PDP panch’s body found in Anantnag village
Body of a 45-year-old panch of Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) was found in a mysterious conditions near his residence in Shangus area of south Kashmir’s Anantnsg district. A police officer said that body of Shabir Ahmad Wani s/o Abdul Rehman of Wakeelbalan, Nowgam, Shangus was found at some distance from his residence, some hours after […]
3 J&K students booked for not standing during National Anthem
Three students hailing from Jammu and Kashmir studying engineering in Hydrabad have been arrested for allegedly disrespecting the National Anthem in a theatre. The trio are studying in a private college at Chevella on the outskirts of the City. On Saturday, they had gone to watch a Hindi movie at a theatre at Attapur. “The […]
NIA crackdown has left separatists starving for funds: Jaitley
Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley said on Sunday that the crackdown by the National Investigation Agency (NIA), had made it difficult for separatists to carry on their activities in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. “Post demonetisation and NIA crackdown on separatists and foreign funding, the separatists have been starved of funds,” he said. “Now, […]
Militancy surviving its last lap in Kashmir, says Union Minister
Union minister Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that militancy in Jammu and Kashmir was ‘in its last phase. He said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had set a target to wipe it out from the country in the next five years. “The prime minister has set a target to make India free from terrorism, corruption, […]
Solar eclipse can leave you blind, warns DAK
As a complete solar eclipse is being witnessed today, medico body Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) has warned that looking directly at the sun during eclipse with bare eyes could cause permanent damage to the eyes. President DAK Dr Nisar ul Hassan in a statement said that watching solar eclipse without protective gear could lead to […]
Several deputations meet Mehbooba at Kargil
Several deputations met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, who is on a three day visit to Ladakh region, here today. The members of these deputations thanked the Chief Minister for getting the much awaited Zojila tunnel sanctioned by the Central Government. They also thanked Mehbooba Mufti for her announcement to augment facilities at the […]
Deport Rohingyas from Jammu, demands NC
Describing state subject laws under Article 35A as a commitment of the Constitution of India to Dogras and Duggarland, National Conference (NC), Sunday warned that any move to scrap it with ulterior political motives would be resisted with full might by the people of Jammu, irrespective of caste, creed and religion. “Dogras will fight for […]
PM, BJP President to meet CMs of BJP-ruled states today
After supporting Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar in forming a BJP supported government in the state, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP Chief Amit Shah have called all BJP ruled Chief and Deputy Chief Ministers for a meeting in Delhi today. Besides 13 chief ministers and six deputy chief ministers, a few cabinet ministers are […]
Nation will continue to remain indebted to Gandhi’s: Congress
Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC), Sunday paid floral tributes to Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 73rd birth anniversary here. The Congress leaders recalled his sacrifices and selfless services to the nation. Paying rich tributes to Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President G.A. Mir described him […]
Pulwama Martial-Art player dreams of making International debut
After winning six gold and two silver medals at the national level, emerging martial-art player from south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is eyeing at his international debut, but due to financial shortcomings his dream to achieve big is constantly shadowed. Owais Ahmad Sheikh, a resident of Murran village is training hard these days to prove his […]