Stone pelting ‘alternative terror mechanism’ in Valley: Panun Kashmir
Jammu: Panun Kashmir, an organisation advocating the cause of displaced Kashmiri Pandits, Tuesday said stone pelting has assumed the status of an “alternative terror mechanism” in the Valley. Speaking to reporters here, Panun Kashmir chief Ashwani Kumar Chrungoo alleged supporters of this mechanism can be found in every political party in the state. He also cited […]
Five cops, three under trails injured as police vehicle over turned in Kulgam
Srinagar: Five policemen and three prisoners were injured after a vehicle they were traveling in met with an accident at Brazloo area of Kulgam in south Kashmir on Tuesday afternoon. Reports reaching GNS said that a police vehicle carrying prisoners while returning from a local court in Kulgam towards the district jail in neighboring […]
Clashes erupt amid CASO in Palhallan
Pattan: Government Forces on Tuesday afternoon launched a Cordon and search operation in North Kashmir’s Palhallan village. Reports said that a joint team of Army’s 29 RR, SOG of Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF launched a cordon-and-search operation at Tantary Mohalla of Palhallan village. They said that as forces laid siege over the […]
Militants mount attack on Army in Shopian
Shopian: Militants attacked Army vehicle in Shopian village of south Kashmir district on Tuesday afternoon.Sources said that militants fired upon an Army Casper of 23 para at Meemender village of Shopian. The area has been cordoned off by the forces. More details are awaited.
Gunfight rages in Tral village
Pulwama: Gunfight between militants and government forces erupted in Chaan Kitar area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday afternoon. Sources said that a joint team of 42RR, SOG and 180 BN CRPF cordoned off Chan Kitar area on a specific information about the presence. Latest reports said that intermittent firing was going on […]
Elected councillors of Sopore, Baramulla administered oath
Srinagar: The newly elected Municipal Councilors of Municipal council Sopore and Baramulla were on Tuesday administered oath at Dak Banglow in Sopore and Sharwani Hall in Baramulla. The oath was administered by Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Sopore, Ashiq Hussain Lilly and ADC Baramulla Farooq Ahmad Baba respectively. In Sopore town eight BJP candidates have won […]
School timings changed, in effect from next month
Srinagar: Directorate of School Education Kashmir on Tueaday ordered changes in school timings that will come in effect from November 1. As per the order, schools falling in the areas of Srinagar Municipal limits will be open from 10 am to 3 pm while the schools located outside the Srinagar municipal limits and other areas […]
Forces launch CASO in Damhal Anantnag
Anantnag: Government forces launched a search operation in Damhal and Peer Taki areas of Anantnag district today afternoon. The roads leading to Damhal have been sealed . Damhal is the home village of Senior Congress leader and former minister Peerzada Mohammad Syed. The forces came near the house of Peerzada but did not enter […]
Rains to lash plains, snowfall in upper reaches from tonight: MeT
Srinagar: The Kashmir Meteorological department on Tuesday predicted a spell of light to moderate rains in plains of the valley and snowfall in the higher reaches. A spokesperson of the MeT said that the wet weather is likely expected during October 31 and November 3. He said that the intensity of the rains and snowfall will […]
Rupee falls 16 paise to 73.61 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee weakened by 16 paise to 73.61 against the US dollar in early trade Tuesday, amid increased demand of the American currencies from importers and sustained foreign fund outflows. Traders said the US dollar’s strength against some currencies overseas and a lower opening in the domestic equity markets also weighed on the local unit. […]
