MLA Shangus says army frequently closing road in his constituency
Srinagar: MLA Shangus Gulzar Ahmad Wani on Friday said in the assembly that army in his constituency is frequently closing the road due to which people suffer. Seeking the attention of Dy Speaker, the MLA alleged the local army unit at Batpora area of Shungus is frequently closing the road and today as well closed the […]
Two shops gutted in Sopore fire incident
Sopore: In yet another fire incident two shops were gutted at Botingoo area in North Kashmir’s Sopore on Thursday evening. According to reports massive fire gutted two shops at Botingoo area on Thursday evening, however fire was brought under control after fire service team reached the spot. The shops gutted in fire mishap belonged to […]
Restrictions in Kashmir on Afzal Guru’s death anniversary
SRINAGAR: Authorities have imposed restrictions in Srinagar and other parts of the Kashmir Valley on Friday to prevent separatist-called protests on the fifth death anniversary of Afzal Guru. Afzal was hanged inside the Tihar Jail in Delhi on February 9, 2013, for his alleged role in the 2001 Parliament attack. The protest was called to […]
Uproar in assembly over woman’s killing
Jammu: Members of opposition National Conference on Friday day staged protest demonstrations against the continuous shelling along the borders of Jammu region. Soon after the assembly session started today morning, MLA Mian Altaf supported by other legislators stood up from their chairs and condemned the killing of 47-year-old woman in Mendhar border area. According to reports, […]
Sopore shuts on Afzal Guru’s 5th death anniversary
SOPORE: A complete shutdown is being observed in the home town of Afzal Guru on his 5th death anniversary while all shops, business establishments remain shut and public transport is also off the roads. In order to maintain law and order and foil possible anti-government protests, authorities have imposed strong restrictions in some parts of […]
Trump, Modi discuss situation in Maldives over phone call
Washington: US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi have expressed concern about the political situation in Maldives over a phone call, as they also discussed the situation in Afghanisthan and enhancing security in Indo-Pacific region, the White House said. “Both leaders expressed concern about the political crisis in Maldives and the importance of respect […]
NEET on May 6, online submission of form begins
New Delhi: The National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test for admission to MBBS and BDS courses will be held on May 6, the Central Board of Secondary Education has announced. The online submission of application forms also began yesterday. One can register online till March 9 till 11.50 pm. The last date for successful payment of fee online […]
Police ‘cracks’ SMHS shoot out and get away case
Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have cracked the Shri Maharaj Hari Singh Hospital (SMHS) escapade case by arresting four persons including two militants and two over ground workers. The police arrested four persons including Shakeel Ahmad Bhat, son of Muhammad Ramzan Bhat, resident of Lelhar Kakapora Pulwama, Tika Khan, son of Abdul Ahad Khan, […]
Naveed releases pictures posing with Hizb militants
Srinagar: Two days after his escape, amid a shootout in SMHS hospital here in Srinagar, LeT Commander Naveed Jaat alias Abu Hanzullah released a picture along with two Hizbul Mujahideen militants Sadam Paddar and Aadil Malik on social media. Paddar, a Hizb commander, hailing from Shopian, is one of the two surviving militants who often […]
Superintendent Srinagar Central Jail suspended
Srinagar: The government on Thursday suspended Superintendent of Central Jail, Srinagar following the killing of two policemen and escapade of a top Lashkar militant from the hospital. According to the sources, Hilal Ahmad Rather was suspended with immediate effect and has been asked to report DG Prisons till further orders. “Pending inquiry into the incident […]
