1994 ‘Kupwara massacre’: SHRC seeks latest status of investigation
Srinagar: The State Human Rights Commission has sought a latest status of investigation into the ‘massacre’ at Kupwara on 27 January 1994 and warrant against the accused army personnel including then lieutenant G D S Bakshi. Police had filed FIR (19/1994) under RPC sections of 302 (murder), and 307 (attempt to murder) police at station […]
Death of 22-year old woman: SKIMS denies negligence by docs, says ‘no blood mismatch’
Srinagar: Sheri Kashmir Institute of Medical Science (SKIMS) Monday denied any negligence by its doctors in the death of a woman allegedly due to a blood ‘mismatch’. The family members of the victim, 22-year old Mir Anjum, a resident of Srinagar’s Bemina, had accused that she was infused a “wrong” blood group instead of O […]
Trade body seeks revocation of highway blockade
There is a collective demand to do away with the ban: KCCI
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Monday expressed his concern over the two-day highway closure order of the government. Addressing a press conference here, President KCCI Sheikh Ashiq said the order has been objected to by all stakeholders and there is a collective demand, by one and all, for its revocation. “Modifications […]
RDD Employee stabbed to death in aouth Kashmir, accused held
Srinagar: An employee of Rural Development Department (RDD) was stabbed to death during a fight between him and an individual over water dispute in Shopian district of south Kashmir. Reports said that the employee (GRS) identified as Adfar Rashid Parra alias Kamal son of Abdul Rashid of Homhoona had gone to see his orchard at […]
Eleven officials suspended for ‘violating ECI’ guidelines in Kupwara
Srinagar: Eleven employees, nine of them from education department have been suspended for violating Election Commission of India guidelines and hampering election process in frontier district of Kupwara district in north Kashmir. According to an order issued by the district election officer, Kupwara said that the poll day for Loksabha elections 2019 in District Kupwara […]
Congress’ Vikramaditya a ‘parachute candidate’,says BJP
Says he is seeking votes in name of erstwhile Dogra ruler
Jammu: The BJP Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress candidate for Udhampur parliamentary constituency Vikramaditya Singh, saying he is a “parachute candidate” who is seeking votes in the name of his grandfather and erstwhile Dogra ruler Maharaja Hari Singh. The party said he is also seeking help from the National Conference and the Congress […]
APSCC anguished over the ‘defacement’ of LehGurudwara
Srinagar: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) has expressed deep anguish and concern over the ‘defacement’ of a Gurdwara located in the Leh area of Ladakh division. The Committee has urged Governor Satya Pal Malik to intervene and get the matter solved within shortest possible time. In a statement, APSCC Chairman, Jagmohan Singh Raina said […]
Ganderbal shuts for second straight day
Authorities close schools and colleges
Ganderbal: A shutdown was observed for the second consecutive day in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal and Kangan town to mourn the killing of a Hizb militant who was killed in a brief gunfight in South Kashmir’s Shopian district along with his associate. Reports said that all shops, business establishments, colleges and schools remained closed and traffic […]
Militants hurl grenade on CRPF bunker
Srinagar: Government Forces on Monday cordoned off Gulshan Nagar area of Nowgam Bypass after suspected militants hurled a grenade towards a CRPF bunker, however, the grenade did not explode, reports said. CRPF personnel from 117 Battalion claimed that unknown persons threw a grenade on their bunker however, the grenade did not explode. Shortly after their […]
No threat to tourists visiting Kashmir: Guv Malik
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik Saturday praised the scenic beauty of Kashmir valley and said “Kashmir is world’s most beautiful place” and the people living here are very warm-hearted and hospitable. Governor while urging people around the world to visit Kashmir, observed, “There is no threat to the tourists in Valley as the people living […]
