Pune-based radicalised girl detained in Kashmir; likely to be handed over to family
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JeM claims responsibility of Pulwama grenade attack
Srinagar: Militant outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad on Friday claimed responsibility for a grenade attack on police station Pulwama in south Kashmir. In a statement to a local news agency, JeM spokesman Hassan Shah said that its cadres carried out the attack at police station Pulwama with a grenade. The spokesman also claimed that the cadres have also […]
Grenade hurled on Police Station Pulwama
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Friday evening hurled a grenade towards Police station Pulwama in south Kashmir. Official sources said that militants tossed the grenade which hit the roof of the building and exploded with a bang. SSP Pulwama Mohammad Aslam choudary said that a blast like sound was heard near police station and the investigations […]
Republic Day observed as ‘black day’ in Kashmir
Srinagar: Normal life was affected in Kashmir Valley today due to a strike called by all separatist groups, which had asked the people to observe the Republic Day as a “black day”. Shops, offices, petrol pumps and business establishments in the city here remained closed while public transport was off the roads, the administration said. […]
Low Danger Avalanche Warning issued for next 24 hours
JAMMU: Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) has issued Low Danger Avalanche Warning for higher reaches of Poonch, Rajouri, Reasi, Ramban, Doda, Kishtwar, Udhampur, Anantnag, Kulgam, Budgam, Kupwara, Bandipora, Ganderbal, Kargil, Leh Districts, for the next 24 hours. The Department of Disaster Management has advised people, living in higher reaches of these districts, to avoid […]
China to establish international courts to deal with BRI cases
Beijing: China has decided to set up three international courts to deal with disputes related to its multi-billion dollar Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), under which it is making massive investments, according to official media here today. The Chinese Supreme People’s Court will set up international courts in Beijing, Xi’an, the capital of Shaanxi Province […]
Trying hard to counter militant outfits ‘luring youth’: Muneer Khan
Srinagar: Police on Friday said that it has been trying hard to counter militants who it said are “luring” educated youth into their folds in Kashmir Valley. ADGP and Incharge IGP Kashmir Range Muneer Khan responded in affirmative to a question whether militant outfits were recruiting educated youth in their ranks. “Yes the militant […]
R-Day programmes in Kashmir passes off peacefully
Srinagar: All Republic Day programmes in Kashmir, including the main event in Srinagar, today passed off peacefully amid tight security in view of intelligence reports suggesting that militants might target the functions. No untoward incident was reported in the Valley. “The Republic Day functions at all district headquarters passed off peacefully,” a senior police officer said. […]
Pune woman, suspected to be suicide bomber, detained in J&K
Srinagar: A Pune-based woman, alleged to be a suicide bomber, was detained by Jammu and Kashmir Police last night from South Kashmir, police said. “We had an input about a suspect. Fortunately, after working on all the leads, we were able to apprehend the suspect late last night,” Additional Director General of Police Munir Khan […]
Mobile internet, calling facility snapped in Kashmir
Srinagar: Mobile internet services and calling facilities have been snapped in Kashmir as a precautionary measure on the occasion of the Republic Day, officials said today. The internet services on mobile phones and data cards were suspended yesterday as part of the security drill of the Republic Day. Although, it’s a normal practice in Kashmir […]