MeT deptt says more downpour coming, will improve from Saturday

Srinagar: Weatherman on Friday predicted widespread rains and snowfall across the valley as rains lashed plains and snowfall at the upper reaches made the temperature dip in the region. “The rains will continue to lash the plain while snow will fall in higher reaches,” spokesperson of the Meteorological Department said, adding that the weather will improve gradually […]
Budgam shuts as NIA summons Aga Syed Hassan

Budgam: Following the shutdown call given by Anjuman Sharie Shian, a religio-political organisation of Shia Muslims, a complete shutdown is being observed in the Budgam Township here on Friday against National Investigation Agency (NIA) summoning Aga Syed Hassan, President, Anjuman Sharie Shian. Amid rains large number of protesters came on roads here and gathered in the […]
Clashes erupt as forces lay siege over village in Pulwama

Pulwama: Clashes erupted during CASO in Ugergund village of Newa Pulwama of south kashmir district on Friday Reports said that forces launched cordon and search operation in Ugergund village after receiving credible input about presence of militants in village . As forces vehicles entered village to block all entry and exit points youths took to […]
Imran Khan arrives in China on maiden visit for talks on CPEC, IMF bailout

Beijing Imran Khan arrived here Friday in what is termed as the most significant visit to China by a Pakistani Prime Minister in recent years as the all-weather allies grapple to iron out differences over the multi-billion CPEC and Islamabad approaching ‘friendly nations’ to avoid a tough IMF bailout package. Khan arrived in the early hours […]
Budgam, Pampore shuts over killing of militants

Srinagar: A complete shutown is being observed in several parts of Budgam district on Friday where on Thursday two militants were killed in a gunfight. Witnesses said that all shops and business establishments in major towns of the district are shut. Rwpkrts of shutdown were received from Khansahab, Khag, Aripanthan, Beerwah, Poshker and Arizal areas. Pertinently […]
Vehicular movement suspended on Sgr-Jmu highway, Mughal road

Srinagar: The Srinagar Leh highway and historic Mughal road has been closed for vehicular traffic on Friday after heavy snowfall in the upper reaches of the valley. A n official said that the two highways have been closed as a precautionary measure as the roads have turned slippery due to fresh snowfall. Meanwhile the official […]
Army stages flag march in Kishtwar, situation tense but under control

Jammu PTI : The Army staged a flag march in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kishtwar town where curfew was imposed after a senior BJP leader and his brother were killed by suspected militants Thursday night, officials said Friday. District Magistrate Kishtwar Angrez Singh Rana told PTI the situation was tense but under control. “The Army staged a […]
Massive clashes in Sopore as funeral of slain militant tear gassed by police

Sopore: Police on Friday morning teargassed funeral procession of a militant from Sopore who was killed in a shootout in Handwara during intervening night of Thursday-Friday. As the funeral procession was moving police tear gassed mourners leading to clashes, eyewitnesses said. Massive clashes have erupted in Arampora area between protesters and government forces and according […]
Don’t compel parents to purchase books, uniforms from any particular shop: DSEK circular

SRINAGAR: Director School Education Kashmir today issued a circular instructing all private recognised schools to desist from compelling the parents for purchasing books and uniforms from any particular shop. According to the circular, it had come to the notice of Directorate that some private recognised schools are indulging in selling books and uniforms and even […]
Jehangir Chowk- Rambagh Flyover: JKERA imposes Rs 1.25 crore penalty on contractor for project delay

SRINAGAR: A penalty of Rs. 1.25 crore has been imposed on the contracting agency for Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh Flyover mega –project being implemented in the heart of city centre. The contractor has been directed to ensure that the 2nd phase of the flyover from Rambagh to Aloochi Bagh is completed by 31st December 2018 while […]