Man injured in unknown gunman attack in Pulwama succumbs at SMHS hospital
A man, who was shot at by unknown gunmen last night in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district late Saturday, has passed away at SMHS hospital in Srinagar, sources said. According to the sources, gunmen barged into the house of Ajaz Ahmed Malik at Arubagh Pinglena and fired indiscriminately, leaving him grievously injured. He was rushed to […]
Thousands throng funeral of slain militants
Thousands of people swarmed the funeral of the militants who were killed in an encounter in South Kashmir as the police today claimed that bodies of three LeT militants including its district commander were recovered from an encounter site at Arwani area of Bijbehara. According to police, while acting on a specific information its personnel […]
UJC pays tribute to slain militants, civilians
United Jihad Council (UJC) Saturday paid tributes to the three militants and three civilians who were killed during an encounter in Arwani area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district and in Rangreth clashes. In an e-mailed statement issued to a local news gathering agency, UJC spokesman, Syed Sadaqat Hussain while quoting the outfit chief, Syed Salah-ud-din […]
Government’s stake in J&K Bank rises upto 59%
As the major stakeholder in J&K Bank, the state government remains ever committed and serious in its support as it is the most premiere financial institution of the state. Commissioner/ Secretary, Finance Department,Government of J&K, Navin Kumar Choudhary made these remarks in presence of J&K Bank Chairman and CEO Parvez Ahmad and other dignitaries present […]
LA witnesses ruckus as Opposition protests civilian killings
A ruckus was witnessed in the legislative assembly today as the members from the Opposition traded heated exchanges with the treasury benches after they had staged a sit-in before the Assembly Session began today. The NC and Congress lawmakers trooped into the well of the house creating noisy scenes as soon as the special session […]
Amid shutdown traders stage protest to oppose GST
A complete shutdown was observed across Kashmir against implementation of Goods and Service Tax (GST) in J&K state. All the shops and business establishments were closed and traffic was off roads following the shutdown call by the business community arguing that the new tax regime would “erode state’s special powers and fiscal autonomy” and stressed […]
LeT lauds militants for carrying attack on policemen
Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Saturday lauded the militants for carrying out the attack on Police force. In an e-mailed statement to a local news gathering agency, LeT spokesman, Dr Abdullah Gahznavi while quoting the outfit chief, Mahmood Shah said that LeT chief as appreciated the whole nation for “their utterly loving support to Martyrs and Mujahideen.” “The […]
Govt succumbs to pressure, says GST only after consensus
After facing the wrath of all sections of the people in the state, the government on Saturday said that it will not impose any decision, which would be against the aspirations of people. The government also welcomed the statement made by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) wherein they stated that ‘the law is aimed to […]
DGP calls LeT commander Junaid’s killing a great achievement
A day after the six policemen including a senior cop were killed in Achabal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, Director General of Police (DGP) Shesh Paul Vaid Saturday said that the perpetrators will be brought to book and they will face the law. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the function here […]
Speaker adjourns Assembly sine die as uncertainty prevails over GST
State Assembly was Saturday adjourned sine die without any discussion on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) after the Opposition parties including NC and Congress protested against the implementation of the law in the state. Soon after the legislative assembly members participated in obituary reference, Speaker Kavinder Gupta adjourned the House sine die. The Special […]
