Police arrests three bootleggers
Srinagar: Police in Anantnag arrested three bootleggers during a naka checking at Bijbehara and recovered huge quantity of illicit liquor from their possession. A police party of Police Station Bijbehara headed by SHO Bijbehara intercepted a Hyundai i-10 vehicle bearing registration number JKO3E-5373 during a naka checking on National Highway near SamthanBijbehara, a police spokesman […]
Students of Army Public Schools perform well in board exams in JK: Official
Jammu: The students of the Army Public Schools in Jammu and Kashmir have performed “exceedingly well” in class 10th and 12th board examinations, thereby showcasing the hard work put in by children and the quality of education provided at these schools, a senior Army official said. He said the recently-declared results of the J-K board […]
Al-Badr commander, another militant killed
Internet snapped in Kulgam, clashes reported at encounter site
Srinagar: Two militants of Al Badr including the outfit’s top commander were killed in an encounter with government forces at Katpora area of Kulgam district in south Kashmir on Saturday. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 34 RR, SOG and CRPF laid a siege at Katpora area of Yaripora at around 5:30 p.m. […]
Shah Faesal could deliver better as an officer than as a politician: Guv Malik
JAMMU: Offering disgruntled IAS officer, Shah Faesal a posting back in his state, Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday said that Dr. Shah Faesal could deliver better as an officer rather than as a politician. Governor said that Shah Faisal was an efficient and dedicated officer who rendered his services with great zeal and enthusiasm […]
26 absentee employees suspended
Srinagar: Additional District Development Commissioner (ADDC), Budgam, Khurshid Ahmad Sanai on Saturday suspended 26 government employees for remaining absent from duties. An official spokesman said that during the inspection, 21 employee of Power Development Department (PDD) and 5 employees of Roads and Buildings (R&B) departments were found absent from their duties without any authorization. The […]
Bipin Rawat’s statement aimed to hoodwink people of India: Sehrai
Says 'Kashmir not misinformed, freedom struggle not driven by social media'
Srinagar: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat Chairman, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai on Saturday reacted to the statement made by Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat wherein he had said ‘Kashmiri youth are being radicalized with misinformation by social media’. Sehrai in a statement issued here said that people of Kashmir are neither misinformed nor this ‘indigenous political freedom struggle’ is driven […]
DGP rewards JK Central Police Water Sports team
Jammu: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh Saturday rewarded 18 members of a J&K Central Police Water Sports team for their performance in the 18th All India Police Water Sports Championship 2018. The team had bagged two gold and a bronze medal during the five-day-long championship held at Sukhana Lake, Chandigarh, from […]
Grenade blast in Lal Chowk creates panic
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Friday evening lobbed a grenade towards a CRPF post in business Hub LalChowk. Official sources said that suspected persons lobbed a grenade this evening towards a bunker protecting the CRPF camp at Palladium Gully LalChowk. However, they said that no loss of life or injury was reported in the incident while […]
PSA slapped on three Bandipora youth, shifted to Kotbalwal jail
Bandipora: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Friday booked three youth under public safety act (PSA) in northern Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Official sources said that the three belong to GundporaRampora, Ganstaan and Hajin areas of the district. The youth have been identified as Tawseef Ahmad Lone son of WaliMohmad Lone a resident of Gundpora, Abdul […]
Dozens of NC workers join PDP
NC, Cong exploit, BJP backstabs Gujjar community: TakFirdous
Kishtwar: Holding National Conference, Congress and BJP responsible for backwardness of nomads in Chenab Valley, Member Legislative Council FirdousTak Friday said that the Gujjar and Bakarwals were used just as mere vote bank by their own elected representatives. “While the people from the community have held top government positions from other parts of state, the […]
