Man attempts suicide in Anantnag
In a bid to end his life, a man consumed some poisonous substance at his home in Anantnag, police said in a statement. A man (name withheld) resident of Achabal, Anantnag consumed some poisonous substance at his home. He was shifted to hospital for treatment where from he was shifted to SMHS Hospital, Srinagar for […]
CLASHES REPORTED IN SOPORE AFTER FRIDAY PRAYERS
Clashes erupted in Sopore after youth tried to take out a protest march against the killing of two militants in Nathipora village of Sopore. According to the sources, scores of youth, after Friday prayer assembled near Markazi Jamia Masjid Sopore and started shouting anti-India and Pro-freedom slogans over the killings of two local militants yesterday […]
Class work in Srinagar HSSs and Colleges suspended for tomorrow
In view of the prevailing situation in the valley, all the higher secondary schools and colleges of Srinagar district have been ordered to remain closed on June 3. “Teaching activity will remain suspended in Degree colleges and Higher Secondary Schools of district Srinagar on June 3,” Deputy Commissioner (DC) Srinagar, Farooq Ahmad Lone said.
Complete shutdown observed in Tral for 7th consecutive day
Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is observing shutdown for the seventh consecutive day against the killing of Hizbul Mujihadeen commander Sabzar Ahmada Bhat. Bhat along with his associate Faizan Muzaffar were killed during an encounter with forces in Saimhoh village of Tral on Saturday last week.
Bihar teen arrested for pro-Pakistan slogan on Facebook
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, a 15-year old boy from Bihar was today arrested for posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on his Facebook profile, India Today reported. The district police has arrested Afsar Khan after the locals filed a complaint against him for hurting their sentiments. In a similar incident in April this year, a […]
Bihar teen arrested for pro-Pakistan slogan on Facebook
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, a 15-year old boy from Bihar was today arrested for posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on his Facebook profile, India Today reported. The district police has arrested Afsar Khan after the locals filed a complaint against him for hurting their sentiments. In a similar incident in April this year, a […]
Mirwaiz released from six-day house detention
Hurriyat (M) Chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released from house detention after six day today morning to address the first Friday congregation of the holy month of Ramadhan at the Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar. Media advisor of the Mirwaiz, Advocate Shahid-ul-Islam, who continues to be under house arrest, said that the chief cleric was […]
UN concerned over escalating India-Pakistan tensions
The United Nations has expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following unprovoked Indian firing across the Line of Control which claimed at least two civilians on Thursday, Express tribune reported. “The situation (in Kashmir) continues to be of concern to us,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guetteres’ spokesperson said in response to a […]
At least 36 dead in attack on Philippines casino: official
At least 36 people died after a gunman burst into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight, a spokesman for the Philippine president was quoted by the news agencies on Friday. The officials believe that the massacre was a botched robbery attempt. There was no evidence linking the attack at the Resorts […]