4 CRPF men injured in militant attack in Anantnag, LeT claims responsibility
Srinagar: Militant outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) has claimed the responsibility of the attack which was carried on a CRPF patrolling party in Lazibal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district today. Four CRPF men were injured in the attack, sources said. “A convoy of CRPF 96 battalion with six buses was on their way back to Mattan where […]
Dineshwar Sharma to visit Kashmir on Monday
Srinagar: The Centre’s newly appointed interlocutor for Jammu and Kashmir, Dineshwar Sharma, will land in Srinagar on Monday for a six-day visit, media reports on Thursday said. “He will stay in Srinagar for four days and will leave for Jammu after that to meet various groups and individuals for the next two days,” reports quoting […]
Cordon and search operation in Pulwama village
Srinagar: Cordon and search operation has been launched by government forces in Banderpora (Koil) village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday. Official sources said that forces launched search operation in wee hours after receiving specific inputs about the presence of militants in the area Sources said that heavy forces have been deployed in the […]
Militants attack CRPF patrol party in Anantnag
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Thursday attacked CRPF patrol party in Lazibal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. As per initial reports at least four CRPF jawans and a civilian got injured in the attack when the militants opened fire on the CRPF patrolling party. More details awaited.
State Football League 2017: AG’s XI beats SFA by 1-0 in Premier Div match
Srinagar: Accountant General’s (AG’s) XI defeated State Football Academy (SFA) by a solitary goal in a Premier Division match of ongoing State Football League at Synthetic Turf TRC on Tuesday. In the closely contested match, both the teams missed several scoring opportunities. However, compared to SFA team, the AG’s XI made lesser mistakes and were […]
District hospital Anantnag lacks basic facilities
Anantnag: District Hospital Anantnag, one of the leading health care centres in South Kashmir is lacking in providing the required health care facilities to the local population. The hospital has not even started the central heating system to provide relief to the patients during the cold nights being witnessed these days. Patients and the […]
Govt committed to preserve cultural essence of historic Jamia Masjid: Asiea
Srinagar: Minister of State for Housing & Urban Development, Asiea Naqash today said that the Government is committed to preserve unique cultural essence of historic Jamia Masjid in Downtown Srinagar. The Minister made these remarks during her visit to grand Mosque. The representatives of Jamia Market Traders Federation met the visiting dignitary and appraised […]
SMC acts tough, seizes 3000 carts, Kiosks
Srinagar: In continuation of its drive against the encroachment, Enforcement squad of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) under the supervision of its commissioner, Riyaz Ahmed Wani Wednesday launched an extensive anti encroachment drive in Jahangir Chowk, Hari Singh High Street, Maharaja Bazar, Goni Khan, Lal Ded road, Jawahar Nagar, Dalgate, Batamaloo, Hyderpora, Residency road, Lal […]
Steps afoot to develop Health sector in remote areas of State: Veeri
Anantnag: Minister for Revenue Relief Rehabilitation and Reconstruction, Abdul Rehman Veeri today said that steps are afoot to develop health sector in remote areas of the state. The Minister said this after inaugurating 10 bedded NTPHC (New Type Primary Health Center) at Khiram Anantnag. Veeri asked the officials to ensure all equipments and medical […]
Naeem Akhtar inaugurates Kashmir World Film Festival
Srinagar: Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar today inaugurated the second edition of Kashmir World Film festival at Tagore Hall in the presence of eminent artists and film personalities. The Minister while welcoming the initiative said that such festival will provide an avenue to local youth to tell their stories at a larger level. […]