Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Saturday refuted news reports over the death of a youth in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district in forces action. “As reported by certain sections of media that one person died in clashes with security forces at Anantnag is refuted,” said a spokesman. “Preliminary investigation reveals that a Hand Grenade exploded […]
At least nine youth have been brought to SMHS hospital Srinagar after they were hit with pellet shotgun to their eye(s) during clashes in Anantnag district on Saturday. Sources said that nine people were admitted for specialized treatment for eye injuries caused by pellet shotguns. All the injured were given preliminary treatment. The injured were […]
By Omar Farooq Sopore: Pro-freedom protests and stone pelting were witnessed in this apple town soon after the congregational Eid prayers were over at the Jamia Masjid. The protesters mostly youth were holding Pakistani flags and chanting pro-freedom and anti India slogans. The police and paramilitary forces retaliated by firing tear gas canisters to disperse the […]
Srinagar: Hundreds of Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA) teachers on Saturday on eve of Eid day staged a sit-in at Pratap Park in Srinagar to press for their pending demands. The aggrieved SSA teachers are demanding release of their pending salary as per 7th pay commission and delinking of their salary from MHRD budget. “We are […]
A civilian was killed and scores were inured following the intense clashes that rock Anantnag district in South Kashmir on Saturday. The slain youth has been identified as Sheeraz Ahmad of Brakpora Anantnag. Medical sources confirmed the youth’s death. “The killed youth was hit by pellets in his neck and throat,” they said. Clashes erupted […]
Afghan President Mohammad Ashraf Ghani is touting a three-day cease-fire with the Taliban in an address to the nation heralding the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, The Dawn Newspaper reported. The holiday marks the end of the Ramadan holy month, when Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset. The cease-fire took effect at Friday and lasts […]
Srinagar: On June 14, just as the sun was beginning to set, Kashmir’s press enclave witnessed gory scenes. Three men were brutally assassinated by unknown gunmen who indiscriminately fired upon their targets. The most prominent victim was Shujaat Bukhari, a stalwart supporter of Kashmiri Journalism. Standing out always because of his tall physical stature, he […]
Srinagar: The Kashmiri political leader across the ideological divide vehemently condemned the brutal murder of senior editor Shujaat Bukhari and sought impartial probe to investigate his killing. They also termed Shujaat as a fearless and courageous journalist. “Terrorism has hit a new low with Shujaat’s killing. That too, on the eve of Eid. We must […]
Srinagar: Muslims across Jammu and Kashmir would celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr, on Monday to mark the culmination of the holy month of Ramadan. The Shawaal moon has been sighted and Eid-ul-Fitr would be celebrated on June 16 across Jammu and Kashmir. Muslims throughout the world celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on the first day of Islamic month of Shawaal. “It […]
Srinagar: Expressing anguish and grief over the murderous assault on a noted journalist and Rising Kashmir editor-in-chief, Syed Shujaat Bukhari, Jammu and Kashmir Editors Forum on Friday said “his killing has created a vacuum which can never be filled”. “He was the face of Kashmir’s media fraternity. He was not only an inspiration for journalist of Kashmir […]
