Mumbai stampede leaves 22 dead, over 30 injured
At least twenty two people have been killed in a stampede at Elphinstone railway station’s foot-over bridge in Mumbai that took place on Friday morning. Over 30 people have been injured in the incident. Those injured were rushed to KEM hospital. Commuters claim that the foot-over bridge at Elphinstone was narrow and is always crowded […]
Braid cutting: Police announces award for providing information, sets up help lines
Perplexed by the increased incidence of braid cutting by some elements in various areas of Kashmir Valley, the Jammu and Kashmir police Friday established helplines so that people could inform and seek assistance if faced with any such incident. The police also announced an award of 3 Lakh for people who provide any information about […]
Yasin Malik detained ahead of Youm-e-Ashoora
Ahead of 10th Muharram, Chairman, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik was arrested by police and immediately shifted to central jail Srinagar on a judicial remand, a spokesman of the party said on Friday. A JKLF spokesman said that police today morning raided the office of JKLF at Abi Guzar and arrested […]
Justice Magrey sees-off 3 children from Juvenile Home Harwan
Chairman, Juvenile Justice Committee J&K High Court, Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey Friday saw off three non-local children from the Observation Home, Harwan Srinagar, who will be returned to their families. Director State Judicial Academy (Secretary Juvenile Justice Committee High Court) Abdul Rashid Malik, District Magistrate Srinagar Syed Abid Rasheed, State Mission Director, ICDS, G A […]
Naeem Akhtar visits injured father of Rameez Parrey at JVC
Minister for Public Works Naeem Akhtar Friday visited Ghulam Ahmad Parrey, the injured father of Rameez Ahmad Parrey, the BSF person who was killed during an attack at his home in Hajin recently. The Minister interacted with doctors and was informed about the situation of the injured person. The doctors informed the Minister that the […]
Grand Mufti of Syria calls on Mehbooba, describes her a role model for Muslim world
The Grand Mufti of Syria, His Eminence Dr. Ahmad Bader Eddin Mohammad Adib Hassoun called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here on Friday. During the meeting, the two leaders discussed several issues confronting the Muslim ummah and the need to weed out the cult of violence from the Muslim society. They also underscored the […]
Mirwaiz barred to address Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid
Terming the continuous house detention of Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq as ‘political vendetta’ of the government, the amalgam on Friday stated that Mirwaiz was once again prevented from addressing the Friday congregation and prayers at historical Jamia Masjid Srinagar. The spokesman according to the statement issued here said that in these days […]
Quiz to select students for World Space Week celebrations held in Srinagar
A quiz completion to select students for World Space Week celebrations scheduled at National Remote Sensing Centre, Department of Space, Hyderabad from October 4 to 10, 2017 was held here today. The awareness-cum-painting and quiz competition was organized by the Department of Ecology, Environment & Remote Sensing in collaboration with the Regional Remote Sensing Centre- […]
Imam Hussain (AS) embodiment of sacrifice, truth: Imran Ansari
Minister for Information Technology, Technical Education and Youth Services and Sports, Moulvi Imran Raza Ansari Friday paid homage to Karbala Martyrs during a day-long congregation held at Ichgam, Budgam. While speaking at the convention organized by Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association, Ansari recounted the tragic events of Karbala and urged people to understand the message […]
Farooq, Omar pay tributes to Karbala Martyrs
National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah and Working President Omar Abdullah on Friday paid rich tributes to the Martyrs of Karbala and highlighted the firm faith in Almighty, high principles of righteousness, purity of thought and highest degree of selflessness to uphold truth and human dignity that symbolizes Imam Hussain (AS)’s sacrifice. In his message […]