Indian soldier critically injured by Pakistani sniper fire: Army
An army soldier was critically injured in a ‘sniper fire’ by Pakistan Rangers at Keran sector along the Line of Control in north Kashmir Kupwara district on Wednesday. A senior police officer said that Pakistan Rangers in “violation of ceasefire” opened the sniper fire at 5/9 GR unit of the army near ‘Pimple post’ in Keran sector […]
Literary Event “Bazm-e-Yaran” held at Badran Magam
A day long grand literary event “Bazm-e-Yaran” was held on Tuesday at Samanbal Badran Magam. The event was organized by Gulshan Cultural Forum Kashmir in collaboration with J&K Academy of Art Culture and Languages and Radio Kashmir Srinagar. Welcome note was presented by Gulshan Badrani. This day long function based on different sessions was presided […]
Gang of Apple burglars busted in Shopian
A gang of three burglars was busted on Wednesday in wee hours by locals in Wathoo Shirmal village of District Shopian. Witnesses said that burglars were arrested along with a load carrier by locals while they were picking apples. They said that about 120 boxes of Apple were seized and when the burglars were […]
Security forces install checkpoints in city to prevent militant attacks
After receiving inputs about the imminent militant attack in Srinagar city, the security forces have installed many small checkpoints in and around Srinagar city. According to the sources, the Lashkar-e-Toiba militant outfit may attack security installations in Srinagar city after its commander Abu Ismail and his accomplice was killed in a brief encounter in the […]
Youth injured in Sopore road accident succumbs
The youth injured in a road accident in Sopore on Tuesday succumbed to his injuries this morning. As per reports Tariq Ahmed Malik son of Abdul Ahad Malik resident of Nowpora Jageer Baramulla was hit by speedy scooty at Ningli area of Sopore on Tuesday afternoon injuring him critically. He was later referred to Soura […]
Facebook suspending accounts of Rohingya activists: Report
Facebook is reportedly removing posts and suspending accounts of activists who are documenting the “ethnic cleansing” of Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar, Daily Beast has reported. The activists said their accounts are frequently being suspended or taken down and hoped that the social media giant would let them speak the truth. Myanmar considers the Rohingyas illegal […]
Cordon and Search Operation launched in Budgam village
A cordon-and-search-operation was launched by the government forces in Khag area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. According to reports, a joint operation was launched by police and army early morning today in several localities of Shunglipora village following inputs about the presence of militants. They said that searches were being conducted in Daranpora, Ahangar mohallah, […]
Two ‘infiltrators’ shot dead near Punjab border
Border Security Force (BSF) on Wednesday claimed to have foiled an infiltration bid near Ajnala along Pakistan border. The BSF said two infiltrators, suspected to be drug smugglers, were shot dead after they fired on BSF officials when asked to surrender. “In the intervening night of 19-20 September 2017, vigilant BSF troops foiled an armed […]
‘Sports for Peace’ Mela concludes at Budgam
Minister for Agriculture, Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura today distributed trophies among participant players, who participated in the “Sports for Peace” Mela organized by District Police Budgam at sports stadium Budgam. During the month long event, large number of players from the district Budgam participated in various games including cricket, volley ball, football, athletics and […]
Mehbooba seeks end to Indo-Pak hostility
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Tuesday sought an end to the hostilities between the two countries (India and Pakistan) on the borders, saying it is the people of the state who suffer the brunt of the skirmishes between the two armies. Appealing for peace between India and Pakistan, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti appealed the leadership of […]