Train services to remain suspended tomorrow
Srinagar: Authorities on Thursday said that train services will remain suspended in Kashmir for tomorrow as a ‘precautionary measure’. An official of Railways said that the train services from Baramulla to Banihal have been suspended for tomorrow as a ‘precautionary measure’. The official said that the service was suspended after a fresh advisory was […]
Cordon and search operation in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Government forces on Thursday started a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Trichal village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Official sources said that 55 RR and SoG Pulwama started the search operation after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Sources said that large number of forces have been deployed in […]
Sonamarg-Gumri road to close for traffic from Dec 10
SRINAGAR: According to the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan, Sonamarg-Gumri road shall remain closed for vehicular traffic in view of the snowfall in higher reaches and slippery road condition on either side of Zojila Pass. The Srinagar-Sonamarg-Gumri road (Zojila Pass), which connects Kashmir valley with the Ladakh region, will remain closed from December 10, […]
JK to get three more Airports : Jayant Sinha
Srinagar: Minister of state for civil aviation Jayant Sinha on Thursday said that Jammu and Kashmir will soon get three more airports. Speaking during a Summit organised by Foundation for Resource Development and Education in SKICC Srinagar, Jayant Sinha said that India will soon have around 150 to 200 airports and J&K may get three […]
Career not limited to a job: Dr Drabu
SRINAGAR: Minister for Finance and Labour & Employment, Dr Haseeb A Drabu, today advised students to see their career as an instrument of empowerment rather than a tool for just landing in a job. “Career is not limited to just having a job and earning some income. It also means pursuing growth and better positions […]
Two drug peddlers held in Bandipora
Srinagar: Continuing its drive “War against drugs”, Ganderbal police Thursday claimed to have arrested two drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession. A police spokesman said that acting on an information, Bandipora police laid two nakas at Aloosa and Kaloosa areas of its jurisdiction. During naka checking wo drug peddlers identified as Nisar […]
Weather and avalanche warnings: J&K Police establishes helplines
Srinagar: In view of the weather and avalanche warnings, Jammu and Kashmir police has established helpline numbers at every district as well as in Police Control Room Kashmir. A police statement issued here said that general people of the valley are requested to contact their respective concerned Police Helpline’s in case on any emergency and […]
Grenade found in Pulwama
Pulwama: A grenade was found by security forces in Pulwama’s Tral district on Thursday which triggered an alert in the area, reports said. Reports said that the bomb disposal squad has rushed to the post. Further details are awaited.
CASO in Kamad village in South Kashmir
Anantnag: Government forces started a cordon and search operation (CASO) in Check-Kamad village of southern Kashmir’s Islamabad district this afternoon. Troops of 19 Rashtriya Rifles of Army, 40 battalion of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and SOG of J and K Police jointly cordoned the village and launched door-to-door search operation, police said. Heavy concentration […]
US’s pronouncement on Jerusalem unacceptable, says Farooq
Srinagar: National Conference President and Member of Parliament Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday strongly condemned the recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital by the United States President and said this move was unfair, unjust and oblivious to historical facts and also to the goal of reconciliation and peace in the Middle East. In a statement […]
