Propaganda radicalizing youth in Kashmir: Lt Guv
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha advocated comprehensive measures on Wednesday to deal with radicalisation of youngsters in the Union Territory, saying terror elements from thousands of miles away are trying to infiltrate a large section of the society with the help of rabid propaganda. Addressing policemen on the occasion of the […]
On his B’day ED summons Farooq again
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Farooq Abdullah, who turned 84 on Wednesday, was questioned by the Enforcement Directorate for five hours in connection with a multi-crore scam in the JK Cricket Association during 2002-11. The National Conference president drove off after his questioning, for the second time in three days, at the ED […]
2G services to continue in JK till Nov 12
Srinagar: The government on Wednesday extended ban on high speed 3G and 4G internet services in all but two districts of Jammu and Kashmir till November 12. As per an order issued by Principal Secretary Home Department, the restrictions in high speed have been felt “absolutely necessary in the interest of the sovereignty and integrity […]
Shopian encounter: Slain youth were civilians
Army finds 'prima facie' evidence against its men
Srinagar: The Army has found “prima facie” evidence its troops “exceeded” powers under the Armed Forces Special Powers Act during an encounter in Kashmir’s Shopian district in which three men were killed in July this year and has initiated disciplinary proceedings, officials said on Friday. On July 18, the Army claimed three militants were killed […]
With increased patient retention, LD hospital faces crisis like situation
Srinagar: Lalla Ded Hospital is now caught in a quagmire, with patient rush witnessing a surge for last one week as things seem to have become more difficult and tricky especially for doctors. With administration on toes, the hospital is now taking almost everybody in-those who are referred for genuine reasons, those too, who are […]
