Two Harkat ul Mujahideen militants arrested, says police
Two militants were arrested from Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, a police spokesman said.He said that acting on a specific information about the movement of the militants in the area, a joint team of Handwara Police, 21 RR and 92 bn CRPF laid a Naka (checkpost) at Bakihaker crossing. During checking, two persons […]
South Kashmir parts shut to mourn militant, civilian killings
A day after killing of the two civilians and three militants, South Kashmir’s three districts including Kulgam, Shopian and Pulwama observed a complete shutdown while reports of partial shutdown also poured in from Central Kashmir’s Budgam district.Chadoora town of Budgam district also observing a shutdown while in Nagam area of the town that is the […]
Militants attack police bunker in Kashmir capital
Militants on Monday night attacked a police party in Srinagar, reports said. However, there was no immediate report of any casualties. According to the reports, militants opened fire on a police bunker on Tengpora bypass in Srinagar. However, there was no immediate report of any casualties. An official said that operation has been launched to […]
Restrictions put brakes on normal life in Old City
Authorities on Monday imposed restrictions in parts of Old City Srinagar to thwart any protests against the killings of two civilians in forces’ action on protesters during clashes in Shopian and Pulwama district yesterday.Pertinently, the administration had announced that restrictions will be imposed in areas falling under the jurisdiction of Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, M.R. Gunj […]
Aug 15 black day for Kashmiris till K-issue resolution: DFP
Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Monday said the August 15 day (Independence Day) is the ‘Black Day’ for the people of Jammu Kashmir.DFP spokesperson according to a statement issued here said that while two nations of the subcontinent celebrate their independence days, the people of Jammu Kashmir continue to suffer from the Indian state-sponsored oppression. “This […]
Govt initiates process for constitution of Law Commission
The Government today accorded formal sanction to the establishment of Law Commission in the State for a period of three years.The Commission consists of a full-time chairperson, two full-time members and two part time members while Secretary Law will be the ex-officio member of the Commission.The headquarters of the Law Commission shall be the same […]
JRL condemns civilian killings, says Kashmir lost a leader in Yasin Itoo
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Monday condemned the killing of young Muhamamd Yasin Bhat of Zainapora, Shopian and Owais Ahmed Dar of Kakapora, Pulwama, in forces’ indiscriminate firing.The leaders said that people of Kashmir and the leadership won’t remain silent on the continued and unabated brutal murder of Kashmiri’s next generation.Expressing deep sorrow and anger at […]
Er Rasheed detained after announcing to hoist black flag at I-day venue
Awami Ittehad Party chairman and AIP chief Er Rasheed was placed under house arrest on Monday to prevent him from “hoisting black flag at Bakshi Stadium – the main venue of I-day celebrations in Kashmir. “Er Rasheed has been put under house arrest today evening,” said his spokesman. Earlier in the day, police had foiled […]
Muhammad Bin Qasim to replace Mehmood Ghaznavi, says Hizb
Militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen has appointed Muhammad Bin Qasim as its new Field Operational Commander. He will replace Mehmood Ghaznavi, who along with his two associates was killed in a gunfight at Awneera village of South Kashmir’s Shopian district.“Though the separation of Muhammad Yasin Itoo alias Mehmood Ghaznavi, Engineer Irfan Sheikh and Umar Majid is […]
Police recruitment board notifies syllabus for written test
Chairman police recruitment board (SIs) has notified the syllabus for written examinations to be conducted for the Sub Inspector candidates. The written examination will be based on multiple choice question paper (objective type). The answer script would be OMR based and the questions for the above said written examination will be from the prescribed syllabus. […]