Omar tells Modi that he cannot even ‘tweet’ from Gurez
Srinagar: Following the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Gurez Sector along LoC in Jammu and Kashmir to celebrate Diwali with army, the former chief minister and opposition National Conference’s (NC) working president, Omar Abdullah on Thursday thanked the PM for celebrating the festival with people and troops in Gurez. Omar also appealed PM […]
JRL calls for protest after Friday prayers
Srinagar: The activists from pro-freedom camp Thursday staged a protest in Srinagar against the ‘failure’ of government to stop the mysterious braid chopping incidents in Kashmir. Leaders and activists from both the factions besides, members of the JKLF gathered at Abi-Guzar and marched towards Lal chowk. Holding placards in hands and raising slogans against braid […]
Restrictions in Srinagar today
Srinagar: The district administration Srinagar Thursday decided to impose restrictions in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven Police Stations in wake of the protest call given the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL). An official spokesman said that restrictions under section 144 CrPC will be imposed in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of […]
Jehangir Chowk Blast : Death forbids 60 year old man to ‘live his dreams’
Srinagar: The haunting memories of the September 7 Jehangir Chowk blast were refreshed today when another civilian who has suffered serious injuries in the incident succumbed to his injuries at the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS) here. After battling for life for more than 40 days, Ghulam Mohiudin Bhat (60) S/O Ghulam Muhammad […]
India planning a deadly game in Kashmir: UJC
Srinagar: Asking freedom loving of Kashmir to be vigilant and cautious, the conglomerate of local militant outfits United Jehad Council (UJC) Thursday said that Indian agencies are mulling to play a dangerous game in the name of ISIS and Al-Qadia using the façade of Zakir Musa. In a statement to news agency CNS, Syed Sadakat […]
Er Rasheed leads ‘anti-braid chopping’ protest
Handwara: Awami Itehaad party (AIP) President and MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Thursday led an anti-braid chopping protest in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. The spokesman as per the statement issued here said that a large number of people participated in the protest. Addressing the gathering at Main Chowk Handwara, Er […]
Tral shuts against alleged ‘ransacking’ of active militant’s house
Pulwama: A complete shutdown was observed in Tral township of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday against the alleged ransacking of houses belonging to some active militants during nocturnal raids in Seer Jagir area. Witnesses said that all the shops and business establishments remained closed throughout the day while the movement of traffic was […]
Woman among two killed in road mishaps
Srinagar: A woman was among the two persons who got killed in various road mishaps across Kashmir Valley. Police sources said that a woman died while her son was seriously injured in a road accident on the Srinagar-Jammu highway near Galander area of Pampore Thursday morning. Reports said that a Tipper bearing registration number […]
Ruling party MLA’s house attacked
Srinagar: Suspected militants hurled a grenade on police picket guarding MLA Watchi’s House in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. According to the sources, the grenade exploded in the premises of the residential house belonging to MLA Watchi Advocate Aijaz Ahmad Mir. The CRPF personnel guarding the house fired several rounds in air after the attack. “The […]
Army, CRPF seeks fresh ban on sale of combat uniforms
Srinagar: Concerned over the use of combat uniforms by militants, the government forces have once again sought a fresh ban on the sale of combat uniform in the state. Sources said that the forces operating in valley have written to the Ministry of Defence and Ministry of Home Affairs demanding strict ban on the sale […]