Five Birmingham mosques attacked, imam pleads with police for more protection
Srinagar: Five mosques in Birmingham UK were damaged in an overnight attack prompting Counter-terrorism police investigating attacks. SkyNews reported that Police responded to reports of a man smashing windows with a sledgehammer at a mosque in Birchfield Road at 2.32am, but when they arrived at the scene they discovered the attack had taken place some time earlier. […]
Family awaiting son’s mortal remains from Saudi receive Lankan woman’s body
Pathnamthitta: An unfortunate mix-up aggravated the miseries of a couple grieving the death of their son in Saudi Arabia when they found that the mortal remains brought from the Gulf nation were that of a Sri Lankan woman. Rafeeq (29), who worked in a firm in Saudi Arabia, died of a heart attack on February 28. […]
At least six killed in blasts as Kabul marks Persian New Year
Kabul, Mar 21 (AFP) At least six people were killed by blasts in Kabul Thursday during Persian New Year celebrations in a Shiite area of the Afghan capital, authorities said, in the latest violence to hit the war-torn city. “Twenty-three were wounded and six people were martyred (killed) in today’s explosions in Kabul,” health ministry spokesman […]
Gunfight between militants, forces erupts in Hajin
Srinagar: Gunfight rages in Mir Mohalla of Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Thursday. Reports GNS said that a joint team of Army’s 13RR, CRPF and SOG launched cordon around Mir Mohalla of Hajin after having credible input about the presence of some militants in the area. As the joint team of […]
Civilian injured in Sopore clashes, referred to Srinagar
Sopore : A youth injured in Sopore during clashes between protesters and forces has been referred to Srinagar for specialised treatment. Identified as Muzaffar Ahmad Khan from Chakrode Khan Sopore received bullet injuries in leg and hand. “He has been referred to Srinagar for treatment,” KNO correspondent said. Clashes erupted in Sopore’s Main town […]
No examination on March 21, will issue fresh dates: IUST
Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) on Thursday said that it has postponed all the examinations scheduled on March 21. An IUST official said that the authorities have decided to suspend all the examination for tomorrow and fresh dates will be notified separately. The development comes in wake of the alleged custodial killing of […]
Gunfight rages in Hajin, protests erupt
Bandipora: Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Mir Mohalla Hajin of Bandipora district on Thursday afternoon. According to reports a joint team of forces including Army and Police had sealed the area and were conducting search operations. “The contact has been made and two sides are exchanging gunfire,” reports said. Meanwhile clashes […]
China has responsibility to not shield Pakistan: US
Washington, Mar 21 (PTI) China has a responsibility not to shield Pakistan and should urge Islamabad to take action against terrorists, a senior Trump administration official has said, expressing deep disappointment over Beijing’s decision to block a bid in the UN to designate Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a “global terrorist”. Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) […]
Encounter breaks out between militants and security forces in J-K’s Baramulla
Srinagar, Mar 21 (PTI) An encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir Thursday, officials said. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the Kalantara area of Kreeri in north Kashmir district of Baramulla following information about the presence of militants, a police official said. He said […]
LOC flare up: Army man killed in Pakistan firing
Jammu, (PTI) An Army soldier was killed when Pakistan violated ceasefire by heavily shelling forward areas and posts with mortar bombs along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district Thursday, officials said. Pakistani troops violated ceasefire in Keri belt of Sunderbani sector this morning, they said. One soldier was was killed in Pakistani […]
