Militants attack army patrolling party in Shopian
Militants on Friday late night attacked army patrolling party in habdipora shopian in South Kashmir, sources said.
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Mehbooba urges Pakistan to “respect sentiments” of Ramadan
Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged the leadership of Pakistan to respect the “sentiment of Ramadhan” and respond positively to the Ramadhan ceasefire announced by the Union Ministry of India. This, she said, has led people of the State to heave a sigh of relief and now the need is to extend this gesture to […]
Naeem Akther condemns Hajin killing
Minister for Public Works and Culture Naeem Akther on Friday while condemning the killing of a man in Hajin said that the law enforcing agencies have been instructed to ensure that the culprits of the “heinous crime” don’t escape the arms of law. “It is heart-wrenching to note that the brutal and inhuman killing of […]
Grenade attack on Police station Bihibagh in Kulgam
Suspected militants on Friday attacked police station Bihibagh in south Kashmir’s Kulgam area Suspected militants hurled a grenade on the police station which was retaliated with aerial firing from cops. No loss or damage has been reported
Jamia Masjid clashes: Police version
On eve of 2nd Friday of the holy month of Ramadhan government forces were deployed in the area to facilitate the worshipers & prevent any untoward incident in the area. However, as soon as the Friday prayers concluded a huge gathering of youth started brandishing antinational flags started heavy stone pelting on government forces who […]
Provide clarity, consider invoice value, CII urges government
A delegation of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) on Friday appealed the government to provide clarity and consider invoice value. The representatives of CII apprised the minister about various issues faced by the industries in the state and sought the intervention of the minister in resolving their issues. The delegation urged the government to reduce the […]
Jamia Masjid closed for “further prayers” till blood is cleaned from its floors: Hurriyat (M)
The Hurriyat (M) says that the historic Jamia Masjid will be closed for further prayers until the blood spilled on its floors is cleaned. “The mosque has been closed for further prayers, as there is blood spilled all over the floor. The same blood which has oozed from the wounds of those youth who […]
Army chief says extension in unilateral halt in security operations a possibility
The chief of army staff General Bipin Rawat Friday said that extension in suspension of operations was a possibility provided that militants don’t initiate an attack. “We suspended operations to make people feel the atmosphere of peace and I believe people are happy,” Rawat told the reporters on sidelines of an event at Army Goodwill School in […]
SSB announces change in test venues for teacher posts
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Services Selection Board (SSB) announced a change in some test venues for candidates appearing in the objective written test on May 27, 2018, for the posts of General Teacher under district cadre Anantnag, Srinagar, Budgam, and Baramulla. Accordingly, centres located at GEMS Public School Bijbehara, Anantnag and Shahi-Hamdan College of Education Siligam, […]
Court of inquiry ordered against Gogoi: Army
The Indian Army on Friday ordered a court of inquiry against Major Leetul Gogoi after he was caught along with a girl on Wednesday in a hotel in Srinagar, officials familiar with the matter said. Hindustan times reported “The future course of action would be decided based on the findings of the probe,” the official […]