Eid-e-Milad celebrated with religious fervor in Kashmir
Srinagar: Scores of people including women and children joined the Friday prayers at the historic Hazratbal shrine on famous Dal Lake to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). According to the reports, immediately after “Fajr” (morning prayers) devotees had a glimpse of Holy Relic of Prophet. The process continued after every prayer today and […]
Fire in 3 industrial units in Srinagar
Srinagar: At least three industrial units were damaged in a fire incident in industrial estate Zainakote , about 12 kms from here early today. The fire broke out in a three-storied building housing three industrial units in the industrial estate around 8.15 AM, a spokesman of the fire and emergency services said. He said the fire […]
Clashes erupt in Anantnag after Friday prayers
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Two killed, three injured in Kupwara road accident
Kupwara: Two persons were killed and three others were injured in a road accident in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Friday. According to the reports, two persons were killed while three others received injuries in a road accident at TP Chowkibal area of Kupwara. Reports said that a four-wheeler Alto vehicle bearing registration number JK09A- […]
Lashkar-e-Toiba OGW held in Handwara, says Police
Handwara: Police on Friday claimed to have arrested one Over Ground Worker of Lashkar-e-Toiba in north Kashmir’s Handwara. According to a police statement in a joint operation by 30 RR, Police and 92 BN CRPF one OGW of Lashkar-e-Toiba was held and was later identified as Aafaq Ahmed Bhat alias Abu Huraira son of Mohammad […]
16 injured as gunmen open fire near Peshawar University
At least 16 people were injured when four terrorists entered the hostel of the Agricultural Directorate in Peshawar on Friday morning, DawnNews reported. According to police officials present at the site of the attack, at least four terrorists were killed as security forces launched a rescue operation. However, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) has only confirmed that one […]
Cold wave sweeps valley; Leh records minus 11.3 degree Celsius
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir continues to reel under intense cold conditions with Leh recording the night’s lowest temperature at minus 11.3 degrees Celsius. “Neighbouring Kargil town recorded a minus 7.4 as the minimum,” an official of the Met Department said. “Cold wave conditions are likely to continue till Tuesday at least.” The night’s lowest temperature […]
Sports activities give impetus to healthy lifestyle: Ansari
Srinagar: Minister for Youth Services Sports and Technical Education, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari today said that inculcating a culture of sports among youth is essential in attaining a healthy lifestyle. He made these remarks at an award distribution function of SKIMS Cricket and Football Leauge-2017 organized by Sports Committee CASS Union SKIMS Medical College and Hospital, […]
T20 Cup inaugurated at Saloosa
Baramulla: Deputy Commissioner Baramulla, Dr Nasir Ahmad Naqash today inaugurated ‘MLA Sangrama T20 Cricket Cup’ at Mirpur Sports Stadium Saloosa, Kreeri. The inaugural match was played between Saloosa and Kreeri cricket teams, which witnessed an overwhelming attendance of cricket enthusiasts and other prominent sections of Sangrama constituency. About 80 local cricket teams are going to participate […]
LeT Commander among 4 militants killed in two separate encounters
Srinagar: At least four militants including an LeT Commander were killed and a security man was injured in two separate encounters between government forces and militants in Budgam and Baramulla districts. According to the reports, eight persons were injured, four of them with bullet-wounds in Pakhpora area of central Kashmir as people staged protests during […]