Father of ‘mentally challenged’ man who ‘crossed across LoC’ seeks his return
Poonch: Father of a “mentally challenged” man hailing from a remote village of Poonch district, who had gone missing under mysterious circumstances on December 11 and was apprehended by Pakistani forces, has appealed the governments of India and Pakistan to help him in getting his son back. Mohammad Alyas Mir (30) son of Mir Hussain […]
Kashmir, Chenab Valley shut against Pulwama killings
Srinagar: Life across Valley remained affected on Sunday due to a shutdown called by the joint resistance leadership (JRL) against the Pulwama killings by government forces. A complete shutdown was also observed in Chenab Valley’s Banihal, Khari, Bhadarwah, Doda, Thathri, Gandoh and Kishtwar areas. Seven civilians were killed during clashes when government forces resorted to […]
Restrictions in Srinagar parts tomorrow
SRINAGAR: Authorities in Srinagar have ordered imposition of restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC within the territorial jurisdictions of Khanyar, Rainawari, Nowhatta, Safakadal, MR Gunj and Ram Munshibagh police stations of the district tomorrow (on December 17). There will also be partial restrictions within the territorial jurisdictions of Maisuma and Kralkhud police stations of the […]
Pulwama killings: Advisor Kumar asks security agencies to exercise restrain
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, K Vijay Kumar undertook a detailed review of Law and Order, other security-related issues in the Kashmir at a meeting convened at PCR Srinagar today. The meeting was attended by Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh, ADGP Law & Order Muneer Ahmed Khan, IGP Kashmir S P Pani, DIG Central Kashmir […]
IUST Monday exams postponed, class work suspended
Srinagar: The authorities at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST) have postponed the examinations slated for Monday (December 17). The decision has been taken as a precautionary measure to avoid any law and order situation at the campus. A spokesman of the varsity said new dates for the deferred exams will be notified […]
With daughter widowed in Kashmir, people in Indonesia demand end to Kashmir killings
Srinagar: Relatives of a girl, who was widowed with her Kashmiri husband killed in government forces firing at Pulwama yesterday, staged protests in Jakarta on Sunday. Family sources said that the protesters were holding placards, demanding an end to the killings of Kashmiris and also expressed solidarity with the widow Indonesian girl (Saima). The girl’s […]
Valley shivers at minus 4.2 degrees Celsius
Srinagar, Dec 16 (PTI) Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season Saturday night as the mercury continued its downward spiral in most parts of the Kashmir valley and Ladakh region. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 5.6 degrees Celsius Saturday night, down from minus 4.2 degrees Celsius […]
Don’t venture near BB cant on Monday, Army tells people
Srinagar: The army has advised people not to heed to JRL’s call asking them not to venture near the BB cant on Monday. In a statement issued here, an army spokesperson said Indian Army is always with the people of Kashmir and would foil all such “evil attempts of militant-Separatist-Pakistan nexus to pit the civilian […]
BJP faces another test, 5 municipal corporations, committees go to polls in Haryana today
Chandigarh: Voting was underway on Sunday for five municipal corporations and committees of Hisar, Rohtak, Yamunanagar, Panipat and Karnal in Haryana. The polling began at 7.30 am and will continue till 4.30 pm, election officials said. The election to the posts of mayors will be held directly for the first time. While the ruling Bharatiya […]
Pulwama killings: Restrictions, shutdown in Valley
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed across Kashmir Valley on Sunday following the killing of seven civilians and three militants in forces action at Pulwama. Reports said that all shops and business establishments are closed while traffic too is off the roads. The shutdown was called by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) against the Pulwama […]
