Two LeT militants killed in Sopore encounter
Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants were killed in an overnight encounter with security forces in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said Thursday. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in Brath Kalan area of Sopore on Wednesday evening following information about presence of militants there, a police official said. He said […]
MeT predicts dry spell for next ten days
Srinagar: As the higher reaches especially in southern Kashmir received fresh snowfall, the local Meteorological department here on Thursday predicted a dry spell for next ten days. Director MeT, Sonum Lotus said that there is no forecast of rain or snow in the next ten days. “We are predicting a dry spell from today (Thursday) […]
Another leader deserts PDP
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former IGP Crime Raja Aijaz Ali on Thursday tendered his resignation to party president Mehbooba Mufti, saying therein that “the party leadership has failed to deliver on the ground, maintain the political space and stick to the ideology for which the party was known.” “I have tendered resignation […]
Editor ‘Kashmir Reader’ Haji Hayat bereaved
Srinagar: Chief Editor,‘Kashmir Reader’ Haji Hayat was bereaved as his mother passed away at her Pampore residence on Thursday afternoon, she was 80. The departed soul will be remembered for her generosity and philanthropist nature. She was well known in the entire locality for her generous nature and empathy for the neighbors. Rehti Begum popularly […]
Youth goes missing near LoC
Poonch: A man hailing from a remote village of Poonch district has gone missing under mysterious circumstances. Alyas Mohammad son of Mir (30) Mohammad of Jhulas, Poonch has gone missing along the LoC in the border district. Sources said the man is missing since Tuesday evening and a complaint has also been lodged with police […]
Bulldoze VIP culture, Er Rasheed tells Governor
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president on Thursday hailed the statement of Governor Satya Pal Malik and asked him take steps to end the VIP culture in Jammu and Kashmir and minimize State expenditures. Earlier Governor had said that Jammu and Kashmir politicians and bureaucrats are living luxurious life even more comfortable than that of […]
Paradise on earth turned into hell: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday said that the land called paradise on the earth has been turned into a hell due to what he termed as ‘brutality of oppressor and their forces. Geelani in his telephonic address to the mourners of 14-year-old slain militant, Mudasir Ahmad, said that “since 1947, our […]
Sacrifices of Hajin teenage militants won’t go in vain: Mirwaiz
Hurriyat (M) says sacrifices of youth giving ‘new impetus to freedom struggle’
Hurriyat (M) says sacrifices of youth giving ‘new impetus to freedom struggle’ Srinagar: Paying tributes to two slain militants who were killed in an encounter at Brath Kalan Sopore, Hurriyat Conference (M) on Thursday said that the sacrifices of youth are giving a new impetus to the ongoing freedom struggle. “While as ultimate repression is […]
NC, a platform for voiceless youth: Advocate Nazir Malik
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) leader and North Zone Secretary, Advocate Nazir Malik on Thursday said that the party he is affiliated with has always been the platform for voiceless youth. According to a statement issued here, Adv Malik while addressing youth in Bandipora said that in name of the counter insurgency grid “Ikhwan Culture” was […]
