Kargil records -18.8 deg C as J&K shivers under sub-zero temp
Srinagar: There was no respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir division today, with the minimum temperature remaining several degrees below freezing point. Kargil town, in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, shivered at a low of minus 18.8 degrees Celsius last night, an official of the Meteorological Department (MeT) said here. The nearby Leh […]
Yashwant, Shatrughan back AAP over MLAs’ disqualification
New Delhi: Rebel BJP leaders Yashwant Sinha and Shatrughan Sinha today backed the AAP over the disqualification of its 20 MLAs with the former calling the president’s decision a “tughluqshahi” order. In a major setback to the AAP, President Ram Nath Kovind has disqualified 20 of its MLAs in Delhi for holding offices of profit, […]
Cases of second-time stone pelting offenders under consideration: CM
Jammu: J&K Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Monday said that review of second time stone pelting offenders was under consideration of her government. Responding to the concern raised by MLC Mohammad Yasir Reshi in Legislative Council as what was government doing about those who had more than one FIRs in their name, Mehbooba said, “our […]
Pak shells areas along LoC, IB in Jammu
Jammu: Pakistani troops opened fire and lobbed mortars at Indian positions along the International border and LoC in three sectors of Jammu and Rajouri districts overnight, a BSF officer said today. Yesterday, a civilian was killed and two persons were injured in the Pakistani shelling along the IB in Kanachak belt of Jammu district, raising […]
Drug peddler arrested in Sopore
Sopore: The police today arrested a drug peddler during a naka checking in north Kashmir Sopore town. Police said that on specific information, Police party of Police Post Watergam headed by D.O. Watergam Shri Iftikhar Ahmad Laid a Naka at Hadipora near Hallow Brick Factory under the supervision of SDPO Rafiabad Idress Ahmad JKPS. […]
Special envoy Dineshwar Sharma to arrive in Kashmir today
Srinagar: The special representative of Union government and former Intelligence Bureau chief Dineshwar Sharma is arriving in Kashmir today. Ahead of the visit, Sharma met Governor N.N. Vohra in New Delhi and held extensive discussions in regard to several important issues relating to the restoration of peace and normalcy in J&K. The latest visit of […]
Opposition stages walkout from Assembly over power crises
Jammu: Senior National Conference leader Ali Muhammad Sagar along with other opposition leaders staged a walkout from Legislative Assembly over the issue of electricity in the valley. The leader accused the government of keeping the state in the darkness. Sagar accused Power Minister Dr Nirmal Singh of misleading the House with his wrong replies. Sagar […]
Police arrests social activist who was seeking justice for minor Kathua girl
Jammu: Social activist, who was at the forefront of demonstrations, seeking justice for 8-year-old allegedly ‘raped’ and murdered in Kathua district last week, was arrested by police. Reports reaching news agency GNS said that Advocate Talib Hussain was arrested on Sunday evening amid a candle light protest on Kathua highway by over hundred people against […]
21st January 1990; JRL leaders hold peaceful protest at Basant Bagh GawKadal
Srinagar: United India During its struggle for freedom from British occupation witnessed only one Jalianwala Bagh massacre but Kashmiris have witnessed dozens of such massacres carried out by Indian forces from 1990. 21st January is the day that changed the course of our 5000 year old history. This is the day when Kashmiris started a peaceful […]
Mehbooba appeals for cessation of hostilities on borders
SHEERI(BARAMULLA): Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today appealed for cessation of hostilities on the borders in the State saying that it is the people of Jammu & Kashmir who have suffered due to the acrimony between India and Pakistan. Addressing the attestation cum passing out parade at Subsidiary Training Centre, Sheeri, here today, the Chief Minister reiterated […]
