Another civilian succumbs, toll reaches two
Srinagar: Another civilian has reportedly succumbed to injuries at a local Hopsital in Pulwama, witnesses said. They said that the civilian identified as Abid Hussain Lone of Kareemabad was injured after forces used live ammunition, pellets and tear gas to chase away protesters near the gunfight site that left three militants dead. Abid was shifted […]
Civilian killed during clashes at Pulwama
Srinagar: A civilian was killed after forces opened fire on protestors in in Kharpora Sirnoo area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. Fierce protests erupted after an encounter in the area left three Hizbul militants dead. Witnesses said that forces used live ammunition, pellets and tear gas to chase away the protesters who were […]
Pulwama encouter: Three militants killed, two Armymen injured
Srinagar,:Three militants were killed and two armymen injured after a encounter broke out between militants and goverment forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. A senior Police official told GNS that three militants were killed in Brief exchange of firing however their identification is yet to be ascertained. As […]
Australia recognises West Jerusalem as Israel capital
Brisbane: Australia formally recognises West Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, reversing decades of Middle East policy, but will not move its embassy there immediately, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Saturday. “Australia now recognises West Jerusalem, being the seat of the Knesset and many of the institutions of government, is the capital of Israel,” Morrison was […]
Gunfight rages in Pulwama village
Srinagar: Gunfight rages between militants and government forces in Kharpora, Sirnoo area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday morning. Reports said that a joint team of army’s 55RR, SOG and 182/183 BN CRPF launched cordon and search operation in Sirnoo area. As the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot the hiding […]
Govt won’t supply sugar from next year
Srinagar: Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department, previously CAPD, is one of the historic departments of Jammu and Kashmir. Created in 1931 by Maharaja Hari Singh, the department was meant to ensure that the people of the state get ration and other amenities at the affordable price, and also to control food prices. This historical department […]
Army soldier dies of cardiac arrest
Baramulla: An army man died on Friday in Pattan area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district due to cardiac arrest. A police official said that a soldier namely Pappuram Saini (39), a resident of Alwar Rajasthan of 123 Coy of TA posted at Khambyar Pattan died due to cardiac arrest. He said the soldier was immediately […]
JK to put in place comprehensive elderly care system
JAMMU:Secretary, Social Welfare, Dr Farooq Ahmad Lone today reviewed the modalities for ensuring effective implementation of J&K Maintenance & Welfare of Parents and Senior Citizens Act-2014. The Act provides for comprehensive legal framework for elderly care system in the State including establishment of Old Age Homes and Senior Citizens Welfare Fund. It also provides for […]
Extended evening flight timing at Srinagar, Jammu airports from Jan 1
JAMMU: To give a big push to the tourism sector in particular besides further improving the connectivity with other parts of the country, the Government has decided to extend the timing of evening flights at Jammu and Srinagar airports from 1 January 2019. “The Air Force authorities have been asked to extend watch hours from […]
Cartoon, Quiz Competitions held on Day-3 of Youth fest Sonzal-2018 at KU
Srinagar: Around fifty young artists from various degree colleges and Departments of Kashmir University (KU) participated in cartoon making and quiz competition on the third consecutive day of the youth festival Sonzal -2018 at Gandhi Bhawan of the Varsity. Highlighting the challenges of ‘Inflation’ on a common person, the cartoon making competition also included another theme […]
