64 persons disabled during unrest recommended for ex-gratia: Govt
Jammu: As many as 64 persons, rendered disable in action by government forces during 2016 unrest triggered by Hizb commander Burhan Wani’s killing, have been recommended for ex-gratia relief by a high-level panel headed divisional commissioner Kashmir, government said on Wednesday. Replying to a question by two MLCs, Ali Mohammad Dar and Showkat Hussain Ganaie, […]
3 injured as ATM guard’s gun goes-off accidentally in Baramulla outskirts
Baramulla: At least three persons were injured after the service riffle of an ATM guard went-off accidentally outside an ATM in Baramulla outskirts on Wednesday. According to reports there persons received injuries who were at an ATM to withdraw cash when the guard’s service rifle went off accidentally at Chandoosa area in north Kashmir’s Baramulla […]
PDP MLA questions JK govt over delay in finalising master plans
Jammu: A ruling PDP MLA left the Jammu and Kashmir government red-faced after he raised question over delay in finalisation of master plans for the twin capital cities of Srinagar and Jammu. The PDP legislator and former minister, Mohammad Ashraf Mir, also accused the government of making “mockery of the system” over the delay. When […]
No relief from dry weather conditions in Kashmir
Srinagar: There was no relief from dry weather conditions in Kashmir as the cold wave intensified in most parts of the valley and Ladakh division with Kargil town the coldest recorded place in the state. Overcast conditions yesterday had raised hopes of rain or snowfall in Kashmir but there was no downpour and the skies […]
Deputy Speaker warns JK govt to take House ‘seriously’
Jammu: A lack of quorum in Jammu and Kashmir Assembly forced Deputy Speaker Nazir Ahmad Gurezi to adjourned the House briefly after the end of the Question Hour today and warn the state government to take the proceedings “seriously”. Shortly after the Question Hour concluded, Gurezi, who was in the chair, noticed that treasury and […]
2 PDP legislators stage sit-in, demand construction of Sadhna tunnel on priority
Jammu: Two ruling PDP legislators from border town of Karnah in north Kashmir today staged a sit-in at the entrance of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly here to press for construction of tunnel at Sadhna top along Kupwara- Tangdhar road. MLA Raja Manzoor Ahmad Khan and MLC Javed Ahmad, holding a banner in support of […]
Two mortar shells explode in Rajouri school
Jammu: Two live mortar shells fired by Pakistani troops today exploded in the premises of a government school in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. No loss of life or damage to property has been reported. “Two mortar shells exploded in premises of a government high school at Said near LoC in Nowshera sector today”, DC […]
Ahead of Republic Day, security tightened across Sopore town
Sopore: Ahead of Republic Day stringent arrangements have been made across North Kashmir’s Sopore town to thwart any ‘incident.’ According to reports make-shift drop gates and barricades have been erected at many places across the town. In Sopore town private and passenger vehicles are being stopped and occupants thoroughly frisked before allowing onward passage. Such […]
Haqqani commander, 2 others killed in US drone strike in Pak
Peshawar: At top commander of the Haqqani network along with two others were killed today when a US drone struck a home near Pakistan’s restive tribal Kurram agency bordering Afghanistan, media reports said. Two missiles were fired from the drone at the house in Speen Thall area on the confluence of borders between Hangu district […]
Army man injured in cross-border firing succumbs, toll 13
Srinagar: An army soldier injured in cross-LoC firing in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir died on Wednesday, taking the death toll to 13 in cross-border firing between India and Pakistan since Thursday, reports said. Reports said that the army man had suffered bullet injuries in Mendhar area of the district and he was being […]
