Soldier killed, another injured in militant attack in Tral
Srinagar: A soldier was killed and another injured on Thursday in a militant attack in Tral area of this south Kashmir district. Unknown militants opened indiscriminate fire upon the soldiers of 42 RR manning gate of their camp in Nadar area of Tral here this evening, a senior police official told. In the exchange of gunfire, two soldiers were […]
OGW affiliated with HM arrested in Kupwara: police
October: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested an OGW of HM in District Kupwara and recovered arms & ammunition from his possession. “Joint party of Police and security forces apprehended one OGW affiliated with outfit HM namely Mohammad Shafi Magray son of Abdul Gaffar resident of Kandi at a checkpoint (Naka) established near HP […]
Arwani encounter: Five militants killed, operation on
Srinagar: The toll in the gunfight that raged in Arwani area of South Kashmir has reached to 5, with police saying that the operation is still on. Police said that so far five militants have been killed, however, the searches are underway. More details are awaited.
Arwani encounter: 4 militants killed, operation on, says Police
Srinagar: 4 militants have been so far killed in an operation which is still on in Arwani area of Bijbehara, police said. “So far four militants have been killed and searches are underway,” a police official said. He said the identity of other three slain militants is yet to be ascertained. “Three weapons have been […]
ED raids Amnesty International Headquarters in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: In a major crackdown on NGOs, Enforcement Directorate (ED) has raided the Amnesty International’s headquarters in Bengaluru. ED has confirmed that the Amnesty International headquarters in Bengaluru is being raided. As per reports, the ED is looking at FCRA and other violations. The action on Amnesty International comes after ED had stopped operations of […]
Jamia Millia denies
New Delhi: According to media reports, Sofi was pursuing PhD in Botany from Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi, and had joined the militant ranks in the aftermath of the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in July 2016. However, Jamia Millia Islamia, in a statement, denied Sofi was a former research student of its […]
Omar prescribes ‘autonomy medicine’ to Kashmir afflict
Says laid back attitude of Union government making things worse
SRINAGAR: Former Chief Minister and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said that autonomy is the only practical solution to the decades old problem of Jammu and Kashmir.Addressing a provincial meet of party functionaries at party head quarters Nawa e Subah, Abdullah said that the situation in the valley is turning grave […]
Radio Taxi’s to zoom past on Srinagar, Jammu roads
Ola and Uber to be roped in, says Govt
SRINAGAR: After failing to get a flying start, the government has once again expressed its keenness to start the much hyped radio taxi service in Jammu and Kashmir. The decision was taken to ease public mobility, said an official spokesman here. The plan was discussed in a high-level video conference meeting chaired by Principal Secretary […]
JRL calls for shutdown today
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leaders (JRL) on Wednesday called for a complete shutdown today on Thursday against the killing of Dr.Sabzar Ahmad and his associate. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Dr. Mohammad Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik in a statement issued here also called for a peaceful protest after Friday prayers against recent killing […]
