Sandeep Kumar, a close aide of Bashir Lashkari, arrested in Kashmir: IGP
Jammu and Kashmir police today claimed to have arrested a non–local who they believe to be working for Lashkar e-Toiba outfit and close aide of slain commander Bashir Lashkari in Kashmir valley. “We have apprehended Sandeep, he is originally a resident of UP,” Inspector General of Police, Munir Khan said during a press conference here in […]
Two militants killed in Nowgam Sector
Two militants have been killed in a brief encounter at LoC in Nowgan Sector of North Kashmir, reports said. According to the reports, the militants were attempting to infiltrate the LoC, when the security forces intercepted them leading to brief encounter. In the encounter two militants are reportedly believed to be killed. Meanwhile, the reports […]
Massive traffic jam near Pantha Chowk after CRPF troopers allegedly thrash driver
A massive traffic jam was witnessed on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar on Saturday after a contingent of CRPF personnel allegedly thrashed a local driver, reports said. According to the reports, troopers thrashed a driver after he was signaled to stop his vehicle on the highway. “The CRPF personnel deployed at […]
State’s special position shielded while implementing GST: CM
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said that it was a great achievement of the state government to ensure protection of the special position of the state while extending GST to Jammu & Kashmir. Interacting with members of several industrial and trade bodies after inaugurating the modernised and upgraded Udyog Bhawan here today, the Chief Minister […]
India rebuffs Pak for glorifying Burhan Wani
India on Sunday hit out at Pakistan for glorifying Burhan Wani on his death anniversary stating that Islamabad’s “terror support and sponsorship need to be condemned by ‘one and all’.’’ In a strongly worded tweet, External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Gopal Baglay said, “First @ForeignOfficePk read frm banned LeT’s script. Now Pak COAS (Pakistan army chief) […]
Show leadership to fight terrorism: Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday urged leaders from the BRICS nations to show leadership in fighting terrorism and boosting global economy, even as he asked the G20 nations to collectively crackdown on terror financing, safe havens, “support and sponsors” of terrorism. At the informal meeting of the BRICS leaders on the sidelines of the […]
Skirmishes can lead to a full-fledged war: Geelani
Expressing grief over the loss of lives in ceasefire violations along indo-Pak border, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Sunday said that “small skirmishes can lead to a full-fledged war between the two in which no country will be a winner and it always culminates at loss of precious lives.” According to the statement […]
Cop wounded in Grenade attack
Militants Saturday night hurled a grenade at a temporary police post at Tral’s Aripal village in Pulwama district, in which one Special Police Officer (SPO) suffered minor injuries. Authorities had imposed curfew in three towns including Tral, the native town of slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, to foil the separatists’ plan to hold a […]
Life limps back to normalcy in Kashmir
Life in Kashmir Valley returned to normal on Sunday after two days of restrictions and strike as the first death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani remained “by and large peaceful.’’ There were no restrictions on the movement or assembly of people anywhere in the Valley on Sunday, officials said. Restrictions were lifted after […]
China, Pak agree on strengthening relations
China and Pakistan have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation on science and technology under the Belt and Road Initiative. The agreement was made on Saturday during a meeting between Pakistani President Mamnoon Hussain and visiting Chinese Minister of Science and Technology Wan Gang who is here for the 18th Session of the Pakistan-China Joint Committee […]
