Kashmir shuts over JRL call to mark World HR day as ‘black day’
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir valley on Monday on the call of Joint Resistance Leadership on the eve of World Human Rights day. All the shops and other business establishments are shut in Kashmir’s capital city Srinagar while a thin movement of traffic was seen plying. Forces personnel have been deployed […]
Rupee falls 59 paise to 71.40 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai,(PTI): The rupee depreciated 59 paise to 71.40 against the US dollar in early trade Monday at the interbank foreign exchange amid strengthening US dollar against some currencies overseas. Forex traders said besides increased demand of the US currency from importers, the dollar’s strength against some currencies overseas weighed on the rupee. The rupee opened lower […]
Uri: Residential house gutted in fire
By Bilal Bhat Baramulla : A residential house belonging to Vishpanath at Laghama area of Uri was gutted in a fire mishap this morning. Reports said that locals rushed to the spot to douse the flames but could not save the house. The cause of fire was not known immediately.
Forces launch CASO in Sopore village
Sopore: Government forces on Monday morning launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Kranshivan village in North Kashmir’s Sopore area of Baramulla district. Official sources said that following specific information about presence of militants, a joint search operation was launched by Special Operation Group (SOG) Sopore ,52 RR Army’s and CRPF 177 BN in […]
Panchayat polls: Valley records 49.6% turnout in eighth phase
Srinagar: Nearly 50 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the eighth phase of Panchayat polls in Kashmir valley on Saturday, even as total turnout in the state stood at 80 per cent. According to the figures released by the chief electoral officer, total turnout in the state was recorded at 79.7%. While 49.6 % […]
Encounter starts in Srinagar outskirt
Srinagar: An encounter between militants and goverment forces erupted at Mujgund area of Srinagar outskirts on Saturday evening. Reports reaching GNS said that a joint team of SOG, Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation at Mujgund area following inputs about presence of some militants in the area. In the meantime, forces […]
Three drug peddlers arrested, contraband substance seized: Police
Srinagar: Police on Saturday said that they have arrested three drug peddlers in South Kashmir including two from Pulwama and one from Anantnag district. Police spokesman said that they have seized huge quantity of contraband substance from their possession. Amir Ali Chopan son of Ali Mohammad Chopan resident of Rajpora Pulwama was arrested at a […]
KU students bags gold medal in 4th International Thang Ta Championship at Imphal
Srinagar: Adil Pervaiz Wani -a student of The Business School (MBA-FM) University of Kashmir brought laurels to the Varsity by winning Gold medal in 80+kg weight category in 4th International Thang Ta Championship 2018 held at Imphal Manipur (India) w. e. f 22nd to 24th November 2018 after defeating the counterparts from Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand and […]
Jammu: Minor boy killed by Tiger in Mahore
Jammu: A minor boy was mauled to death by a Tiger in Mahore district of Reasi in Jammu division of the state of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday. Initial reports claim that the boy is eight years of age and was attacked by a tiger. “The boy has died of grievous injuries,” reports said.
Governor expresses grief over loss of lives in Mandi road accident
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief and anguish over the loss of precious lives in a tragic road accident that occurred yesterday in Mandi Tehsil of Poonch district which left 11 dead and several injured. In his message, Governor has prayed for eternal peace to the departed souls and expressed sympathies with the […]
