Notification for phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls issued
Polls for Srinagar, Udhampur constituencies scheduled in second phase
Polls for Srinagar, Udhampur constituencies scheduled in second phase
Pulwama ‘terror’ attack won’t be forgotten: NSA Doval
Gurgaon: India has neither forgotten nor will forget the Pulwama terror attack and the country’s leadership is “capable and courageous” to mete out effective responses to such acts, NSA Ajit Doval said Tuesday. Speaking for the first time about the attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed on February 14 in Jammu and Kashmir, […]
Lethpora attack and its aftermath
February 14 attack on a paramilitary convoy has left an indelible mark on Kashmir in many ways. Not only did the attack bring the two arch rivals India and Pakistan on the brink of a war yet again, but things have been different for the people of Kashmir as well. The aftermath and the boycott […]
Govt Hr Sec Rahmoo, Pulwama doesn’t teach crucial subjects, students suffer
Two higher secondary schools in the district headless
Pulwama: Students at a local higher secondary school here in Rahmoo village of this south Kashmir district complain the institute lacks several subjects, making them to suffer a lot. They said the Government Higher Secondary Rahmoo Pulwama was upgraded from high school to higher secondary in 2003; however, the school still lacks many crucial subjects […]
‘OGW’ escapes from Srinagar court, searches launched
Srinagar: An “over-ground worker (OGW) of the militants fled from Srinagar court on Tuesday afternoon. Reports said that Ishfaq Ahmad Rah of Qaimoh Kulgam was being brought to Srinagar court from sub-jail Mattan for judicial remand when he managed to escape. A police officer said that the OGW managed to escape from the court premises […]
Students at KU stage protests, class work suspended in IUST
Srinagar: The custodial killing of a teacher in Awantipora on Tuesday triggered student protests in Kashmir University (KU) besides suspension of class work and postponement of exams at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. An official said the authorities in IUST on Tuesday morning notified postponement of exams and stopped playing of […]
9 KAS officers transferred
Srinagar: Nine KAS officers were transferred on Tuesday in the interest of administration following a concurrence of Election Commission of India conveyed by the CEO J&K. According to an order issued here, Tasaduq Jeelani (KAS), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Managing Director, J&K Housing Board. Rakesh Kumar […]
Army holds meet with SIDCO management to sensitise them on security issues
Srinagar: The Army Tuesday held a meeting with management of the Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation and factory owners of Lassipora industrial estate in Pulwama district to sensitise them on various security issues including presence of foreigners posed as labourers there. “In continuation of relentless efforts to establish peace and building a positive […]
Custodial death triggers spontaneous shutdown
Srinagar: The custodial death of a private school teacher from South Kashmir’s Pulwama district Tuesday triggered a spontaneous shutdown at many places including the Old city areas here. A spontaneous shutdown was observed in Old City areas here soon after the news about the death of a youth in custody spread. Reports said that all […]
