KU postpones all exams scheduled on October 21
Srinagar: All Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on October 21, 2017 (Saturday) are postponed, a statement issued by Kashmir University said. The statement added that fresh dates for the deferred examinations shall be notified separately, later.
Water scarcity triggers protest in Banihal
Protests erupted in Shairbibi Wagan Banihal against the shortage of drinking water in the area. According to the reports, the locals staged a protest on highway blocking traffic movement for about an hour. Meanwhile, the administration reached on spot and after their assurance protest was called off peacefully.
Ahead of Durbar move, Cabinet to meet on Monday
Srinagar: At a time when Durbar move offices are set to close in Kashmir, State Cabinet, which is meeting under the chairmanship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Monday is likely to order postings in the civil administration besides taking decision on the routine administrative agenda. Official sources told that Cabinet is scheduled to meet […]
Braid-chopping: JRL calls for shutdown, civil curfew tomorrow
Srinagar: The joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Yasin Malik has called for shutdown and appealed to the freedom-loving people to observe civil curfew tomorrow against the braid chopping incidents in Kashmir. Sources said that the decision was taken following a meeting after Magrib (evening) prayers at the residence […]
Mentally challenged person mistaken as braid chopper thrashed in Sopore, rescued
Srinagar : A mentally abnormal person was beaten in north Kashmir’s Sopore after taken as braid chopper, reports said on Friday. Police while confirming about the incident said that they got information that a mob had got hold of an alleged braid chopper in fruit mandi area. Immediately a police party rushed to spot and […]
Mirwaiz put under house arrest
Srinagar: Authorities on Friday placed Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq under house arrest ahead of his scheduled visit to Charar-e-Sharif shrine. “A posse of policemen arrived at the Nigeen residence of the Mirwaiz and informed him of his detention” a spokesman of the party said. Mirwaiz was scheduled to address the Friday congregation […]
Clashes erupt in Hajin after ‘patrolling party’ stone pelted
Hajin: Intense clashes between protesters and forces are going on, in Hajin area of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district. According to reports a patrolling party of government forces was moving along the area when they came under intense stone pelting. It could not be confirmed whether the patrolling party belonged to Army or Jammu and Kashmir […]
Clashes erupt after locals nab braid chopper in Sopore
Sopore : Intense clashes erupted between government forces and civilians after an alleged braid chopper was caught in Majbug area of north Kashmir’s Sopore town in wee hours today, sources said. As soon as the news spread, police reached the spot and used force to rescue the man and in the ensuing clashes at least […]
Restrictions imposed in Srinagar parts
Srinagar: Authorities today imposed restrictions in Srinagar parts to foil a protest march called by the separatists, police said. An official spokesman said that restrictions under section 144 CrPC will be imposed in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven Police Stations. The restrictions have been imposed in seven police station areas including Rainawari, […]