NC, PDP demand high-level probe into deaths of 2 brothers
JAMMU, Mar 17 (PTI): Members of the PDP and the NC on Monday raised in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly the issue of the deaths of two brothers, who were among three people missing since last month and demanded a high-level probe. Showkat Ahmad Bajad, his brother Riyaz Ahmad Bajad, and Mukhtar Ahmad went missing […]
IED found in Qoihmoh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Kulgam, Mar 17: An Improvised Explosive Device (IED) was found in Reshipora Qoimoh area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday afternoon, officials said. An official said that the IED was detected by security forces in the afternoon. He added that a bomb disposal squad (BDS) was summoned to safely neutralize the explosive—(KNO)
Influencer Orry, 7 others booked for ‘consuming alcohol’ at Vaishno Devi pilgrimage base camp
JAMMU, Mar 17 (PTI): Social media influencer Orhan Awatramani, better known as Orry, was among eight people booked for allegedly consuming alcohol at a hotel in Katra, the base camp for the pilgrimage to Mata Vaishno Devi shrine in Reasi district, police said on Monday. The FIR was registered against the eight for “violating the […]
No paper leak happened in JK in past two years: Govt
Jammu, Mar 17: No paper leak incidents have been reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the last two years, the government informed the Legislative Assembly on Monday. In response to a question by Dr. Rameshwar Singh, the Minister-in-Charge said in a written reply that while no paper leak occurred, irregularities were reported in 2022 during […]
Upgradation of health Institutions depend on population, infrastructure, distance from nearby hospitals: Govt
Jammu, Mar 17: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday said that the upgradation of health Institutions depend upon population, infrastructure, distance from nearby hospitals. Replying to a question of Chander Prakash Ganga posed in the legislative assembly, Health Minister Sakina Itoo said the upgradation of health institutions mainly depend upon multiple parameters viz; population, […]
Police says cognisance taken over Kulgam viral video, DIG south Kashmir to conduct inquiry
Srinagar, Mar 17: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday said they have taken cognisance of a viral video from Kulgam circulating on social media, stating that deputy inspector general of police South Kashmir will conduct an inquiry and submit the report within 10 days. In a post on X, Police, stated that a video […]
Assembly witnesses noisy scenes, protests over police action against protesters in Kulgam
Jammu, Mar 17: The Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Assembly on Monday witnessed uproarious scenes over the police action against protesters who had taken to the streets following the death of two tribal youth in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district As soon as the Question Hour began, MLA Surankote Choudhary Muhammad Akram stood up, demanding action against […]
Trump says he will talk to Putin on Tuesday as he pushes for end to Ukraine war
Washington, Mar 17 (AP) President Donald Trump said he would speak to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he pushes to end the war in Ukraine. The US leader disclosed the upcoming conversation to reporters while flying from Florida to Washington on Air Force One on Sunday evening. “We will see if we have […]
North Kashmir encounter: One unidentified terrorist killed, operation underway
Srinagar, Mar 17: An unidentified terrorist has been killed while as one AK-47 rifle and other arms and ammunition has been recovered in an ongoing gunfight at Zachaldar area of Handwara on Monday, an official said. A senior police officer while confirming that one terrorist has been killed, whose identity is yet to be ascertained […]
Gunfight breaks out in Handwara north Kashmir
Srinagar, Mar 17: A fierce gunfight broke out between terrorists and security forces in Krumbhoora area of Zachaldara in North Kashmir’s Handwara on Monday. Reports said that a joint team of Police and Army launched a cordon and search operation in Zachaldara. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding […]
