Students protests in Sopore, Srinagar against attacks on Kashmiris outside Valley
Sopore,: Students of Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (SKUAST) of North campus at Wadoora Sopore in north Kashmir on Monday staged a protest demonstration over growing incidents of harassment and attacks on Kashmiris by rightwing extremists in Jammu and outside the state. The students protested inside the college premises and demanded an immediate release […]
Jaish commander, Army major and five others killed in Pulwama gun battle
Srinagar, (PTI) Two Jaish terrorists, including a Pakistani commander of the group being investigated for his role in the February 14 CRPF bombing, and an Army major were among the seven people killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday, officials said. The gun battle took place in Pulwama’s Pinglan area, about […]
At least 200 youth decide to guard Mirwaiz voluntarily
Srinagar: A day after the government withdrew security cover from Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq; at least 200 youth from different areas have voluntarily decided to guard the top religious cleric to ensure his safety. Talking to KNO, Awami Action Committee (AAC) youth President Mushtaq Ahmad Sofi said the youth at least 200 […]
US-Taliban talks in Pakistan postponed
Islamabad, (PTI) The talks between the US and Afghan Taliban slated for Monday here have been postponed, according to the insurgent group which alleged that some members of its negotiating team could not travel to Pakistan for the meeting due to sanctions imposed by America and the UN. Taliban spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid announced last week that […]
Lieutenant Colonel Among 3 Soldiers Injured In Fresh Firing In Pulwama
Srinagar, Feb 18 (GNS): A lieutenant colonel and two other army soldiers were injured in fresh firing in an ongoing encounter at Pingleena area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. Two militants and four soldiers including an officer of Major rank were killed and three other soldiers injured during the initial phase of the firefight. […]
Shahbaz Sharif indicted in corruption case
Lahore, (PTI) Pakistan’s Opposition leader Shehbaz Sharif was indicted by an accountability court on Monday for corruption in a Rs 1,400 crore housing project. Shehbaz, 67, the president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) was indicted along with nine others in the Ashiana Iqbal Housing scam case. He along with other suspects appeared before the accountability court […]
Parray pora erupts over harassment of Kashmiri’s in Jammu, elsewhere, clashes break out
Srinagar: Massive clashes broke out in upper town area of Parray pora in Sriangar city after youth took to streets to protest harassment of Kashmiris in Jammu and other parts of India, Locals told KNO youth assembled on roads and chanted slogans against the harassment and violence targetting Kashmiris. “As soon as police arrived at […]
SC refuses PIL seeking court-monitored probe into aircraft crashes of Indian armed forces
New Delhi,(PTI) The Supreme Court Monday refused to entertain a PIL seeking court-monitored investigation into incidents of fighter plane crashes including the recent crash of Mirage-2000 trainer aircraft near Bengaluru in which two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed. A bench comprising Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice Sanjiv Khanna said there cannot be a […]
Aspirants Urge J&K Bank To Postpone Examination For Various Posts Amid Prevailing Situation
Srinagar, Feb 18 : The aspirants appearing in the examination for various posts in Jammu and Kashmir Bank have appealed the concerned authorities to postpone the examinations scheduled later this week. A number of callers told GNS that many aspirants are held up in various state due to the prevailing situation. “We had planned to appear […]
Curfew to be relaxed from 2-5 pm in south Jammu
Jammu: Authorities have decided to relax the curfew in south Jammu as the curfew entered its fourth straight day in winter capital. The relaxation in the curfew will remain from 2pm to 5pm. According to officials the areas include Satwari, Bhatindi, channi Himmat, Ghandinagar, sainik colony, trikuta nagar.
