Nocturnal Gunfight rattles Shopain village
Srinagar: A nocturnal gunfight is raging between militants and government forces in Ratnipora area of South Kashmir’s Shopian, reports said Friday. Reports said that a joint Army’s 34 RR, CRPF and SOG launched cordon and search operation in Ratnipora. A senior Police officer said that exchange of firing has taken place in Ratnipora between militants […]
Sopore Gunfight resumes after nightlong lull
Sopore: After a lull for many hours the gun fight raging between militants and government forces in Warpora village of Sopore North Kashmir Baramulla district continued on Friday. Official sources said that one unidentified militant was reported killed in the ongoing encounter on so far. However, senior police officers say that no body has been […]
J&K Bank celebrates World Arbour Day, plants trees
Srinagar: On the occasion of World Arbour Day, J&K Bank conducted a plantation drive wherein scores of saplings comprising of various species were planted here in the picturesque Badamvaer Park. Notably, the park is developed and maintained by the Bank under its Ecology and Heritage Preservation Program. Led by the Bank’s Chairman and CEO Parvez […]
Two militants killed, three paratroopers injured in Baramulla gunfight
Baramulla: Two militants have been killed and three para commandos wounded in a gunfight that started on Wednesday late evening between government forces and militants in Baramulla district, official sources told GNS. They said the gunfight began after army’s 52 RR, 29 RR, Special Operation Group of Police (SOG) and CRPF on Wednesday evening launched […]
Kashmir’s cricket bat units need official turf to grow as industry: Advisor Ganai
Lauds unit-holders for making it viable entrepreneurial venture
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai on Thursday said that Kashmir’s cricket bat units were proving to be sustainable entrepreneurial ventures—providing employment opportunities to thousands of youth. Speaking to the delegation of Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Bat Manufacturers Association led by Abdul Rashid Dar from south Kashmir, Ganai said that one of the oldest […]
Right kind of education can heal conflict-ridden Valley: Salman Khan
Mumbai: Salman Khan believes right kind of education can heal the conflict-ridden Kashmir Valley. Salman’s upcoming home production “Notebook” is a love story set in Kashmir featuring newcomers Pranutan, daughter of actor Mohnish Bahl, and Zaheer Iqbal. In the film, Pranutan and Zaheer play the role of school teachers. Asked if education can bring a […]
KAS officer’s Association condoles with member
Srinagar: The KAS officers Association has expressed grief over the demise of Haji Mohammed Yousuf Kanu father in law of Ghulam Mohammad Dar, Commissioner Survey and land Records J&K. The deceased passed away after brief illness at SKIMS Srinagar. In a condolence meeting convened by the President Tasaduq Hussain Mir today, the Office bearers of […]
Stolen medicines recovered, two held: Police
Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested thieves involved in theft cases in Kulgam. From the last past few days, Kulgam police received complaints about theft cases in the area and accordingly case FIR Numbers 23/2019 & 24/2019 under relevant sections of law were registered and investigation was initiated, police said. “During investigation, Kulgam […]
Hostage crisis in Hajin gunfight, one rescued, efforts on to evacuate other says Police
Srinagar: The police on Thursday claimed that two civilians were held hostage by militants in North Kashmir’s Hajin area of Bandipora district. Encounter broke out between the militants and government forces in the area during cordon and search operation there. The police said one civilian has been rescued while efforts were on to rescue another […]
Trump will not accept “bad deal” on Afghanistan: WH official
Washington, Mar 21 (PTI) Donald Trump has prioritised peace efforts in Afghanistan and his special envoy has initiated direct talks with the Taliban, but the US President will not accept a “bad deal” on efforts to end America’s longest war, the White House has said. According to a senior Trump administration official, America has “contingency” plans, […]