Indian Army honours soldiers disabled in line of duty in J&K

Jammu: Observing the ‘Year of Disabled Soldiers in Line of Duty’, the Army on Saturday honoured several jawans crippled in the line of duty in Jammu and Kashmir, a defence spokesperson said. On the occasion, a tree plantation drive was conducted at Doda, he said. The event was attended by disabled soldier and veteran along with […]

No traffic on Leh-Manali road for next 48-hours: Div Com

No traffic on Leh-Manali road for next 48-hours: Div Com

SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmed Khan, has directed that no traffic will be allowed to ply on Leh-Manali Road, for the next 48 hours, in view of weather advisory, issued by Met Department.   The step has been taken as a precautionary measure, the Div Com said.

Farooq Abdullah visits PHQ to offer condolences on cop killings

Farooq Abdullah visits PHQ to offer condolences on cop killings

Srinagar: National Conference (NC) President  and member parliament Farooq Abdullah on Saturday visited the police headquarters Srinagar and met Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh to offer his condolences on the killing of three policemen in south Kashmir’s Shopian district.   A police spokesman said that Farooq Abdullah today visited Police Headquarters (PHQ) here […]

Municipal Polls-2018: CEO issues notification for 3rd Phase

SRINAGAR: The Chief Electoral Officer, J&K today issued notification for the conduct of 3rd Phase of Municipal Polls-2018. The notification has been issued for Srinagar Municipal Corporation (ward No. 06 to 15 & 38 to 53), Municipal Committee Hajin (ward 1 to 13), Municipal Council Sopore (1 to 21 wards), Municipal Committee Uri (1 to 13 wards), Municipal […]

DM Anantnag orders deposition of licensed arms

DM Anantnag orders deposition of licensed arms

Srinagar:   District Magistrate Anantnag today directed all the licensed arms holders in the district to deposit their arms/ammunition in their respective police stations within three days which shall remain deposited till the completion of upcoming elections.    The order has been issued to ensure smooth conduct of ensuing Municipal/Panchayat elections 2018.    Any violation of the order shall be dealt strictly […]

Encounter breaks out near LoC in Tangdar

Encounter breaks out near LoC in Tangdar

Srinagar: A gunfight started between government forces and militants near Line of Control in Tangdar sector of northern Kashmir’s Kupwara on Saturday. Official sources said that the gunfight ensued after the army foiled an infiltration bid at eagle post at Karnah. They said that army’s 20 JAT challenged the movement of a group of militants […]

Judicial remand of journalist Asif Sultan extended till October 1

Judicial remand of journalist Asif Sultan extended till October 1

Srinagar: Srinagar district court on Saturday extended the judicial remand of Journalist Asif sultan extended till October 1.  Sultan was on September 8 sent to judicial remand till 22 September. He was on Saturday produced in the court where the bench sent him to judicial custody till October 1. Sultan, an Assistant Editor at a […]

‘Kashmir Postage stamps issued before 25 July’: Pakistan says India’s reasons to cancel talks unconvincing

‘Kashmir Postage stamps issued before 25 July’: Pakistan says India’s reasons to cancel talks unconvincing

Srinagar: Pakistan on Saturday expressed disappointment over the cancellation of talks by the government of India which were to be held on the sidelines of UNGA in New York. In a statement issued by the Pakistan Foreign Affiars Ministry, a spokesperson of the ministry said that the reasons cited by the Indian side for the […]

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