Omar seeks punishment for Zaira’s alleged molestor
SRINAGAR: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday demanded punishment for the passenger who allegedly molested Bollywood actress Zaira Wasim on board a Vistara Airlines Delhi-Mumbai flight. Abdullah tweeted: “The passenger should be identified to the police by @airvistara and a case filed for legal action. None of this ‘he fell at my […]
Amid gunshots forces launch cordon-and-search operation in Handwara
Srinagar: Government forces on Sunday cordoned off Hanjin village of Kralgund, Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Official sources told news agency GNS that a joint team of army’s 30 RR and Special Operation Group (SOG) of police cordoned Hanjin village following intelligence inputs about the presence of some militants. “The forces also launched combing operation […]
Srinagar-Leh NH closed, Kashmir, Mughal road through
SRINAGAR: The 434-km-long Srinagar-Leh national highway, connecting Ladakh region with Kashmir, has been officially closed from Sunday for winter months while the Kashmir highway and historic Mughal road are through for traffic. Meanwhile, authorities across the Kashmir valley have geared up all resources to meet any challenge following prediction of moderate to heavy rain and […]
Mehbooba appalled at ‘what happened with Zaira’
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Sunday expressed her deep regret over the incident wherein Kashmir’s bollywood star, Zaira Wasim, had to face during a flight from Delhi to Mumbai last night. “Any harassment/crime against women shld be dealt with swiftly & effectively. As a mother of 2 daughters I am appalled […]
Muslim Conference sacks Prof Gani Bhat
Srinagar: Muslim Conference has removed Professor Abdul Gani Bhat as its chairman after his meeting with Government of India’s special representative Dineshwar Sharma. According to the sources, Muslim Conference, an ally of Hurriyat Conference headed by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, has appointed Mohammed Sultan Magray as the new chairman for next six months. Professor Bhat, who […]
Srinagar-Leh highway closed for traffic
Srinagar: The 434km national highway, connecting Ladakh region with Kashmir, has been officially closed from Sunday for winter months while the Kashmir highway and historic Mughal road are through for traffic. Meanwhile, authorities across the Kashmir valley have geared up all resources to meet any challenge following prediction of moderate to heavy rain and snow […]
We are carrying out a detailed investigation, says Vistara Airlines on Zaira Wasim’s case
Reacting to the report of harassment faced by the Kashmiri actress Zaira Wasim on Delhi to Mumbai flight, Air Vistara Sunday said that they have “zero tolerance” for such behavior. “We are carrying out a detailed investigation and will support Zaira in every way required. We have zero tolerance for such behavior,” Vistara tweeted. Pertinently, […]
Dangal girl Zaira Wasim allegedly molested On Delhi-Mumbai flight
In a shocking case, Dangal actor Zaira Wasim was allegedly harassed mid-air on an Air Vistara flight from Delhi to Mumbai on Sunday. The 17-year-old actress has alleged that a middle-aged man sitting behind her on flight tried to molest her. She shared the ordeal she had to go through en route Mumbai in the […]
Weather Advisory: MED to respond to situation effectively, says Chief Engineer
Srinagar: In view of the forecast of heavy snowfall and rains in Kashmir from December 11, the Mechanical Engineering Department (MED) Saturday said it has put all the arrangements in place to ensure speedy snow clearance and dewatering.“Mechanical Engineering Department, Kashmir is fully prepared for timely clearance of snow and all the preparations have been […]
Weatherman predicts wet weather for next five days
Srinagar: While the weather turned cloudy in Kashmir on Saturday, the weatherman here has predicted five days of wet spell across Kashmir, expecting moderate snowfall in higher reaches from Dec 11 onwards. Director Meteorological (MeT) department, Sonum Lotus said that from Dec 10 evening the state would receive light to moderate rainfall till Dec 11 […]
