Guv Malik claims breakthrough in Kishtwar killings
Says accused involved in killing senior BJP leader, his brother identified
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said Monday that the accused involved in killing senior BJP leader Anil Parihar and his brother in Kishtwar district have been identified and will be brought to book soon. Bharatiya Janata Party state secretary Anil Parihar, 52, and his brother, Ajeet Parihar, 55, were killed on November […]
Youth’s appetite towards militancy weaning off, says Guv Malik
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Monday that the number of youths joining militancy in the state has come down drastically. Speaking to mediapersons here, the governor outlined the achievements of the state administration. “In (the past) three months, only one boy has joined militancy. No other person has joined the […]
Hizb warns people for participating in panchayat polls
Jammu: Over a dozen persons were quizzed after militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen’s posters surfaced in Doda district asking people to stay away from the upcoming panchayat elections. A case was registered Sunday on surfacing of posters in Dhandal and Gurmal area of Kastigarh after which over a dozen suspected persons were rounded up for questioning, […]
Focus attention on neutralising militancy: DGP tells officers
Jammu: Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police Dilbag Singh Monday exhorted upon the officers of the state police to give attention to “neutralising militancy” and timely “disposal of crime cases”. Lauding his men for their dedication in the rescue operations launched after the recent snowfall and ensuring a smooth and hassle free ‘Darbar Move’– […]
Pakistan-Russia joint military drill: Exercise has reinforced ties between two armies: Gen Bajwa
Islamabad: The just-concluded joint military exercise between Pakistan and Russian armies has reinforced the existing relationship between the two militaries, according to Pakistan Army chief General Qamar JavedBajwa. The Pakistan and Russian armies concluded the third joint military drill on Sunday during which troops from both the countries took part in various exercises and also […]
Pakistani national arrested near Punjab border, weapons recovered
Amritsar: A Pakistani national was Monday arrested by the BSF near the Border Out Post (BOP) in Ramkot near here and recovered an automatic weapon from his possession. Confirming the arrest, a Border Security Force (BSF) official said that during a routine search, the Pakistani national was apprehended and a US-made automatic gun, 24 cartridges […]
People losing their appetite for mainstream parties, says Omar
New Delhi: Former chief minister Omar Abdullah has said people in the Valley are losing their appetite for the mainstream parties whose political space has “shrunk” due to the worsening of the situation in the state. Speaking at a book-launch event here last night, Omar said Jammu and Kashmir needed more than just the words […]
As Srinagar youth joins militants, mother appeals him to return back
Srinagar: The family of Ahtesham Bilal Sofi, the 17-year-old Sharda University student who reportedly has joined the Islamic State Jammu Kashmir (ISJK), Saturday appealed to militants to have “mercy on us” and let him return home. Ahtesham’s father Bilal Ahmad Sofi made the appeal in a video message that is being shared widely on social […]
