646 incidents of ceasefire violations along IB, LoC till Feb 23: Govt
New Delhi: There were a total of 646 incidents of ceasefire violations along the Indo-Pakistan International Border (IB) as well as the Line of Control (LoC) between January 1 and February 23 this year, Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik said on Wednesday. “There have been 27 encounters with terrorists in the union territory […]
NIA carries fresh raids in Pulwama
Srinagar: National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday carried out fresh raids in Pulwama district of south Kashmir. Official sources said that the NIA sleuths accompanied by police and CRPF raided Kasabayar village and detained a youth. During the raid, the NIA also seized three mobile phones and some documents. However, it was not immediately known […]
If one is skilful, escalation does not always lead to war: Army Chief
New Delhi: Apart from strengthening its conventional prowess, India is focusing on a dynamic response along its western and northern borders that is below the threshold of an all-out war, Army chief Gen M M Naravane said on Wednesday. India’s northern border is aligned with China and the western border with Pakistan. Addressing a seminar […]
Cop, civilian killed, SPO injured in militant attack
Srinagar: A cop and a civilian were killed while as another policeman suffered injuries in a militant attack at Warpora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday evening. Reports said that the militants opened fire upon a police party near Warpora police post. “In the incident, an SPO and a civilian died […]
Man detained for his alleged links with Pak’s intelligence agencies
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police’s Special Operation Group (SOG) on Wednesday detained a man from Narval area of Jammu region for his alleged links with Pakistani Intelligence agencies, official sources said. Reports said that Pankaj Sharma, resident of Tarore, Samba in Jammu region was working as an operative of Pakistani Intelligence agencies. “Acting on a specific […]
Cop and a civilian killed in Sopore militant attack
Sopore: Militants in North Kashmir’s Sopore town targeted two cops in plain clothes when they were buying meat from a butcher. The attack left a cop and a butcher dead while another cop has been shifted to hospital in serious condition. SSP Sopore Javaid Iqbal told Kashmir News Trust that two cops Wajahatullah and Showkat […]
Militants, forces exchange fire in Chadoora
Srinagar: A brief exchange of firing took place between government forces and militants on Wednesday evening in Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Reports said that the militants opened fire upon the patrolling party of army’s 50 RR. “The forces retaliated while intensifying the search operation near a nallah adjacent to a under construction building. The […]
High Speed Internet Curbs in Kashmir extended till March 17
Srinagar: The curbs on high-speed 3G, 4G Internet services have been extended till March 17 in Jammu and Kashmir. As regards service to pre-paid SIMs card, the service providers have been asked to provide access only after SIMs are “verified as per norms applicable to post-paid connections.” The 2G which is synonymous to slow internet is […]
