Pakistani national among two militants killed in Tral encounter: Police

Srinagar: One of the two militants killed in an encounter with security forces in Pulwama district on Friday was a Pakistani and the duo belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit, police said on Saturday. Four militants and an “active associate” were killed Friday in two encounters with security forces in Shopian and Pulwama districts of south […]

Five militants from Kulgam surrendered, says police

Srinagar: Five youths from Kulgam district of south Kashmir, who had joined militancy, shunned the path of violence and surrendered, police said Saturday. “Five youths, who had joined different terror outfits, shunned the path of violence and returned to the mainstream following efforts by their families and police,” a police official said. He did not […]

Pol parties for holding assembly elections sooner than later in JK

Srinagar: Political parties in Kashmir Valley have urged the Election Commission of India and the new BJP government to conduct assembly elections in the state as soon as possible to have a democratic system in place. National Conference Member of Parliament from north Kashmir, Akbar Lone said that centre should hold elections in the state […]

JKPCC Chief congratulates Sonia for being elected as CPP leader

Hails Rahul Gandhi for his ‘tireless efforts’ in LS polls

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has congratulated UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi over being elected as Chairperson of Congress Parliamentary Party. Mir also hailed Congress President, Rahul Gandhi for his “tireless efforts in Parliamentary Elections”. Mir while congratulating Sonia Gandhi over being elected to the post, hoped that […]

Greets people on Shab-i-Qadr

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G A Mir has greeted people on the auspicious occasion of Shabi-i-Qadr being observed on Saturday night. In a statement issued here, Mir prayed for the wellbeing of the people. In his message, Mir, while extending hearty greetings to people, said the occasion was very pious […]

Prisons Department organises ‘Dawat-e-Iftaar’ at Central Jail Srinagar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department in collaboration with CAUSE-NGO Saturday organised ‘Dawat-e-Iftaar’ at Central Jail Srinagar. A mental health and drug de-addiction awareness programme for the jail inmates was also held on the occasion. Director General of Police & Prisons J&K Dilbag Singh was the chief guest on the occasion. Principal District & Sessions […]

KCC&I pays tributes to drowned tourist guide Rouf Dar

Demands govt job to his wife

Srinagar: President Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad Saturday paid tributes to the bravery of Rouf Ahmad Dar, Tourist Guide, who lost his life while saving capsized tourists in Pahalgam. In a statement issued here, Ashiq said that Dar had managed to save several precious lives before he lost his own. He […]

DAK demands blanket ban on junk food inside school premises

Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) Saturday demanded a blanket ban on the sale of junk and preserved foods inside school premises. In a statement issued here, the DAK said that besides improvement in education, the Governor led administration must also look after the nutritional and health conditions of children in the state. “Improvement in education […]