JK in 2018: Political tussle, central rule and a horrific rape
By M I Jehangir Srinagar, Dec 23 (PTI) : Jammu and Kashmir saw political turmoil in 2018 after the PDP-BJP coalition collapsed, necessitating imposition of Governor’s rule in the state and subsequently President’s rule, and was also rocked by a horrific incident of rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl. Though militant-related activities in the […]
Slight respite from cold conditions in Kashmir Valley
Srinagar, Dec 23 (PTI) There was slight respite from intense cold conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature rose across the valley and Ladakh region on Saturday night, even as the mercury continued to remain several degrees below the freezing point. The night temperature across the valley and Ladakh region increased on Saturday night, providing slight […]
BJP MLA booked for alleged involvement in govt contractor’s murder
Faizabad (UP): A government contractor was shot dead at his residence here and police have booked the BJP MLA from Goshainganj for his alleged involvement in the crime, officials said. However, the BJP legislator, Indra Pratap, has denied any role in the killing. The contactor, Ajay Pratap Singh (40), was killed at his residence in […]
Volcano tsunami’ hits Indonesia, 43 killed, nearly 600 injured
JAKARTA: At least 43 people have been killed and over six hundred people have been wounded in a tsunami that hit Indonesia on Saturday. The tsunami is likely to have been caused by a volcano known as the “child” of the legendary Krakatoa, officials said. The death toll is likely to increase. The waves hit […]
Eight Kashmiri labourers killed in Uttarakhand
Srinagar: Eight labourers all hailing from fromBaramulla district were killed when a portion of a mountain caved-in while the labourers were working during construction of a road near Bansbada area in Uttarakhand’sRudraprayag district on Friday. Station House Officer (SHO), Ukhimath, HoshiyarPankholi told over phone that a group of around 15 labourers from Baramulla district were […]
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If the state’s Power Development Department (PDD) knows anything better, it is implementing the curtailment schedule that it announces and implements it more that what is actually proclaimed. The PDD this year has failed miserably once again, and all the credit goes to the top bosses of the department for repeating the oft forgotten failure […]
Mirwaiz grieved over demise
Sympathizes with bereaved families of seven Kashmiri laborers
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of aged mother of Editor-in-Chief Daily Uqaab and writer ManzoorAnjum. Mirwaiz as per a statement issued here extended his heartfelt condolences with ManzoorAnjum and the bereaved family prayed for the departed soul. He also expressed condolences with Bashir […]
Youth tries to loot ATM, gets caught
Srinagar: Police on Friday night arrested a 19-year-old youth after he allegedly made a failed bid to loot the ATM of ICICI bank in Pampore area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Reports reaching GNS said the security guard of the ATM situated at Kadlibal, Pampore overpowered the youth when he struck in the ATM and […]
Police version regarding Arwani grenade attack
Srinagar: After six paramilitary CRPF troopers were injured when suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards a patrol party at Arwani area of Bijbehara, J&K Police has issued a statement regarding the incident. The statement is produced here verbatim: “Today evening from a crowd in Arwani Bijbehara at District Anantnag, terrorists lobbed a grenade towards security forces. […]
Governor condoles death of Kashmiri labourers in Uttarakhand landslide
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday expressed grief over the death of seven Kashmiri labourers in a landslide near the construction site of Char Dham all-weather road in Uttarakhand. The Governor extended his deepest condolences to the bereaved families and announced ex-gratia relief of Rs 2 lakh each for the next of […]