UN chief urges Pakistan, India to resolve Kashmir issue through dialogue
UN chief Antonio Guterres today urged Pakistan and India to resolve Kashmir issue through engagement and dialogue. “We reiterate the need for the parties to find a peaceful solution through engagement and dialogue,” Guterres’ spokesperson, Dujarric said at a daily press on Thursday. Dujarric’s remarks came when he was asked if the Secretary-General is paying […]
3 killed in Doda house collapse
Three members of a family were reportedly killed when their house collapsed in Tanta village of Khara in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. According to the sources, Muhammad Abass, his wife and daughter were buried alive when their house collapsed following continuous rainfall. The deceased were identified as Muhammad Abass (25), his […]
Chaos in GB Panth hospital as doctors went on strike
Doctors today went on strike in GB Panth hospital Srinagar after an attendant allegedly thrashed a doctor on duty, reports said. According to the witness, an attendant who lost a new-born baby yesterday had an altercation with the doctor. However, the dispute was solved amicably by the staff at the hospital yesterday. However, according to […]
CM pays tribute to Army jawans killed in Keran sector
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today paid tributes to the jawans who were killed in Keran sector. Two jawans were killed in firing on Wednesday in firing by Pakistani troopers in Kupwara’s Keran sector.
One held with illicit liquor in Ganderbal
Police today arrested one person and recovered 10 bottles of illicit liquor from his possession in Ganderbal, police said today. Station House Officer Tariq Yousuf said that acting on specific information Ganderbal Police recovered illicit liquor from the possession of Bashir Ahmad Chopan son of Ghulam Qadir Chopan resident of Haripora Ganderbal. Police said that […]
Cordon and Search Operation in Kulgam village
Cordon and search operation has been launched by government forces at Dingri Nilgam village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Forces after receiving inputs about the presence of militants, cordoned-off the entire area. Search operation is going on. More details awaited.
Afghan national arrested in Baramulla
An Afghan national, was today arrested from Baramulla District of Kashmir as he was on his way towards the Line of Control to exfiltrate to Pakistan, police said. Twenty-seven-year-old Mohammad Dawood was taken into custody at Kralahar in Baramulla yesterday. “Dawood, who was acquitted in case under various sections of NDPS Act in New Delhi, […]
Exchange of firing in Shahpur sector of Poonch
Pakistani and Indian forces exchanged gunfire in Shahpur sector of Poonch in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday, reports said. According to the reports exchange of gunfire continued for two hours in the wee hours of Friday. Sources said that small and automatic arms were used in the cross-border firing. However, there is no report of […]
CM convenes party meeting on Kashmir situation
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has convened a party meeting here on Friday to discuss the prevailing situation in Kashmir. The party leaders would also discuss the preparations for the party’s foundation day on July 28. The meeting is scheduled at 9:30 am at Mehbooba’s Gupkar residence. The overall political situation in Kashmir and the preparedness […]
Restrictions to continue in Srinagar parts today
Restrictions will continue today under section 144 in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven police stations, officials said. According to the District administration Srinagar, restrictions will be imposed in areas falling These areas include Khanyar, Nowhata, Rainawari, MR Gunj, Safakadal, Maisuma and Kralkhud. The restrictions have been imposed as a precautionary measure. […]