Srinagar: In a first in history, bi-weekly shut-down of highway has begun in Kashmir from 9 am onwards on Sunday. According to the government, the highway will remain shut from south to north Kashmir for two days- Sunday and Wednesday- from 9 am to 5 pm. On Sunday the highway wore a deserted a look. […]
Srinagar: An encounter ensued between militants and government forces on Sunday during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Tral forest in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said on Sunday. Meanwhile, mobile internet service in the area has been suspended. Sources said troops of Special Operation Group (SOG) of Jammu and Kashmir police, […]
Jammu: Recalling the path-breaking role of National Conference in socio-political empowerment of women in Jammu and Kashmir, Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Saturday said if voted to power the party will strive for their 33 per cent reservation in the Legislative Assembly. He referred to the recent assertion of the NC President Dr Farooq […]
Srinagar: Kashmiri religious scholars from all Islamic schools of thought and imams, khateebs of Masajids across the valley have expressed serious anguish, concern and deep regret over the continuous “harassment” of Valley’s deeply respected Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir and Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU) patron Mirwaiz Umar Farooq by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) through repeated notices being sent to […]
Srinagar: The Srinagar-Jammu highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir Valley with rest of the world, shall be closed for civilian traffic tomorrow, traffic department said on Saturday. “Only SFs (security forces) convoy shall be allowed. No movement of any type of public vehicle shall be allowed on Jammu-Srinagar highway,” a traffic department official said. On […]
Srinagar: The government has appointed magistrates who would regulate traffic on highway during the army convoy movement. The government has closed the highway for Sunday and Wednesday to secure the convoy from militant attacks during the polling time.
Srinagar: Governor Satya Pal Malik was briefed on the security situation in Kashmir Valley, post Pulwama, at a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan, Srinagar today. After reviewing the prevailing security situation and arising challenges, Governor stressed the crucial importance of maintaining a sustained close watch on the ground situation. He emphasised on the need […]
Srinagar: Suspected militants on Saturday shot dead an army man in Warpora Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that the gunmen fired upon Mohd Rafeeq Yatoo at his home at Warpora at around 5:25 pm.Yatoo taken to near by hospital, however, he died on the way, they said.Sources said that Yatoo, a […]
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik today asked the mainstream leaders to behave like leaders and not erase the line that makes you different from separatists. Addressing reporters here at Tulip Gardern Srinagar Governor said the mainstream leadership is very important to them and nothing will work in Kashmir without them. “But they […]
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) Vice President and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday blamed Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehbooba Mufti for NIA trap against Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Molvi Umar Farooq and reiterated demand for revocation of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) the way it was revoked in […]
