Why this commotion?
Kashmir valley has been on the edge since the past more than two weeks now. The flurry of orders issued by the state administration has been making things worse and yesterday the admin committed a big faux pass. The confusion among the administration is so deep rooted that during the morning the administration issues an […]
Army foils attack by Pak’s BAT, kills at least five
Srinagar: Army has foiled an attack by Pakistan’s Border Action Team (BAT) on a forward post along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir, killing at least five to seven intruders, according to a defence spokesman here. The BAT generally comprises special forces personnel of the Pakistani Army and militants. […]
Pak shells forward posts along LoC in Poonch
Jammu, Aug 3 (PTI) Pakistani troops on Saturday violated ceasefire by resorting to mortar shelling and small arms firing on forward posts and villages along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said. The firing from across the border started in Mendhar sector around 8:15 pm, prompting a […]
Aviation ministry advises airlines to keep fares from Srinagar in check
New Delhi, Aug 3 (PTI) The Civil Aviation Ministry on Saturday advised airlines to keep fares from Srinagar in check as Amarnath pilgrims and tourists prepared to leave the Kashmir Valley, a day after the J&K administration asked them to curtail their stay due to security threats. According to Airports Authority of India (AAI), 6,126 passengers […]
Man held for raping woman in Rajouri
Jammu, Aug 3 (PTI) A man was arrested in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Saturday for allegedly raping a woman and posting her objectionable pictures on the social media, police said. The accused, Zulfqar Ahmed of Paran village, was arrested on the complaint of the victim’s father, a police officer said. He said an FIR […]
Punjab resident among five drug peddlers held in J&K
Jammu, Aug 3 (PTI) Five alleged drug peddlers including a resident of Punjab were arrested on Saturday in separate incidents in Udhampur, Ramban and Rajouri districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said. Ravinder Singh from Punjab was arrested after 95 kg of poppy straw was seized from his truck during a vehicle checking near the Udhampur […]
J&K Bank posts net profit of Rs 21.87 Cr for Q1
Srinagar, Aug 3: Continuing with its profit-making momentum, J&K Bank posted a net profit of Rs 21.87 Cr for the quarter ended June (Q1) 2019. The bank announced its reviewed financial results for the first quarter of current FY following the approval of its Board of Directors at a meeting held here at its corporate […]
First ever Women Marathon held at Budgam
BUDGAM, AUGUST 03: Chief Justice, Jammu and Kashmir High Court, Justice Geeta Mital today said that sports is essential for developing a strong and healthy mind which helps one to achieve goals and confront any challenge successfully during his or her life. The Chief Justice said this while addressing a huge gathering of girl students […]
Punjab: Man kills 5 family members, commits suicide
Moga (Pb), Aug 3 (PTI) A 27-year-old man allegedly killed five members of his family before committing suicide here, police said on Saturday. The shocking incident took place on Friday night at village Nathuwal under Baghapurana Police Station here, they said. Sandeep Singh allegedly shot dead his grandmother, father, mother, sister and her three-year-old daughter […]
Sopore Encounter: Militant killed,armyman injured in ongoing operation
Srinagar, August 03: A militant has been killed and a army solider injured in a fierce gunfight which broke out between militants and government forces in Malmapanpora area of Warpora of North Kashmir’s Sopore on Saturday. A senior Police officer said that after a brief pause in firing, contact was again established with militants. During […]
