2 siblings die in UP after being locked in steel trunk
Bhadohi (UP), Jun 28 (PTI) Two siblings died of asphyxia after allegedly being locked in a steel trunk in Khamariya area here, police said. A police officer said it is suspected that Hataina (6) and her brother Hasan (3) were locked in the trunk by their mother, who is mentally unstable. The children’s father, Mallu […]
After death of 11 students, admin bars picnic trips by schools, colleges sans permission
Poonch, June 28 (GNS): A day after 11 students lost their lives in a tragic road mishap, district administration in Poonch have directed all private and government institutions to seek prior permission from competent authority for any picnic henceforth. A vehicle (tempo traveller) carrying students of a private computer centre from Surankote plunged into […]
Rupee rises 15 paise to 68.92 vs USD in early trade
Mumbai: The rupee appreciated by 15 paise to 68.92 against the US dollar in opening trade Friday, driven by positive opening in domestic equities and easing crude oil prices. The rupee opened strong at 69 at the interbank forex market then gained further ground to touch 68.92 per dollar, displaying gains of 15 paise against the […]
Budgam encounter: Youth injured with bullet amid clashes near gunfight site
Srinagar: A youth has received bullet injuries near encounter site at Gund Checkpora Kanipora Nowgam in central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Sources claim that he has been shifted to SMHS hospital in Srinagar for advanced treatment. Clashes erupted between protesting youth and forces near the gunbattle site and its adjoining areas including Khanpora Nowgam. The […]
Forces lay seige over Harwan Sopore
By Bilal Ahmad Sopore: Government forces on Friday morning launched a cordon-and-search operation in Harwan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Sources said that a joint team of forces including Army’s 22 RR, special operation group of police (SOG) and CRPF launched anti militancy operation following specific inputs about suspicious movement of militants. While door […]
India lodged strong protest with Pak over harassment of guests at Iftar: Govt
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Pakistanis invited to an Iftar hosted by the Indian High Commission in Islamabad were actively dissuaded and physically stopped from attending the event by Pakistani agencies, prompting India to lodge a strong protest with that country, the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. In a written reply to a question […]
Four drug peddlers including a lady arrested in Srinagar
Srinagar: Four drug peddlers including a lady has been arrested by police and contraband substance has been recovered from their posession on Thursday, officials said. According to a police officer police Station Nowhatta arrested four drug peddlers identified as Abdul Ahad Sheikh S/o Dilawar Sheikh , .Mohammad Rafiq Sheikh S/o: Ali Mohammad, Mohammad Yousuf […]
Shopian road accident: Governor express grief over loss of lives, announces ex-gratia
Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed grief over the loss of lives in a road accident in Shopian district. In a condolence message, Governor has conveyed his sympathies to the bereaved families and prayed for peace to the departed souls. Governor has announced an ex-gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of […]
Home minister’s visit to J&K may help Centre understand ground situation better: Omar
Srinagar: NC leader Omar Abdullah Thursday hoped Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Jammu and Kashmir would help the Centre understand better the ground situation of the state and the need to change its approach towards it. “After the two-day visit of the Union home minister to J&K, I hope there is a better […]
9 girls among 11 students killed, 7 injured in accident on Mughal road
Srinagar: Eleven students, nine of them girls, were killed and seven others were injured after an excursion (vehicle) Tempo Traveller they were on board skidded off the road near Peer Ki Gali along Mughal road in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday. Reports reaching GNS said that a vehicle—Tempo traveler— overturned and fell into […]