Maqbool Bhat’s courage and commitment for liberation of his people will always be remembered, says Mirwaiz Umar Farooq
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday said the people of Kashmir pay glowing tributes to Maqbool Bhat on his 35th hanging anniversary. People of #Kashmir pay glowing tributes to #ShaheedMaqboolBhat hanged in #TiharJail and buried there on his 35th martyrdom anniversary. His courage and commitment in espousing the just cause of liberation of his […]
India-UK trade not to be affected by Brexit: Simon
Kolkata, Feb 11 (PTI) Trade relations between India and the UK is not likely to be affected after Brexit, British trade commissioner to South Asia Crispin Simon has said. “Bilateral trade between Britain and India stands at USD 25 billion. India is an important trading partner and after Brexit, it is not to be affected”, Simon […]
India Pakistan armies trade gunfire in Poonch
Jammu: India and Pakistan armies on Monday exchanged gunfire along line of control in Poonch sector in Jammu region. Sources told KNO that the exchange of gunfire erupted at around 10:30 AM today morning. “Small arms firing started on LoC in Qasba and Kirni areas and both sides,” they said. They told KNO that in […]
Garments shop gutted in overnight blaze in Tangmarg
Baramulla: A garments shop was gutted in an overnight blaze in Chandilora area of Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday. The shop, Life Style ready made garments shop, owned by Mohd Ashraf Tali R/o Zeran Tangmarg, was gutted after fire broke out in the shop at around 10:30pm last night. Locals rushed to […]
Maqbool Bhat’s hanging: Valley shuts over JRL call, restrictions in old city
Complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir on Monday to commemorate the 35th death anniversary of Muhammad Maqbool Bhat, who was hanged and buried in Delhi’s Tihar Jail on this day in 1984. Joint Resistance Leadership comprising of Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik had called for a shutdown. They called for […]
Another wet spell in offing, Western Disturbance to effect J&K from Feb 12-15
Srinagar: Predicting another wet spell over the valley weatherman on Monday said that Western Disturbance will most likely effect the state from Feb 12 to 15. Meteorological departments said that on 12th evening to 15th noon, a fresh western disturbance will most likely affect JK. “The system will move from north west to south […]
Day 6: Highway remains closed for vehicular movement
Srinagar: Vehicular movement over Srinagar-Jammu highway will remain suspended for sixth consecutive day as landslides and shooting stones over the stretch make the commotion risky. Traffic police officials said that the road will remain closed for vehicular movement and no vehicle will be allowed to move on the hilly road. They said that a massive […]
Forces lay siege to Zainapora village in Shopian
Srinagar: Government forces on Monday laid a siege to Safanagri village in Zainapora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Official sources said that after specific specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area, government forces including 1st RR and SOG Zainapora cordoned off the area. As per local sources, the search operation was […]
Search operation started in Uri north Kashmir
Srinagar: Government forces on Monday morning started search operations in mountainous Rajarwani area of Uri Township in north Kashmir. According to reports during night hours a s entry of Army Artillery unit at Rajarwani Uri detected some suspicious movement around the camp, following which the sentry opened fire. Police said that the area has been […]
Ex-MLA resigns from PDP
Srinagar, Feb 10 (PTI) Former MLA Mohammad Shafi Sunday resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jammu and Kashmir citing personal reasons. “I hereby tender my resignation from the basic membership of the PDP for personal reasons,” Shafi said in a letter to party president Mehbooba Mufti. He had won the 2008 assembly elections […]
