Two militants held in Baramulla, says Police
Baramulla: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two militants in a joint operation by Army, CRPF who had gone to Pakistan on valid Pakistani visa to obtain arms training there for undertaking militant activities in the valley. According to police statement that they had obtained their Passports specifically for the said purpose. These militants […]
J&K govt okays withdrawal of stone-pelting cases against 9,730 people
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir government has approved withdrawal of cases registered against 9,730 people involved in stone-pelting incidents, including first-time offenders, between 2008 and 2017, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said today. The government action to withdraw 1,745 cases is subject to “certain conditions” and is based on recommendations of a committee constituted to look […]
Unidentified dead body recovered
Srinagar: Police on Saturday claimed to have recovered an unidentified dead body which was lying on the bank of a nallah near Wuyan in Pampore. The person as per locals was probably mentally unsound and was seen roaming in the area. The dead body was later shifted to Sub District hospital Pampore for post mortem, […]
JK Assembly passes Rs 95666.97 Cr Budget for 2018-19
JAMMU: The Legislative Assembly Saturday passed Rs 95666.97 crore budget for J&K for the year 2018-19 with 20% step up over the last year’s budget size of Rs 79472 crore. The Jammu and Kashmir Appropriation Bill-2018 moved by the Finance Minister Dr Haseeb Drabu in the House in this regard was passed with voice-vote. Pertinently, […]
Bar Association Anantnag protest against Shopian killings
Shopian: Bar Association Anantnag today protested against the killings of Shopian, assault of students in Haryana, and rape, murder of minor girl Asifa in Kathua. The protest was lead by Fayaz Ahmad Sodagar Advocate President Bar. All the lawyers of Anantnag participated in the protest march from District court complex to Lal chowk . The […]
Uproar in JK Assembly over assault on Kashmiri students in Haryana
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Assembly today witnessed noisy scenes over alleged assault on two Kashmiri students in Haryana, with several opposition members staging a walkout during the zero hour, accusing the government of failing to check such incidents. The state government assured the House that the matter has been taken up with Haryana and three […]
Shopian shuts for 11th consecutive day
Shopian: A complete shutdown is being observed against the killing of local militants and 5 civilians for 11th consecutive day in Shopian district today. Sources said that all shops, business establishments, government and private offices are closed in Shopian town today. They added that Pulwama and some adjoining areas of Shopian district resumed their activities […]
60 year old woman dies in fire mishap
Sopore: An old aged woman trapped inside the house which was gutted in a fire mishap died in Rafiabad area in Northern region of Kashmir on Saturday. According to reports fire broke out in the house of Ghulam Hassan Khan son of Sher Wali Khan resident of Lari Aagan village of Rafiabad in North Kashmir’s […]
2 CRPF personnel among 4 injured in grenade attack in Pulwama
Srinagar: Four persons, including two CRPF personnel, were injured in a grenade attack in Pulwama district of south Kashmir today, the police said. Militants lobbed a grenade at a CRPF party in Batagund area of Tral, a police official said. Four persons, including two CRPF jawans, were injured in the incident, he said. The area […]
Muslims opposing Ram temple must go to Pak: UP Shia Waqf board chief
Faizabad: Uttar Pradesh Shia Waqf Board Chairman Waseem Rizvi today suggested that Muslims who are against the condtruction of Ram temple in Ayodhya “must go to Pakistan and Bangladesh”. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the Babri Masjid/Ram Janambhoomi dispute from February 8. Rizvi offered Friday prayers at the disputed site in Ayodhya and […]
