Amarnath Yatra attack: Woman pilgrim succumbs to injuries, death toll rises to 8
A woman devotee injured in the deadly militant attack on Amarnath pilgrims, has succumbed to her injuries at SKIMS Hospital Srinagar, taking the death toll to eight. The slain has been identified as Lalitaben wife of Bengoben and is resident of Gujrat. Pertinently, unidentified militants had carried out an attack on a bus carrying […]
Three militants killed in Tral encounter: Police
Three militants were killed in the gunfight with forces that triggered clashes resulting in injuries to at least six youth in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Officials said that at least five militants are believed to be hiding in the forest area of Gujjar Basti in Wantiwen forests of Satura village and […]
CM meets Rajnath, accuses China of meddling in K-affairs
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti, blamed China of meddling in the affairs of Jammu and Kashmir stating that “ foreign powers were behind’’ the militant attacks that are taking place. Speaking to reporters after her meeting with the Home Minister, Rajnath Singh, Mehbooba said, “foreign powers are behind the attacks that are taking place. Now, even […]
Army soldier killed in Pak firing
Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing on Indian Army posts in Rajouri sector today in which Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer was grievously injured, who later succumbed to his injuries. The firing from across border was effectively retaliated. In fire exchange, Lance Naik Naseer,35, who belongs to village Ajout, tehsil Haveli of district Poonch was […]
Dialogue only way-out to resolve Kashmir dispute, says Geelani
Senior separatist leader and Chairman Hurriyat (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani Saturday said that that dialogue is the only option for the peaceful resolution of all issues, including Kashmir. Hailing the statement of UN Gen Secretary Antonio Guterres in which he has stressed for a peaceful solution of Kashmir dispute through a dialogue, Geelani said […]
PDP MLA under scanner over Amarnath attack
A ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA has come under scanner for his role in the Amarnath yatra attack after police detained his driver in connection with the case. According to police sources the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Amarnath Yatra attack has arrested a local policeman on suspicion of aiding militants strike the bus […]
Amarnath Yatra: Karnataka pilgrim dies of cardiac arrest
A 58-year-old pilgrim from Karnataka, on Saturday, died of a cardiac arrest at the Baltal base camp, said officials. As of now, the official figure of the number of Yatris dead in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra is 23. They said that 58-year-old Nirmala Patel, wife of Shahi Patel, a resident of Ranipora, Karnataka suffered a […]
Hold dialogue with separatists, Soz urges centre
Former Union Minister, Prof. Saifuddin Soz has said that Government of India has decided to consult the National Opposition about the border situation with China. He said that the move is really a democratic way of building a consensus on a problem related to an external situation. “An internal situation that is Kashmir problem with […]
Woman’s family stages protests, alleges murder
The family and relatives of Sumaiya who was found dead in Nala Gangbugh, Saturday staged protest against her alleged murder by her in-laws and demanded immediate action against them and a thorough probe by police in the case. The protesting family assembled at Srinagar’s Press Enclave and chanted slogans like ‘we want justice’. They were […]
Security situation in state has deteriorated: NC
National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, has said that the security scenario in the state has “deteriorated.’’ Abdullah made this remarks while addressing the party’s provincial committee meeting at Nawa-e-Subha complex in Srinagar. He asked the party’s leaders and legislators to ensure they continue to be accessible to the people […]