
Srinagar: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed for the fifth day on Friday as fresh snowfall hampered efforts of authorities to clear the road for vehicular movement. The arterial road was closed on Tuesday after a snow avalanche had blocked both tubes of the Jawahar Tunnel on Qazigund side. The official said intermittent snowfall was […]
India-Pakistan have to engage in talks to see improvised ties: Pak envoy
Kolkata: Pakistan High Commissioner to India Sohail Mahmood advocated talks and sustained engagement between the two countries to find common ground for improvement of bilateral relations. Quoting Pakistan Prime minister Imran Khan, Mahmood said it is time need to move away from the blame game and try to resolve long-standing bilateral issues. “More and more […]
