CASO started in Sofigund Tral village
Pulwama: Amid a raging gun battle in Kelam area of Kulgam district, government forces on Sunday laid siege over Sofigund area of Tral in Pulwama district. According to sources joint forces of 42 RR, 180 BN CRPF and JK Police launched a cordon and search operation in the area and sealed the entire village. Locals said […]
Jammu-Srinagar highway closed for 5th consecutive day
Srinagar: Amid a severe shortage of fuel and essentials in Kashmir valley authorities have failed to open the strategic Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on the fifth day as well. The highway remained closed for a fifth consecutive day on Sunday, as authorities said road clearance operation was continuing on “war-footing”. “Snow clearance operation has been completed […]
25-yr-old IES officer commits suicide
New Delhi: A 25-year-old Indian Engineering Services (IES) officer allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his room in southwest Delhi’s Munirka area, police said. The deceased has been identified as Pranav Tiwari, a native of Rewa district in Madhya Pradesh, they added. Tiwari was living with his three batchmates — Dheeraj Pandey, Devender Patel and […]
Clashes erupt near encounter site in Kulgam
Kulgam: Amid fierce firefight between militants and forces in Kellam Kulgam here, massive protests have erupted in the village. Witnesses said that as soon as the gun shots were heard in the area, people marched towards the gunfight site and engaged forces in pitched battles by throwing stones and bricks on them. “Despite strict restrictions, […]
Encounter breaks out in Kulgam village, Internet suspended
Srinagar: A fierce gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Keelam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday morning. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 9RR, SOG Kulgam and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Keelam area after having credible input about presence of some militants in the […]
Kashmir continues to remain cut off
Jammu-Srinagar NH closed for fourth day
Jammu-Srinagar NH closed for fourth day
Valley shuts down to mark Afzal Guru’s sixth death anniversary
Srinagar: Normal life in Kashmir was affected Saturday due to a strike called by separatists to mark the sixth death anniversary of Parliament attack convict Mohammad Afzal Guru, who was hanged on this day in 2013. Shops and other business establishments remained closed while public transport was off the roads due to the shutdown called […]
NHM employees start hunger strike, say Govt not willing to listen
Srinagar: While several District Development Commissioners have threatened the striking NHM employees of harsh action in case they fail to join their duties, the striking employees Saturday started their hunger strike in Jammu to press for their demands. While delegations have been meeting the government officials, nothing seems to be working out so far, with […]
Jawahar Tunnel tragedy: Death toll reaches eight as another body recovered
Srinagar: The body of a policeman, who was missing following an avalanche near Jawahar Tunnel in Kulgam district two days ago, was found on Saturday, taking the death toll in the incident to eight, police said. The body was extricated by a search and rescue team this morning, a police official said. An avalanche hit […]
