Mela Kheer Bhawani arrangements reviewed
The Advisor to Chief Minister, Prof. Amitabh Mattoo, today visited the historic Kheer Bhawani shrine to oversee the arrangements being put in place for the smooth conduct of the annual mela. He was accompanied by VC, JKPCC Khalid Jehangir, MD JKPCC, Dhilip Thusoo, Senior leader Shahnawaz Choudhary and other senior officers. While directing the officers […]
As Ramadhan begins, non-local beggars swarm Srinagar, create nuisance
The non-local beggars have again flocked to Srinagar during Ramadan, taking advantage of the Muslim ruling to give donations during the sacred month. The non-local beggars including men, women, old and children usually place themselves at footpaths, four ways and shopping malls. Women from distant lands can be seen holding small babies in their arms […]
Singh reviews Mela Kheer Bhawani arrangements
The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today directed the officers to synergize their efforts to ensure smooth conduct of ensuing Kheer Bhawani Mela, maintaining that it is one of the most important religious festivals of Kashmiri Pandits. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with officers during his review meeting to oversee the arrangements being […]
09 residential houses damaged in fire in Kupwara
Nine residential houses were damaged in a fire incident in Kupwara. According to a Police statement issued here, fire broke out in the residential house of Saif-ul-Lah Mir resident of Kali Mohallah Zonireshi in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kralpora, Kupwara. The fire also engulfed the nearby eight residential houses, resulting in damage to all […]
Girl attemts suicide in Kupwara
In an attempt to end her life, a girl consumed some poisonous substance at her home in Kupwara. According to the Police statement issued here, a girl (name withheld) resident of Hatmulla in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kupwara consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to District Hospital Kupwara for treatment, […]
Health condition of Aasiyeh, Fehmeeda deteriorating fast in Jammu jail: DeM
Dukhtaran-e-Millat on Wednesday said that the health condition of of both Andrabi and Sofi Fehmeeda is deteriorating fast in the Jammu jail. Both Asiya and Fehmeeda are currrently lodged in Jammu jail under Public Safety Act. In a statement issued here, DeM general secretary, Nahida Nasreen, said that as per the close family members of Syedah […]
Class work in Srinagar Colleges and HSS suspended for tomorrrow
The district administration Srinagar has extended suspension of class work in all Degree Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) on Thursday. Deputy Commisioner Dr Farooq Lone said, “Teaching activity will remain suspended in Degree colleges and Higher Secondary Schools of district Srinagar on June 1.”
Four cops injured in Sopore grenade explosion
Photo by Peerzada Waseem
Crime against women decreased in J&K: DGP releases Crime Gazette
Director General of Police, Dr. SP Vaid today released the annual edition of crime Gazette for the year 2016 for which the data has been collected, tabulated and maintained by Crime Record Bureau, presented and released in the form of a book. Speaking on the occasion, DGP complemented the Crime Branch J&K for publishing […]
Yasin Malik released from central jail
Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik has been released from Srinagar central jail today, a press statement by the party said. Malik was arrested by police after he visited Hizbul Mujihadeen commander’s funeral in Tral on Sunday. The court had sent him to Srinagar central jail on a five day judicial remand. […]
