Restrictions to be imposed in Srinagar areas on Sunday: Officials
Srinagar: In view of the shutdown and protest call given by the Joint Resistance leadership, the district administration Srinagar on Saturday decided to impose restrictions Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of nine Police Stations. An official in the district administration told KNS that the restrictions under section 144 CrPC will be imposed in Srinagar […]
Earthquake jolts Ladakh
An earthquake of magnitude 4.6 hit Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, the United States Geological Survey said. It said a magnitude of 4.6 measured on richter scale 98km South West of Leh in Ladakh region. The tremors were felt at 4:13 pm in the entire state. There was no immediate report of any injury or […]
Weather forecast: Mehbooba directs Kmr divisional admn to be in a state of preparedness
JAMMU: In view of weather forecast of heavy snow and rains, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today directed Divisional Administration of Kashmir to be in a state of preparedness and responsive to any crisis thrown up by the inclement weather. The Chief Minister has directed all the concerned Departments like PDD, R&B, MED, ULB, PHE, Health […]
Rambagh flyover construction: Traffic Police issues advisory
Srinagar—Traffic Police, City Srinagar today issued a traffic diversion plan in view of the ongoing construction of Jehangir Chowk-Rambagh flyover. “Executing agency has to do some construction work on the flyover near Rambagh Bridge, as a precautionary measure the traffic plying from Jawahar Nagar Bund towards Rambagh Bridge shall be diverted via-a- Bailey Bridge towards […]
Minor girl recovered from Pune, Maharashtra
Srinagar: Kulgam police Saturday claimed to have recovered a kidnapped minor girl from Maharashtra. A police spokesman said that on 2nd of December 2017, one person (name withheld) lodged a complaint in Police Station D.H Pora, Kulgam that his minor daughter (name with held) is missing from his residence. Accordingly a missing report was lodged […]
CM’s public outreach program reaches Kishtwar
Srinagar: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s people’s outreach program Saturday reached Kishtwar where she met dozens of delegations and heard their grievances, sources said. Sources said that people in large numbers put forth their demands in front of Mehbooba who heard them patiently. “So far 80 delegations and hundreds of individuals have sent their requests […]
Four houses gutted in fire in Bagh-e-Mehtab
Srinagar: At least four residential houses were gutted in fire in Bagh-e-Methab area in Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Saturday morning, sources said. Sources said the fire broke out at a residential house at Begh-e- Mehtab and before the fire was brought under control by the fire tenders, four residential houses were completely damaged. However, […]
Army man dies of cardiac arrest
Srinagar: An army man died due to cardiac arrest in Sonawari of district Bandipora on late Friday night, police said. The deceased has been identified as Hawaldar Subash Chandar, posted in Gurez. He was found dead in transit camp in Sonarwani, police sources said. Meanwhile police has registered a case in this regard and investigation […]
UN rejects US recognition of Jerusalem as Israeli capital
Srinagar: The United Nation in its Security Council meet has rejected United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, media reports said. Pertinently, eight of the 15 members of the UN Security Council, had called for an urgent meeting on Friday to analyze the decision taken by Washington. “The status of Jerusalem must […]
Motorcyclist severely injured in road mishap
Budgam: A motorcyclist was severely injured Saturday morning after was hit by an unknown vehicle in Magam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. He has been Identified as Hilal Ahmad Reshi of Sail Beerwah. The accident occurred at Banderwanie Badran and he is said to have received severe wounds. He was rushed to Sub District […]
