Protests erupt after youth killed in CRPF firing

Police says he jumped two nakas, avoided signal to stop, DC orders probe

Srinagar: A 25-year-old youth was killed at Kawoosa, Narbal on Srinagar-Gulmarg road on Wednesday when CRPF men manning a check post fired at him killing him minutes after the incident. The incident triggered massive clashes in Narbal and Beerwah area of Budgam, the native village of slain. “At around 10:45 am, a naka party of […]

Panel on felling of Russian poplars submits report to Govt

Srinagar: A committee constituted by the authorities last month to ascertain the desirability of cutting down Russian poplars has submitted its report to Jammu & Kashmir government. The report was submitted before the J&K High Court by Amit Gupta, Additional Advocate General. “It is submitted by Amit Gupta, learned AAG that the Committee which was […]

Local militant recruitment falls to all time low

Only 35 youth joined militant ranks this year so far, reveals data

Srinagar: The local militant recruitment in Jammu and Kashmir has shown a significant dip as only 35 youth have joined various militant ranks this year so far, official figures reveal. Officials said that the multi-pronged strategy adopted by the security grid of J&K has finally paid off the dividends while as parents too have played […]

HC rejects govt’s reports on allied issues of COVID-19, lockdown

Srinagar: Rejecting the reports submitted by the government on steps taken for ensuring care of the families of those involved in COVID-19 management and desirable public response post removal of the lockdown, the High Court has directed the authorities to place fresh reports on these matters before it on the next date of hearing. A […]