North Kashmir: Army Major shot dead by soldier in argument over mobile phone
An Army Major was shot dead by his subordinate after his phone was confiscated by the officer during a surprise check at a post in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, media reports said today. Major Shikhar Thapa of 71 Armed Regiment presently posted with 8 Rashtriya Rifles suffered fatal wounds when a soldier […]
Schools closed as mortar shelling continues in Poonch, Rajouri
The India and Pakistan continued to trade fire and shelling along the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri and Poonch districts of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday. Heavy shelling was reported from Sauijiyan and Balakote sectors of Poonch and Manjkote sector of adjacent Rajouri district. While the schools were closed in forward areas of Rajouri […]
Cordon and Search Operation in Fateh Kadal
A cordon and search operation was launched in old city’s Fateh Kadal area of Srinagar, reports said. According to the reports, government forces launched a search operation following the inputs about the presence of militants in the area. The operation was going on when the last reports came in. More details awaited.
South Kashmir shuts to mourn militant deaths
A complete shutdown is being observed in most parts of the south Kashmir district of Anantnag including the main town to mourn the killings of three militants Tuesday. Three militants, Showket Lohar, Muzaffar Hajam, and Nasir Ahmad were killed in an Army ambush in Bulbul Nowgam area of Achabal in Anantnag district late last evening. […]
New Train timings from July 18, 2017
The Northern Railways have issued new train timings for the Kashmir valley passengers. The trains which run from Baramulla to Banihal have been changed. Take a look at the new train timings and important contact details of all the railway stations across valley. Banihal to Budgam 6:45am 8:00am 8:55am 10:45am 1:10pm 2:05pm 2:50pm 5:10pm 7:10pm […]
Ex Sarpanch shot in Kulgam village
Suspected militants Tuesday shot and injured a former Sarpanch of National Conference in south Kashmir’s Qazigund area, reports said. According to the local sources, Nazir Ahmad Shah son of Ali Mohammad Shah, a resident of Panzath Qazigund was shot and was shifted to hospital. They added that his condition was stable, when the last […]
LeT commander, two associates killed
Government forces on Monday killed three Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT), militants in an ambush at Watergam Village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag District. Police sources said that army’s 19RR, CRPF and SOG had laid an ambush in Bul Bul Nowgam area after inputs that some armed militants are moving in the area. As soon as the group reached near Watergam […]
Educational institutions re-open after summer break
All the educational institutions across Kashmir and winter zone Jammu reopened on Monday after 8 days of summer vacations announced by the government. Pertinently, the government had announced summer vacations for all government and recognized private schools, colleges and Universities in Kashmir from July 6 and 7 in wake of the first death anniversary of […]
Togadia advocates ‘handing’ Kashmir to army
Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) Chief Pravin Togadia once again advocated handing over Kashmir to the armed forces. “Kashmir should be handed over to the Army for giving a befitting reply to stone pelters and bank robbers. Once that is done, the situation there will improve,” the right wing leader said while addressing media persons after […]
Aggression: Chinese Army holds live-fire drill in Tibet
Amid the continuing border stand-off with India, China has conducted a live-fire drill in Tibet. According to a CCTV report, live-fire drills included the quick delivery of troops and different military units working together on joint attacks.The report did not mention when the exercise was held. An online video showed the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) […]
