Degree College Sopore protests against Rohingya killing
Students of Degree college Sopore on Monday protested against the persecution and killing of Rohingya Muslims by fanatic Buddhists in Burma. According to the reports, a large number of students from Government Degree College Sopore protested inside college campus and condemned the killings and persecution of Rohingya Muslims. Reports said that the protesting students were […]
Minors must not be treated like criminal: Rajnath
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh said on Monday that minors will be treated in accordance with the Juvenile Act and not like criminals. “Kids below the age of 18 will be treated in accordance with the Juvenile Act and not like criminals”. Rajnath said during a press conference in Srinagar. Home Minister said that during […]
Will not go against sentiments of Kashmiri people, says Rajnath on Article 35A
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that the central government “will not go against the sentiments of people”. Rajnath was speaking to the reporters during a press conference in Srinagar. He was reacting on a petition lodged in the Supreme Court seeking abrogation of Article 35A “We will not go against sentiments of people. […]
PM’s J&K Development Package is set to cross 1 lakh crores
Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh today said that the Prime Minister’s Development Package (PMDP) is set to cross more than one lakh crore due to cost escalation. Earlier on the first day of his four-day visit to the state Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh took a review of the implementation of PMDP along with Chief […]
Situation in Kashmir improving: Rajnath Singh
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh today said that the situation in Kashmir is much better than it was earlier. “The situation is improving in Kashmir valley. We wish to see smiles on the face of Kashmiri people,” Rajnath Singh said during a press conference in Srinagar. He said that he has asked the security personnel […]
Kulgam encounter aftermath: Clashes erupt in Anantnag, internet services snapped
Following the killing of two local militants in south Kashmir town of Anantnag, clashes have erupted in Lalchowk and Reshi Bazar areas of the town, sources said. According to sources, youth pelted stones on police and other forces deployed in the area, who retaliated with tear smoke shelling triggering clashes. Two militants, Dawood Ahmad […]
Flash flood hits Doda, several trapped
Over a dozen people were caught in sudden flash floods at Jammu and Kashmir’s Ghat area in Doda district after heavy downpour, reports said on Monday. The incident took place when few people had gone to fetch water from a stream. The Chenab Valley experienced heavy rainfall triggering landslides and flood-like situation at several places […]
2 Hizb militants killed, another arrested
Two militants were killed in a gunfight with the government forces in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday. According to sources, an OGW was also arrested during the gunfight which broke out after militants took shelter in a School in Khudwani area. Local sources said that the slain militants include Dawood Ahmad Illahi of Hawora […]
DGP rewards cops for alertness, SPO for honesty
Director General of Police (DGP), Dr. S.P Vaid has rewarded three police personnel of Traffic Police Jammu for exhibiting alertness during their duty on September 05, thus saving precious life of a lady by foiling her suicide attempt. The DGP has sanctioned a cash reward of Rs. 5000/- and commendation certificate class-I in favour of […]
Naeem, Altaf lay foundation of Rs 29 cr alternate Zero Bridge-IG Road link
Minister for Public Works, Naeem Akhtar and Minister for Education Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today laid foundation for upgradation of road from Zero Bridge to IG road with a length of 10.5 Kms. The project will be executed at an estimated cost of Rs 28.79 Crore and will cover areas between Zero Bridge to IG […]