KAS officer’s Association condoles with member
Srinagar: The KAS officers Association has expressed grief over the demise of Haji Mohammed Yousuf Kanu father in law of Ghulam Mohammad Dar, Commissioner Survey and land Records J&K. The deceased passed away after brief illness at SKIMS Srinagar. In a condolence meeting convened by the President Tasaduq Hussain Mir today, the Office bearers of […]
Stolen medicines recovered, two held: Police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested thieves involved in theft cases in Kulgam. From the last past few days, Kulgam police received complaints about theft cases in the area and accordingly case FIR Numbers 23/2019 & 24/2019 under relevant sections of law were registered and investigation was initiated, police said. “During investigation, Kulgam […]
Hostage crisis in Hajin gunfight, one rescued, efforts on to evacuate other says Police
Srinagar: The police on Thursday claimed that two civilians were held hostage by militants in North Kashmir’s Hajin area of Bandipora district. Encounter broke out between the militants and government forces in the area during cordon and search operation there. The police said one civilian has been rescued while efforts were on to rescue another […]
Trump will not accept “bad deal” on Afghanistan: WH official
Washington, Mar 21 (PTI) Donald Trump has prioritised peace efforts in Afghanistan and his special envoy has initiated direct talks with the Taliban, but the US President will not accept a “bad deal” on efforts to end America’s longest war, the White House has said. According to a senior Trump administration official, America has “contingency” plans, […]
200,000 people in Zimbabwe affected by floods, cyclone: UN
Geneva,(AFP) The number of people in Zimbabwe affected by a devastating cyclone and flooding has jumped to 200,000, with most of the damage occurring near the Mozambique border, the UN said Thursday. The initial estimate of those hit in Zimbabwe was 15,000 but World Food Programme (WFP) spokesman Herve Verhoosel told reporters in Geneva that the […]
Cong slams Modi govt over jobs, says people will rise up, defeat BJP
New Delhi (PTI) The Congress Thursday alleged that 3.2 crore casual labourers lost their employment under the Modi government and said the people of India will rise up and defeat the BJP for this “treachery”. The Congress’ attack on the government came after an English daily cited a National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) report to claim […]
Hajin encounter: Unidentified militant killed, gunfight underway
Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed on Thursday in an ongoing encounter between forces and militants in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Official sources confirmed to KNO that a militant has been killed in the gunfight that is still raging in the area. “Identity has not been ascertained so far,” they said. […]
New Zealand bans assault weapons, triggering similar calls in US
Wellington, (AFP) New Zealand imposed an immediate ban on assault weapons on Thursday, taking swift action in response to the Christchurch massacre and triggering renewed calls from leading American politicians for curbs in the United States. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said assault rifles and military-style semi-automatic weapons would be banned with immediate effect, making good on […]
NC takes out march to protest custodial death of teacher
Srinagar(PTI) The National Conference (NC) Thursday took out a protest march here against the death of a teacher in police custody. Scores of NC activists, led by party general secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, assembled at the party’s headquarters ‘Nawai-Subah’ here and took out the protest march. The activists shouted slogans and demanded stern punishment for […]
Amid gunfight, clashes in Bla village leave two civilians wounded
Srinagar: Amid encounter between forces and militants, two civilians sustained injuries on Thursday during clashes at Kalantra village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources told KNO that the injured persons were being carried on shoulders during encounter to rush them to the hospital for treatment. Intense clashes broke out in the village soon after […]
