JRL calls for shutdown on January 13
Srinagar: Terming the killing of a civilian in Kulgam as “genocide” of Kashmiris, the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has called for complete shutdown across for Kashmir on Saturday (January 13). “Killing of youth is done under a well planned strategy. Probes ordered into these killings is nothing but a mere eyewash,” said the JRL comprising […]
Protest against power outage, water shortage in Watergam
Rafiabad: The residents from Watergam and its adjoining villages on Wednesday held a protest demonstration and also blocked Baramulla-Handwara National Highway road to mark their protest against PDD and PHE department. Raising slogans against the PDD and PHE, the protesters alleged that despite repeated requests and reminders, the concerned departments have failed to ensure water […]
1,749 people died in 10,160 accidents in J&K in 2016, 17: CM
Jammu: A total of 1,749 persons lost their lives in around 10,000 road accidents in Jammu and Kashmir in past two years, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti informed the state assembly today. In a written reply to a question by NC MLA Mubarak Gul, she said 958 persons were killed in 5,501 number of accidents […]
547 people committed suicide in J&K in 2016, 2017: Mehbooba
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Kargil shivers at minus 23.6 as severe cold grips JK
Srinagar: Intense cold tightened its noose over the state as night temperatures dipped further in the Valley as Kargil in Ladakh region recorded night temperature at minus 23.6, coldest night of the season so far, the Met said. The night’s temperature was minus 17.4 degrees Celsius in Leh. Pertinently, Pahalgam recorded minus 7.5 and Gulmarg […]
Oppn stages walkout, demand statement from CM over civilian killings
Jammu: The opposition parties led by former chief minister Omar Abdullah in the state Assembly staged a walkout after they found chief minister Mehbooba Mufti was not present in the Assembly. The opposition demanded that the Chief Minister should have appeared in the LA in the morning and expressed sympathy over the recent civilian killings […]
Come to table and assist in fight against terrorism: US to Pak
Washington: The US today expressed hope that Pakistan would “come to the table” and demonstrate willingness to “aggressively” confront terrorist groups that operate from its territory, amid reports that Islamabad has suspended its military and intelligence cooperation with America. According to media reports, Pakistan’s decision to suspend military and intelligence cooperation with America came after […]
Sopore biker succumbs to injuries
Sopore: A motorcyclist injured last week in Sopore outskirts has succumbed to his injuries at Srinagar Medical Institute on Wednesday. A 35 year old Bashir Ahmed Malik son of Mohammad Subhan Malik resident of Darpora Bomai was critically injured in a road accident last week when a speedy four wheeler Tata Sumo hit his motorcycle […]
Opposition corners govt over civilian killings in south Kashmir
Jammu: The opposition members of National Conference and Congress cornered government over killings in Kulgam district of south Kashmir. As the speaker was to announce proceedings of the House, the opposition members resorted to sloganeering. The members shouted that government should stop killing. “Everyday there is a killing in Kashmir. You should come clear on […]
4 militants, 7 others arrested in Sopore, says police
Srinagar: Police claimed to have arrested 11 persons from Watlab area of north Kashmir, four of them were working as conduits of the militant outfits -Jaish and Hizb, a police spokesman said. He said that on a specific information regarding the presence of militants in Watlab, cordon and search operation was launched by police along […]