Yatri from Rajasthan dies in South Kashmir
A 65-year-old yatri from Rajasthan died due to cardiac arrest on way to the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, a yatra official said. The deceased namely Somnath, is a resident of Rajasthan. He, suffered a cardiac arrest at Brarimarg on shortest Baltal-cave track. Somnath was immediately rushed to nearby medical camp where […]
Film directed by Kashmiri boy makes it to Spain film festival
A short film, Hardouk Ooush-Tears of autumn, directed by a young boy from Srinagar has been selected for internationa film festival Spain. Wasaf Jeelani, 24, is writer and director of the film. It was produced by Vivek Budakoti and Rajita Sharna under the banner of Magic Lantern Productions. The short movie is said to be […]
Nine-year old boy drowns on way to school in Ramban
A nine year old boy drowned after flash floods hit Gool area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. He has been identified as Khateeb Ahmad, a resident of Gagrasulla village. He was heading towards his school when a nallah began to overflow due to a flash flood.
Clashes erupt In Gabbarpora Shopian against youth’s killing
Clashes have erupted between government forces and youth in Gabbarpora viilage of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednsaday after an injured youth succumbed to his injuries in Srinagar. Akeel Ahmad Bhat who was injured yesterday after forces fired upon protesters during the Abu Dujana encounter in Hakripora Pulwama. Bhat succumbed to his injuries early […]
Restrictions, shutdown paralyses life in Kashmir
Life across Kashmir valley on Wednesday including the capital city Srinagar remained paralysed due to restrictions by authorities and shutdown called by separatists, officials said. Authorities fearing clashes have deployed hundreds of India’s paramilitary Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and policemen in full-riot gears across towns to impose strict restrictions and disallow protest demonstrations. […]
Restrictions today in Srinagar parts
Authorities on Tuesday announced restrictions in areas of Srinagar falling under the jurisdiction of five police stations to prevent protests and rallies against the killing of two militants and a civilian. Restrictions under Section 144 of CrPC will remain in force on Wednesday under the jurisdiction of Police Stations Nowhatta, MR Gunj, Rainawari, Khanyar […]
Youth injured in Pulwama clashes succumbs at SKIMS
A youth injured during clashes in Pulwama district of south Kashmir yesterday has succumbed at SKIMS Soura, officials said today. The deceased namely Akeel Ahmad Bhat, resident of Gabarpora Haal village, was injured after government forces opened fire to disperse protesters marching towards the site of gunfight in Hakripora village of the district yesterday. […]
LeT commander Abu Dujana, associate killed in gunfight
A top Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT), commander Abu Dujana was killed along with his associate in an encounter with government forces in Pulwama district of South Kashmir during the wee hours on Tuesday. Police sources said that Dujana, who escaped on numerous occasions despite being trapped during nine years of his stay in Kashmir Valley, was finally […]
Shahid Khaqan Abbasi is new Pak Premier
Pakistani lawmakers on Tuesday elected former petroleum minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as the country`s new prime minister, four days after the Supreme Court disqualified Nawaz Sharif from holding the post. Pakistan Muslim League-(N) leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi bagged 221 votes in the polling in the National Assembly. Abbasi will be the interim Prime Minister until […]
UJC pays tributes to Abu Dujana, Arif Dar
United Jehad Council has paid tributes to the two slain militants who were killed in Hakripora encounter in Pulwama district Tuesday morning. In an emailed statement to a local news gathering agency, UJC spokesman Syed Sadaqat Hussain that UJC chief Syed Sallahudin presided over meeting and paid rich tributes to the two militants, Abu Dujana […]
