Khanyar murder case: Three persons involved in the crime held: Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested three persons involved in killing of a youth in Khanyar locality of Srinagar on Monday. A police spokesman in a statement issued here said that on January 11, 2021 at 09:50 PM, Police Station Khanyar received information from reliable sources that near Dastageer Sahib […]
Two LeT militant associates held: Police
Srinagar: Police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested two militant associates of Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) outfit from Bulbul Bagh Barzulla area of district Srinagar. A police spokesman said that the arrested militant associates have been identified as Muzaffar Jan, son of Ghulam Nabi Mir of Old Barzulla Srinagar and Abass Shafi Najar, son of Muhammad Shafi […]
Admin non-responsive towards public issues: Altaf Bukhari
Threatens protests incase admin fails to respond
Jammu: Apni Party President Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari Wednesday said that they will hit roads if the administration continues to remain non-responsive towards the suffering of the people during the harsh winter season. “The situation in Jammu as well as in Kashmir is difficult for the common people. The unscheduled power cuts, shortage of drinking […]
Three-week workshop on interdisciplinary research concludes at KU
Srinagar: The three-week international-level workshop on interdisciplinary research concluded at the University of Kashmir. The workshop was organised by the varsity’s Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies (SHIIS). Dean of Research at KU Prof Shakil A Romshoo, who was the chief guest at the valedictory session, said the flagship National Education Policy-2020 lays great emphasis on […]
JK Bank’s executive manager among 6 booked by CBI for depositing Rs 12.84 cr in banned currency
New Delhi, Jan 13 (PTI) Over four years after the demonetisation exercise, the CBI has booked the executive manager of a bank, three firm proprietors and two persons for depositing Rs 12.84 crore in banned currency which was later transferred to different accounts through net banking as legitimate money, officials said. Based on “source information” […]
Intense Israeli airstrikes in east Syria said to kill dozens
Beirut, Jan 13 (AP) Israeli warplanes carried out intense airstrikes on eastern Syria early Wednesday, apparently targeting positions and arms depots of Iran-backed forces. Dozens of fighters were killed or wounded, according to an opposition war monitor. A senior US intelligence official with knowledge of the attack told The Associated Press that the airstrikes were […]
First batch of COVID-19 vaccine reaches Srinagar, say officials
Srinagar, Jan 13: The first batch of COVID-19 vaccine reached Srinagar today afternoon with officials saying that the first dose will be given to health care workers. “Today, we received our 1st batch of Covid-19 vaccine and vaccination will be started on 16 January across the country for which department has already done groundwork and […]
Indigo aircraft comes close to snow mound at Srinagar Airport, passengers deboarded
Srinagar, Jan 13: Authorities on Wednesday deboarded passengers from a flight of Indigo airlines after it came in “close proximity” of accumulated snow at Srinagar airport. Sharad Kumar, Director, Airport Authority of India, said the passengers were shifted to other aircraft in order to avoid any incident. “There was the possibility of an incident as […]
Kargil Courier airlifts 75 passengers
Srinagar, Jan 13: AN-32 Kargil Courier, of Indian Air Force, operated today and airlifted 75 passengers. 21 passengers were airlifted from Kargil to Srinagar, 27 passengers, including two infants, from Srinagar to Kargil and 27 passengers from Kargil to Jammu, chief coordinator Kargil AN32-flight said. The passengers were facilitated by Anwar Hussain, Liaison Officer Kargil, […]
Cyber frauds, hacking: 23 accused arrested from various call centres in Kashmir
Srinagar, Jan 13: At least 23 accused persons have been arrested in connection with cyber frauds and hacking in Kashmir Valley following the registration of a case earlier this month. A senior police officer said that on the reports of cyber frauds and hacking, a case FIR (02 of 2021) under section 66, 66-B, 66-C […]
