UNHRC demands details on Kashmir killings

India say’s ‘it is a closed chapter’
New Delhi: Three special rapporteurs of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) have written to India asking for details on steps taken to punish or provide justice to victims and their next of kin in 76 cases of ‘torture and arbitrary killing’ in Jammu and Kashmir since 1990. The letter to the Indian government, […]
KU scores A+ Grade in NAAC reaccreditation

It’s a major feat, says VC
Srinagar: In a significant development, the Kashmir University (KU) has scored A+ grade in the recent reaccreditation cycle by National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC). According to the result issued by NAAC the varsity has scored an impressive 3.31 Institutional Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) on a scale of 04 ahead of several other leading […]
Injured PDP activist succumbs to injures
Srinagar: A Peoples Democratic Party activist, who was shot at by suspected militants in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, succumbed to injuries at a hospital here on Monday, an official said. Mohammad Jamal, who was shot at inside his residence at Zungalpora village on Sunday night, succumbed to injuries at the SKIMS hospital, the official said. […]
Two killed as truck rolls into gorge in Doda
Jammu: A teenager and a youth were killed when a truck skidded off a road and plunged into a deep gorge in Doda district on Monday, police said. The incident occurred near Goha-Marmat when the gravel-laden vehicle was on way to Magota village from Doda, an official said. Pervaiz Ahmad (22) and Nayeem Ahmad (15) […]
Five detained near Indo-Pak border
Bikaner: Five men have been detained after allegedly being found under suspicious circumstances near the Indo-Pak border by the Border Security Force in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district, an official said Monday. The five people were spotted travelling in an SUV near the border by the BSF on Sunday night and were detained after Rs 9.88 lakh […]
Elderly man beaten to death in Reasi
Jammu: A 64-year-old man was killed by five persons over a land dispute in Reasi district, police said on Monday. Five persons have been arrested for the killing. Ghulam Rasool, a resident of Khayala village, was working in his field on Sunday when the main accused Mir Hussain along with four of his associates allegedly […]
ZEO suspended for violating MCC
Jammu: A Zonal Education Officer was Monday placed under suspension for violating Model Code of Conduct (MCC) in Rajouri district, officials said. Additional deputy Commissioner, Rajouri, Sher Singh ordered the suspension of ZEO Abdul Rashid following a complaint that he has forwarded/uploaded a video song on social media containing objectionable material in violation of service […]
Women face hardship due to lack of basic facilities in hilltop village
Doda: A 60-year-old woman, on Ramzan fast, has to trek 5km to a hilltop spring every day to fetch water for her family. She said she is not the only person in her village in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir who has to undertake this strenuous journey. Mustoor Begum said despite her fast, she […]
Four militants killed in two encounters

Four militants, including the one who was part of a group of ultras involved in the killing of Army
Highway woes: Admin orders proper maintenance of NH44

Directs concerned agencies to ensure free flow of traffic
Jammu: Concerned over frequent closure of the Jammu-Srinagar national highway, authorities have directed the concerned agencies to ensure its proper maintenance so that transportation as well as tourism activities are not hampered, officials said on Saturday. Travelling on the 270-km highway, the only all weather road linking Kashmir with rest of the country, had turned […]