Woman killed in cross-border shelling in Poonch, several others injured
Srinagar: A 47-year-old woman was killed and six others sustained injuries in cross-border shelling along the border in Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Station House Officer (SHO) Mendhar Mohammad Amin told that Zainb B wife of Nazeer Hussain of Balnoie died on the spot after a motor shell […]
Minor dies after falling off tractor in Sopore
Sopore: A seven year old minor died after he fell off a tractor in Janwara Sopore area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. According to reports the incident occurred on Thursday evening when a minor was boarding on a tractor accompanied by his relatives, when the tractor reached near Janwara Sopore , the boy suddenly fell […]
Dineshwar Sharma calls on Chief Minister
JAMMU: The Special Representative for Jammu & Kashmir, Dineshwar Sharma, who is on a four-day visit to Jammu province, called on Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. During the meeting, Mr. Sharma informed the Chief Minister about his visit to the winter capital. During the meeting both discussed the emerging geopolitical developments in the region […]
Regularization policy for casual, other workers notified: Ajay Nanda
Srinagar: Minister of State for Finance Ajay Nanda today informed the House that the government has notified the policy (vide SRO 520 dated 21-12-2017) for regularization of workers of various categories including daily rated workers and casual labourers working in different departments. Replying to a clubbed questions of Ramesh Arora, Thakur Balbir Singh and Ajatshatru […]
8000 posts being created in Middle, High Schools: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari informed the House that 8000 posts are being created at different levels in the State to augment human resource for the newly up-graded 200 Middle Schools to High Schools and 200 High Schools to Higher Secondary Schools. The Minister said this while replying to a Calling Attention […]
After escape, LeT’s Naveed releases picture posing with Hizb militants
Srinagar: Two days after his escape, amid shootout in SMHS hospital here in Srinagar, LeT Commander Naveed Jaat alias Abu Hanzullah released a picture along with two Hizbul Mujahideen militants Sadam Paddar and Aadil Malik on social media. Paddar, a Hizb commander, hailing from Shopian, is one of the two surviving militants who often posted […]
SMHS attack: govt suspends Superintendent of Srinagar Central Jail
Srinagar: The J&K government on Thursday suspended Superintendent of Central Jail, Srinagar following the killing of two policemen and escapade of a top Lashkar militant from the hospital. According to the sources, Hilal Ahmad Rather was suspended with immediate effect and has been asked to report DG Prisons till further orders. “Pending inquiry into the […]
Er. Rasheed detained in Handwara
Srinagar: Awami Ithad Party chief and MLA Langate, Er Rasheed was today detained in his home constituency after he held a sit-in outside the SP office in Handwara. According to a statement issued by the party spokesman, Police used force to foil a peaceful sit-in by Er Rasheed outside SP office Handwara, who was seeking release […]
Er. Rasheed detained in Handwara
Srinagar: Awami Ithad Party chief and MLA Langate, Er Rasheed was today detained by the police after he held a sit-in outside the SP office in Handwara. According to a statement issued by the party spokesman, Police used force to foil a peaceful sit-in by Er Rasheed outside SP office Handwara, who was seeking the […]
US-led strikes on Syria pro-regime forces kill 100: official
Washington: The US-led anti-jihadist coalition carried out strikes in “self-defense” against forces loyal to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, leaving an estimated more than 100 pro-regime personnel dead, a US military official said. “We estimate more than 100 Syrian pro-regime forces were killed while engaging SDF and coalition forces,” the official said, referring to the US-backed […]