2 dead, 4 injured in Doda road accident
At least two persons were killed and four others injured when the vehicle they were travelling in rolled down into deep gorge at Thatri town of Doda district of Jammu Kashmir. The vehicle bearing registration No. JK06-3384 rolled down early morning today resulting in the on spot death of two persons. The deceased have been […]
Three youth arrested during search operation
Three youth were arrested by Indian Army and SOG in Wopzan Bijebehara area of south Kashmir during a cordon and search operation. After receiving inputs about the presence of militants , a joint team of Army and SOG launched the search operation in Wopzaan Bijebehara. Consequently, three youth identified as Ashraf Ahmad Bhat , Rouf […]
Undeterred by heat, millions of pilgrims flock to Mina as Hajj begins
Millions of Hajj pilgrims from across the globe gathered on the plains of Arafat, on the outskirts of Makkah, on Thursday for the high point of this year’s pilgrimage. Dress all in white, pilgrims began arriving in Arafat on Wednesday night and throughout Thursday, from Mina. With umbrellas aloft and undeterred by the blistering Makkan […]
Annual ceremony of changing Kiswa held
The annual ceremony to change Kiswa (Ghilaf-e-Kaaba) was held at Masjid-e-Al-Haram in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where millions of Muslims have gathered to perform annual Hajj. The ceremony to change the cover, which is also known as Kiswa is held on 9 Zilhaj every year after Fajr prayers (morning prayers) on the day of Arafat […]
Over weight bags : Committee constituted to suggest measures
The School Education Department (SE), has constituted a five member committee to suggest measures for reduction of weight in bags of school going children. The committee was constituted following the directions of High Court to education Department for taking measures to reduce the weight of school bags carried by kindergarten students. The committee includes […]
Celebrate Eid with austerity: JRL to people
Extending their heartfelt Eid greetings to the Muslim Ummah and people in the state, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Thursday appealed people of state to celebrate Eid-ul-Azha with simplicity and austerity. JRL including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik according to the joint statement issued here said that “Kashmiris are passing through […]
Why should Pakistan cooperate with India on Dawood, says Musharaf
Former Pakistan President Parvez Musharaf on Thursday said that his country has no reason to cooperate with India in nabbing India’s wanted fugitive Dawood Ibrahim. Musharaf was talking to a private news channel while responding to a query on India’s claim that Dawood Ibrahim is still hiding in Pakistan. Notably, India’s outgoing Home Secretary Rajiv […]
Uneasy calm prevails in Rajouri along the LoC
An uneasy calm prevailed in the border town of Rajouri district on Thursday. The area witnessed a heavy exchange of fire between India and Pakistan army leaving the residents terrified. Pertinently, the district administration closed down the schools near the border for next three days. “We have closed the schools along LoC which falls under […]
R&B department tries to construct road through protected sanctuary
In a clear violation of the wildlife protection act, the public works department with the support of senior forest officials is illegally carrying out construction work on a road in a wildlife sanctuary at Pahalgam. Locals allege that the construction of the road was put on hold after locals and environmentalists raised an alarm […]
CM lays foundation of additional block at JK House, New Delhi
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti laid the foundation of additional accommodation at J&K House, Chanakya Puri here today. The proposed block would have 24 rooms, spread over four floors with two connecting corridors. The block would be built as per the latest fire safety norms. Minister of State for Transport and Public Works, Sunil Kumar Sharma; […]