Life limps back to normal as Curfew lifted in Jammu

Jammu: Authorities Thursday lifted day curfew in Jammu, facilitating resumption of normal activities in the city that saw massive protests following the Pulwama terror attack. Markets reopened and public transport was back on the roads. Schools also reopened after week-long closure due to curfew and restrictions. Jammu District Magistrate Ramesh Kumar issued two orders announcing […]

Guns continue to roar on LoC in Poonch

Jammu: The Pakistan army fired on forward posts and civilian areas along the LoC in Poonch district on Thursday, thereby violating the ceasefire for the third consecutive day, officials said. The Pakistan army resorted to mortar shelling and small arms firing on the forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector from […]

Atul Kumar Goel is the new DIG south Kashmir

Srinagar: Following injuries to Amit Kumar in a gunfight, government transferred the Deputy Inspector General of Police North Kashmir Range, Atul Kumar Goel and posted him as Deputy Inspector general of Police South Kashmir range. An order to this effect was issued by the Home department late Wednesday. The order stated that the incumbent DG […]

Rumors on social networking websites: IGP Jammu issues advisory

Jammu: Inspector general of Police Jammu has issued an advisory over rumors being circulated on social networking websites and urged people to help them tracing those indulging in it. “In wake of Pulwama Attack, various rumours were circulated to disrupt the peace and communal harmony,” reads the advisory. “Every responsible citizens should bring whatsapp account […]

Targeting Kashmiris highly unfortunate: APSCC

Srinagar: All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) Thursday said it is highly unfortunate that Kashmiris are being targeted in different parts of the country for no fault of theirs. The Committee as per a statement issued here asked the people of India especially those living in the Northern states to give up hatred against the […]

Elections to vacant seats in LC: Admin to approach ECI

JAMMU: The State Administrative Council (SAC) under the chairmanship of Governor, Satya Pal Malik approved taking up the matter with the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the proposal for holding of elections to the six (6) vacant seats in the J&K Legislative Council. Presently, there are two (02) vacancies/seats earmarked for Municipalities and four […]

Bring back Kashmiri inmates to Valley jails immediately, demands Hurriyat (M)

Srinagar:Hurriyat Conference (M) Thursday demanded immediate shifting of Kashmiri prisoners’ back to Kashmir lodged in various Indian prisons. The amalgam spokesman said murder of a Pakistani prisoner in Jaipur prison of Rajasthan has raised serious concerns among the families of Kashmiri inmates, leaving them worried a lot amid apprehensions that their loved ones may also […]

Malik remembers Nadeem Khateeb on his anniversary

Srinagar: Paying tributes to Pilot NadeemKhateeb on his anniversary, Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Mohammad Yasin Malik Thursday recalled the sacrifices of Nadeem and said his sacrifice symbolizes the sanctity of freedom struggle. Malik in a statement issued here said, “Sacrifices of Martyrs like Pilot NadeemKhateeb and others symbolize the sanctity of our freedom […]

Withdrawal of security to separatists a step towards nailing anti-national elements: BJP

Jammu: The BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit on Thursday welcomed the state administration’s decision to withdraw security cover of separatist leaders in the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, and said it is a step towards “nailing anti-national elements” in the state. The Jammu and Kashmir administration Wednesday withdrew security of 18 separatists and 155 […]

Hurriyat (G) refutes reports about security to Geelani

Says 'it is brazen lie'

Srinagar: Reacting over reports of ‘withdrawal of security to Syed Ali Geelani’, Hurriyat Conference (G) Thursday said “this is a brazen lie and such a ridiculous reports need only to be laughed at.” The amalgam spokesman in a statement issued here said “Delhi rulers and their local supporters always try to hoodwink the world by […]