Power Shutdown in parts of Srinagar, Kulgam
Srinagar: According to the Power Controller Kashmir, in order to carry out various works, there will be a power shutdown in various areas of Srinagar and Kulgam. PDD Bemina today informed that 33 KV Sharifabad-Narbal line would remain shutdown on 23rd March 2019 from 11 am to 4 pm to carry out the job of […]
Kargil admin suspends arms licenses
KARGIL: District Magistrate Kargil Baseer ul Haq Choudhary today issued an order for suspension of all the Arms licenses valid for Kargil District or Jammu and Kashmir state or All India with immediate effect. Through the order license holders have been directed to immediately deposit the weapons with the concerned police stations. The weapon holders […]
Shopian encounter: Two militants killed, operation over
Srinagar: Two unidentified militants have been killed and their charred bodies have been recovered, who were killed in an encounter that raged in Gadapora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district during Friday evening and the search operation that continued for many hours has also ended. Official sources confirmed that two militants have been killed and […]
Militants killed in Kalantera encounter identified
Srinagar: Police has identified the two militants who were killed in an encounter at Kandi, Kalantera area of Baramullah district in North Kashmir yesterday. A police official said that one among slain militant is a local who has been identified as Aamir Rasool Kaboo of Arampora Sopore. His body has been handed to his family […]
No Indian participation in Pak national day celebrations
New Delhi: India will not send any representative at the Pakistan National Day reception being held today at the Pakistani High Commission. The reason behind not sending its representative is that the High Commission has invited Hurriyat representatives to the reception, irking New Delhi. Pakistani national day is marked on March 23 every year. The […]
Nocturnal Gunfight rattles Shopain village
Srinagar: A nocturnal gunfight is raging between militants and government forces in Ratnipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian, reports said Friday. Reports said that a joint Army’s 34 RR, CRPF and SOG launched cordon and search operation in Ratnipora. A senior Police officer said that exchange of firing has taken place in Ratnipora between militants […]
Sopore Gunfight resumes after nightlong lull
Sopore: After a lull for many hours the gun fight raging between militants and government forces in Warpora village of Sopore North Kashmir Baramulla district continued on Friday. Official sources said that one unidentified militant was reported killed in the ongoing encounter on so far. However, senior police officers say that no body has been […]
J&K Bank celebrates World Arbour Day, plants trees
Srinagar: On the occasion of World Arbour Day, J&K Bank conducted a plantation drive wherein scores of saplings comprising of various species were planted here in the picturesque Badamvaer Park. Notably, the park is developed and maintained by the Bank under its Ecology and Heritage Preservation Program. Led by the Bank’s Chairman and CEO Parvez […]
Two militants killed, three paratroopers injured in Baramulla gunfight
Baramulla: Two militants have been killed and three para commandos wounded in a gunfight that started on Wednesday late evening between government forces and militants in Baramulla district, official sources told GNS. They said the gunfight began after army’s 52 RR, 29 RR, Special Operation Group of Police (SOG) and CRPF on Wednesday evening launched […]
Kashmir’s cricket bat units need official turf to grow as industry: Advisor Ganai
Lauds unit-holders for making it viable entrepreneurial venture
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai on Thursday said that Kashmir’s cricket bat units were proving to be sustainable entrepreneurial ventures—providing employment opportunities to thousands of youth. Speaking to the delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association led by Abdul Rashid Dar from south Kashmir, Ganai said that one of the oldest […]