Kashmir observes Martyrs’ Day; restrictions in Srinagar
Restrictions have been imposed by authorities today in Srinagar ahead of a march planned by the Joint Resistance Leadership to commemmorate July 13 as ‘Youm Tajdeed Ahad’ (renewal of pledge). All shops and business establishments are closed in Srinagar and other towns of the valley. Curfew-like restrictions are in place in parts of Downtown Srinagar […]
Forces kill three militants in Budgam encounter
Three militants were killed in an overnight encounter by government forces in Budgam district here. According to police the three militants were killed in the gunfight that continued through the night after it had started yesterday evening. Police said that the dead bodies of the militants along with their weapons were recovered by security personnel. […]
Will look into security lapses of Amarnath yatra: Hansraj Ahir
Union Minister of State for Home, Hansraj Ahir, Wednesday said that the NDA government will look into security lapses that took place in Monday’s “terror strike in Anantnag’’ on the Amarnath yatris that left seven dead and 19 others injured. Ahir said that the Central government is serious about the security situation that has erupted […]
Kashmiriyat is alive, says CM
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said the response and reaction shown by the people of the State to the killing of seven Amarnath yatries two days ago shows that the spirit of Kashmiryat is alive and much vibrant today and the people of the State reject such despotic acts despite themselves being victims of violence […]
DIPR-Beeline Services host, organize Sufi Musical evening
Department of Information and Public Relations in collaboration with ‘Beeline Services’ a Kashmir based advertising, travel and MICE company organized an event on traditional Sufi music in honor of music artists from Iran with an aim to highlight the link between Iran and Kashmir in respect of music and Sufism. The event was held at […]
DDC conducts Public Contact Programme at Nutnoosa
As part of District Administration’s initiative ‘Public Contact Programme’, two programmes were organized at Government High Scholl Nutnoosa under the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Khalid Jahangir. Aim of the programme was to provide people with an opportunity to directly communicate with the functionaries of district administration and apprise them of their issues, concerns, problems besides […]
Two army men killed by Pak forces in LoC attack
Two army men have been shot dead in the firing from across the Line of Control (LoC) by the Pakistan troopers in the Kupwara district of north Kashmir on Wednesday. An official said that two soldiers of Jammu and Kashmir Rifles were killed in sniper fire from Pakistan in Furkiya area of Chowkibal today. […]
Kashmir situation attracted attention of international community, says China
China on Wednesday offered to play a “constructive role” in improving India-Pakistan ties, saying the “conflict” in Kashmir had attracted the world community’s attention, but offered no comment or condolences for the terror attack on Amarnath pilgrims that left seven people dead, Hindustan Times reported. “The situation in Kashmir has attracted the attention of […]
Mourning, restrictions leads to Chaos in Srinagar
After the Hizb militant hailing from Old city Srinagar was killed in an encounter in central Kashmir’s Budgam district today, chaos amid curfew-like restrictions in Shehr-e-Khaas and civil lines Srinagar was witnessed throughout the day here. Pertinently, three militants, were killed in an overnight encounter in Rudbugh village of Magam area of Budgam district. As […]
Pahalgam shuts against Batengoo attack
A day after seven Amarnath pilgrims were killed in an attack in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a complete shutdown was Wednesday observed in Pahalgam, a famous tourist resort to mark a protest against the killings of Yatirs. Seven Amarnath yatris were killed while 18 others sustained injuries after their vehicle they were travelling in was […]