JKSSB approves selections for 2154 posts of Teachers

JAMMU, FEBRUARY 24:In a major initiative, J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) has approved selections for 2154 posts of Teachers for 14 districts of Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Ganderbal, Kulgam, Kupwara, Pulwama, Shopian, Srinagar, Samba, Udhampur, Reasi and Rajouri. The Board also accorded approval to the inclusion of more than a thousand candidates in wait lists […]
7-year-old raped in UP, accused held

Shahjahanpur (UP), Feb 24 (PTI) A youth has been arrested on charges of raping a seven-year-old girl in Uttar Pradesh’s Shahjahanpur district, police said Sunday. The minor was returning home on Saturday when the accused, Rahul Kashyap (22), dragged her into an agriculture field in Allahganj town — 52 km from here — and allegedly […]
Man kills girlfriend before committing suicide in Jammu

JAMMU, February 24: A 24-year-old man allegedly killed his girlfriend before committing suicide inside his house, police said Sunday. Rakesh Kumar (24) and Shalu Devi (25), both neighbours, were found dead inside the house at Bishnah on Saturday, they said. Kumar’s body was found hanging from the ceiling of his room, while the body of […]
Don’t pay heed to rumours: Govt
Srinagar: Government spokesman Rohit Kansal on Sunday urged the people not to pay any heed to rumors. “Over the past few days that information rather wrong information had led to confusion and chaos and that the government makes a fervent appeal to the people of State not to pay heed to rumours and not to […]
Kulgam gunfight: Two unidentified militants killed, army Major injured

Kulgam: Two unidentified militants were killed an encounter that broke out between forces and militants in Turigam village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday. Official sources said that two unidentified militants were killed the encounter while as massive clashes are taking place in the area between protesters and government forces. A DSP ranking officer […]
Kulgam Encounter: DSP operations Aman Thakur killed in ongoing encounter

Srinagar: Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Operations Aman Thakur was killed in an ongoing encounter at Turigam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon. A police officer said that the DSP Operations Aman Thakur received critical bullet wounds in his head during the encounter and was immediately taken to a nearby hospital where […]
Kulgam Encounter: Militant killed, army soldier injured in ongoing operation

Srinagar: One militant has been killed and an army soldier injured in the ongoing operation in Turigam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon. A police officer said that one militant was killed during the gunfight and an army soldier suffered injuries. He said that the injured soldier has been evacuated to a […]
Shabir Shah’s family, party concerned over his well being at Tihar jail: DFP spokesperson

Srinagar: Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) on Sunday expressed their concern over the well being of their Shabir Ahmad Shah who is lodged at Delhi’s Tihar jail. Addressing a press conference, DFP spokesperson Bashir Aziz expressed the party’s concern over the well being of Shah following the rumors over his health. “The silence of authorities is […]
Encounter breaks out in Kulgam village

Srinagar: A gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Turigam area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday afternoon. Reports said that a joint team of army, CRPF and SOG launched cordon and search operation in Turigam village. A senior Police official said that the cordon was laid in the area following credible […]
Goa CM Parrikar’s health condition deteriorates, is under observation

Panaji, Feb 24 (PTI) The condition of ailing Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar is stable and he is under observation of doctors at a hospital here, an official in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said on Sunday. The 63-year-old senior BJP leader, suffering from a pancreatic ailment since the last one year and recuperating at his […]