Unidentified gunmen attempt to loot JK bank in Sangam
Unidentified gunmen Thursday attempted to loot a Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. According to the reports, gunmen tried to loot the J&K Bank branch at Marhama Sangam. The attempt to loot the bank was unsuccessful after which they fired several shots in the air. More details are awaited.
Soldier, civilian killed in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector
A soldier and one civilian were killed when Indian and Pakistani armies exchanged fire in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector. According to the reports, Pakistan Army on Thursday resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati Sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing which started at […]
Accident in Sopore outskirts, Minor boy injured
Sopore: A minor boy was injured in a road accident in north Kashmir’s Sopore on Thursday. According to the reports, a speedy van hit and injured minor boy at Dangerpora area and managed to escape from the spot. The reports said that the minor boy was on his way to school when he was hit […]
Cordon and search operation launched in Baramulla
Baramulla: Government forces launched a cordon and search operation in Baramulla, reports said. According to the reports, Army along with Jammu and Kashmir police launched the operation near Kralhar area of the town. Sources said that the search operation was launched following the presence of militants in the area. More details are awaited.
Braid Chopping: Protest in Batamaloo, Maisuma
Srinagar: Protests erupted in the Batamaloo area after fresh braid chopping incident was reported from the area, reports said. According to the reports, braid chopping incident was reported at SD colony Batamalloo in Srinagar. They said that the residents of Batamallo took to streets to protest the braid-chopping of a pregnant lady this morning at […]
Shopian shuts for fourth consecutive day
Shopian: A complete shutdown is being observed in most parts of south Kashmir’s Shopian district to mourn the death of local militants. Three militants namely Zahid Ahmad Mir, Irfan Abdullah and Asif Ahmad Pal were killed in an encounter on Monday evening in Gatipora village of Shopian district. All the business establishments and government offices are closed in most parts of […]
Protest at Kashmir University against braid chopping
Kashmir University Students Association (KUSA) today protested against the increasing incidents of braid chopping in the valley. According to the reports, KUSA female wing protested against the braid chopping inside the university campus in Hazratbal, Srinagar. Reports said that they were demanding the action against the culprits. Around 60 cases of braid chopping were reported […]
Hajin shuts to mourn the killing of LeT militant
A complete shutdown is being observed today in Hajin town of Bandipora district to mourn the killing of two LeT militants in a gunfight with government forces on Wednesday. According to the reports, all shops and other business establishments are closed while traffic is off the roads. A local militant, Nasrullah Mir, was killed along […]
FAIPT calls off proposed 24-hour strike on Friday
NEW DELHI: The Federation of All India Petroleum Traders (FAIPT) has called off the proposed strike on 13 October against the strict guidelines issued by the authorities to the petrol pump dealers. “The director marketing of the three oil companies had appealed to us not to go on strike and so we are withdrawing the […]
CM Mufti meets opposition leader Omar Abdullah over appointment of CVC
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today met National Conference working president and opposition leader Omar Abdullah to discuss the appointment of state chief vigilance commissioner. Earlier, according to the reports, the selection panel headed by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti had recommended former director general Prisons PL Gupta as chief vigilance commissioner of J&K while the names […]