Aadil and Adil: Two lives that tell the Pahalgam tale
Srinagar: This is the story of two Adils – one who gave up his life trying to save tourists and took three bullets in his chest and the other who opened gunfire on them in the calibrated terror attack that killed 26 people, all men, mostly tourists. Pronounced the same but spelt differently by security […]
Silence observed at Srinagar’s Jama Masjid for Pahalgam victims
Mirwaiz says killings beyond belief Srinagar: A two-minute silence was observed at the Friday gathering at the historic Jama Masjid here to mourn the recent killings of tourists in south Kashmir’s Pahalgam. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who led the prayers, later described the terror attack as “beyond belief” and “totally unacceptable”. The Mirwaiz, who was allowed […]
Omar deputes ministers on state visits for ensuring safety of JK students, businessmen
Srinagar: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said he has deputed his cabinet ministers to various cities across the country to instil a sense of security among Kashmiri students and businessmen following reports of harassment after the Pahalgam terror attack. He said the purpose of these visits is to coordinate efforts with the respective state […]
Search on for escaped terrorists in Udhampur forest, Rajouri, Poonch
Jammu: A combing operation to track down three escaped terrorists entered its second day on Friday, with security agencies strengthening the multi-layered cordon. Forces are scouring the forest area in Udhampur district, where the terrorists were believed to be hiding, as well as areas in Kishtwar, Kathua, Rajouri, and Poonch. “The search operation by the […]
KP employees working in valley hold silent sit-in against Pahalgam attack
Srinagar: A group of Kashmiri Pandit employees working in the valley held a silent sit-in on Thursday against the Pahalgam attack, saying such killings were not acceptable. The members of the community, employed under the Prime Minister’s package, also asked the government to think about their safety and security as well. “We, the PM package […]
Pahalgam attack raises questions of security, intelligence failure: Congress Leader
New Delhi: Congress general secretary Ghulam Ahmad Mir on Thursday said the Pahalgam terror attack raises serious questions of security and intelligence failure and asked why the checks that are usually in place around the tourist spot were not there on the day of the incident. In an interview with PTI, the Congress Legislature Party […]
Kashmiri’s committed to upholding their age-old traditions of hospitality: Kashmir trade body
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) — an apex trade body –“ on Thursday said the people of the valley are committed to upholding their age-old traditions of hospitality and ensuring the safety of the guests. Addressing a press conference here, KCCI president Javed Ahmad Tenga said the people of Kashmir have […]
Police arrest three drug peddlers
Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers in Baramulla and Kulgam and recovered a substantial quantity of contraband substances from their possession, a police spokesman said Thursday. He said that a police party at a checkpoint established at Check Raza Khan intercepted a vehicle (Alto) bearing registration number JK01V-3940 with two persons on board. They were […]
GDC Ganderbal organizes awareness program on PR Institutions for Vikshit Bharat
Srinagar: The NSS Units and department of Political Science of Government Degree College Ganderbal organized a one-day awareness program on “Leveraging Panchayati Raj Institutions for Vikshit Bharat” on Thursday. The event was organised in commemoration of National Panchayati Raj Day and aimed to highlight the significance of Panchayati Raj, local governance, and citizen participation in […]
Despite Pahalgam Attack, Tourists continue to throng to Kashmir
Shopian youth welcome them with water, eatables Shopian: Despite the attack on tourists in Pahalgam, tourists continue to throng to different areas of Kashmir. As the National Highway continues to remain closed, people continue to use alternative Mughal roads to reach their destinations. Eyewitnesses along the Mughal road in south Kashmir said that hundreds of […]