Landslides triggered by incessant rains force closure of Kashmir highway, Amarnath yatra suspended

Landslides triggered by incessant rains force closure of Kashmir highway, Amarnath yatra suspended

The Srinagar-Jammu highway was closed for vehicular traffic on Wednesday due to landslides caused by incessant rains since Tuesday. The rains have also led to a flood-like situation in Udhampur where authorities have ordered the closure of educational institutes. An official said that Kashmir highway has been closed due to landslide triggered by continuous rainfall at Morh […]

2 civilians killed, at least 19 injured in Indian shelling across LoC in Kashmir: Pak media

2 civilians killed, at least 19 injured in Indian shelling across LoC in Kashmir: Pak media

Srinagar: Two civilians were killed and 19 others were injured in Pakistan Administered Kashmir in Indian shelling across the Line of Control on Tuesday, Pakistan media reported. The injured include six women and a police constable. Quoting an official, Dawn newspaper reported the shelling first began in Leepa valley, located some 100 kilometres southeast of in […]

Male body recovered from orchard in Kreeri

Male body recovered from orchard in Kreeri

Srinagar: A male body was recovered in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district late last night. Sources said that the body was found in the orchards of Pusnag village in Kreeri area of the district late Tuesday night. A police official said that the body was shifted was taken into possession and shifted to Sub-District hospital for medical examination. […]

India, Pak armies exchange heavy artillery fire along LoC in Rajouri

India, Pak armies exchange heavy artillery fire along LoC in Rajouri

Jammu: The armies of India and Pakistan Wednesday exchanged heavy artillery fire along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. Pakistani troops initiated the fire and Indian troops gave a befitting reply, resulting in heavy damage to Pakistani Army posts and casualties to Pakistani soldiers, officials said. “At about 0030 hours, the Pakistan Army initiated […]

Body of 35-year-old found in Pulwama village

Body of 35-year-old found in Pulwama village

Srinagar: Body of 35-year-old man was found at Yar Kalampora area of Shadimarg in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.  Reports said that some locals spotted the body at Yar Kalampora area and immediately informed police about it.  A police team reached the site and recovered the body. Confirming it, a police officer identified the deceased […]

Grenade attack in Tral

Grenade attack in Tral

Tral: Unknown persons on Wednesday evening hurled a grenade on ROP party at Sharifabad area of Tral town in south Kashmir. Official sources said that the grenade exploded outside and no was hurt in the attack. “Area has been condoned off and search operation has been launched to nab the attackers,” police sources said. (KNO)

Put a stop to shock therapy in Kashmir: Tarigami to New Delhi

Put a stop to shock therapy in Kashmir: Tarigami to New Delhi

Srinagar: CPI (M) leader and former legislator Kulgam Mohamad Yousuf Tarigami Tuesday asked the Governor Administration to clear confusion over the government orders which have deepened uncertainty in Kashmir in the last few days. In a statement he said, “Today the Governor said that ‘government’ orders being circulated on social media which created rumor mongering […]