Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Thursday said harassing and humiliating families of armed youth by the government forces will only “worsen the situation and turn it ugly and out of control.” In a statement issued here, the JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Miwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik strongly condemned the ploys being employed […]
SRINAGAR: Pre-Lok-Adalat sessions are commencing from September 01, 2018 in all courts across the State on several subject matters. Hence, all the litigants, who are desirous of getting their cases listed and settled in the National Lok Adalat, are requested to immediately contact the Registrars Judicial of the concerned wings or Secretary HCLSC in case the […]
Srinagar, Aug 30: Father of popular militant commander Riyaz Naiko among eight persons were held in separate raids of south Kashmir’s Awantipora and Muran areas, sources said on Thursday. Riyaz, alias Mohammad Bin Qasim is the chief operations of Hizbul Mujahideen militant outfit. Sources said that police raided the house of Assadullah Naiko at Beighpora […]
Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions have been imposed in downtown and parts of civil lines in the summer capital, Srinagar as a precautionary measure to prevent any untoward incident following a two-day strike called by separatists against any move to weaken the Article 35 A of the Constitution. About six petitions have been filed in the […]
Srinagar: Two militants were killed in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Hajin area of north Kashmir district of Bandipora on Thursday, a police spokesperson said. Government forces burst teargas shells and resorted to lathicharge to disperse the demonstrators, who tried to disrupt the CASO against militants. Police spokesman […]
Srinagar: In a significant decision, Governor Satya Pal Malik today directed that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) scheme shall continue to be operational in the State without any time limits. “Legislators shall continue to recommend works under the Constituency Development Fund scheme subject to availability of balance CDF funds in their respective accounts and in […]
Srinagar: Four policemen were killed in a militant attack at Arhama in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday. Reports said that suspected militants opened fire upon the escort party of the DSP headquarters Shopian at Arhama village today in the afternoon. In the attack, four cops suffered bullet wounds and where rushed to nearby hospital […]
New Delhi: Expanding Royal Enfield’s offering in the 350cc segment and building on the military heritage, the oldest motorcycle brand has launched the Classic Signals 350 motorcycle in two new colours in India. “These new motorcycles will be available with a dedicated collection of gear and over 40 motorcycle accessories that includes panniers and steel […]
Srinagar: The first special flight, carrying Hajj pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir, landed at Srinagar International Airport on Tuesday. Senior civil and police officials received the pilgrims at the airport. The authorities had issued special passes to relatives of pilgrims to receive them at the airport. About 9,800 pilgrims had performed the Hajj pilgrimage from […]
Pulwama: Militants triggered a powerful Improvised Explosive Device (IED) targeting a army’s bulletproof vehicle in the wee hours of Tuesday in south Kashmir district of Pulwama, official sources said. They said the militants triggered the blast on Armulla-Gadbug road at 0300 hrs when the army vehicle was passing the area. The blast was followed by […]
