Militants killed in Kalantera encounter identified
Srinagar: Police has identified the two militants who were killed in an encounter at Kandi, Kalantera area of Baramullah district in North Kashmir yesterday. A police official said that one among slain militant is a local who has been identified as Aamir Rasool Kaboo of Arampora Sopore. His body has been handed to his family […]
No Indian participation in Pak national day celebrations
New Delhi: India will not send any representative at the Pakistan National Day reception being held today at the Pakistani High Commission. The reason behind not sending its representative is that the High Commission has invited Hurriyat representatives to the reception, irking New Delhi. Pakistani national day is marked on March 23 every year. The […]
Nocturnal Gunfight rattles Shopain village
Srinagar: A nocturnal gunfight is raging between militants and government forces in Ratnipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian, reports said Friday. Reports said that a joint Army’s 34 RR, CRPF and SOG launched cordon and search operation in Ratnipora. A senior Police officer said that exchange of firing has taken place in Ratnipora between militants […]
Sopore Gunfight resumes after nightlong lull
Sopore: After a lull for many hours the gun fight raging between militants and government forces in Warpora village of Sopore North Kashmir Baramulla district continued on Friday. Official sources said that one unidentified militant was reported killed in the ongoing encounter on so far. However, senior police officers say that no body has been […]
J&K Bank celebrates World Arbour Day, plants trees
Srinagar: On the occasion of World Arbour Day, J&K Bank conducted a plantation drive wherein scores of saplings comprising of various species were planted here in the picturesque Badamvaer Park. Notably, the park is developed and maintained by the Bank under its Ecology and Heritage Preservation Program. Led by the Bank’s Chairman and CEO Parvez […]
Two militants killed, three paratroopers injured in Baramulla gunfight
Baramulla: Two militants have been killed and three para commandos wounded in a gunfight that started on Wednesday late evening between government forces and militants in Baramulla district, official sources told GNS. They said the gunfight began after army’s 52 RR, 29 RR, Special Operation Group of Police (SOG) and CRPF on Wednesday evening launched […]
Kashmir’s cricket bat units need official turf to grow as industry: Advisor Ganai
Lauds unit-holders for making it viable entrepreneurial venture
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai on Thursday said that Kashmir’s cricket bat units were proving to be sustainable entrepreneurial ventures—providing employment opportunities to thousands of youth. Speaking to the delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association led by Abdul Rashid Dar from south Kashmir, Ganai said that one of the oldest […]
Rulers using Kashmir card to lure voters: Hurriyat (G)
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) on Thursday said the rulers are using Kashmir card to lure the voters and propagate their pseudo bravery to fight the enemy. The amalgam in a statement issued here said that these measures can never suppress the freedom sentiment of the people in general and leaders in particular “After miserably and humiliatingly […]
PSA on Yasin Malik is ‘travesty of democracy, human rights’: JKLF
Srinagar: To discuss the arrests and slapping of PSA on Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Muhammad Yasin Malik, the amalgam on Thursday met United Kingdom Foreign office in London and United Nations Human rights (UNHR) officials in Geneva, a spokesman said. JKLF spokesman said its diplomatic head Professor Zaffar Khan led delegation held a meeting with United Kingdom […]
Right kind of education can heal conflict-ridden Valley: Salman Khan
Mumbai: Salman Khan believes right kind of education can heal the conflict-ridden Kashmir Valley. Salman’s upcoming home production “Notebook” is a love story set in Kashmir featuring newcomers Pranutan, daughter of actor Mohnish Bahl, and Zaheer Iqbal. In the film, Pranutan and Zaheer play the role of school teachers. Asked if education can bring a […]
