Jammu: J&K National Conference Vice President and former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Sunday expressed deep grief and shock over the death of several persons in a tragic landslide incident at Sehar Baba in Reasi district of the Jammu region. “My heart goes out to all those who lost their dear ones in the tragic […]
Srinagar: Fresh batches of pilgrims, including women and sadhus, on Sunday left for the holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, where 1.76 lakh yatris have paid obeisance so far since the commencement of the 60-day-long annual pilgrimage from June 28. However, during the pilgrimage, 22 pilgrims died due to health reasons and accidents […]
Sronagar: Brothers of three slain Hizb militants were detained by government forces during nocturnal raids in this south Kashmir district. Shakir Ahmad Padder, brother of slain Hizb commander Saddam Padder and Sayeel Ahmad Wani, brother of slain militant Nasir Ahmad Wani were picked up from their homes in Heff village by government forces during a […]
Srinagar: A youth on Friday was found dead in a village in Tangmarg area of this north Kashmir district. 22-year-old Mansoor Ahmad Wani was found hanging from a tree in an orchard in Hard Abura village of Kunzer here early this morning, witnesses told Kashmir Reader Sunday. Wani, they said worked at a petrol pump […]
Srinagar: The authorities have decided to encourage the sports activities in Jammu and Kashmir to ensure youth are not diverted towards other activities. An official said that authorities have decided to show keen interest in the promotion of sports in JK. “We have talent available but they need platform to show that talent. It is […]
Srinagar: Kashmir Working Journalist Association and Kashmir Journalist Association have taken strong note of the summoning of a Srinagar based journalist by National Investigative Agency for questioning to New Delhi. They have termed it as intimidation and harassment of Kashmiri journalist. Aqib Javed Hakim, an accredited journalist working with daily Kashmir Observer has been summoned […]
Budgam: Where ever the eye goes, it looks like a massive graveyard of forests. Chopped trunks, half-cut trees, decayed logs- Tosa Maidan represents a symbolic picture depicting the loot of green gold in Kashmir. The great meadows, cloistered with snow capped mountains, and streams which meanders through its vast swathes of lush green land, is […]
POONCH: The Deputy Commissioner Poonch Rahul Yadav visited District Hospital Poonch and met persons who were injured in a road accident at Shahpur. He enquired about their well being and directed doctors to provide them best possible treatment. All the injured were travelling in a Tata Sumo when the accident occurred. The district administration coordinated […]
Srinagar: Shoolini University in Solan, Himachal Pradesh, one of the top not-for-profit private universities of the north, today announced 25 scholarships for female students of Kashmir Valley. Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. P.K. Khosla, Vice Chancellor, said in a statement: “Recognizing the importance of imparting education to female students, the university has decided to have […]
Srinagar: Two BSF personnel including an officer were among three persons arrested after police foiled an attempt to take away rifle of a Personal Security Officer of Gujjar and Bakerwal leader at Khanbabal Housing Colony in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Thursday. Official sources said that one person, Mansoor Ahmad Bhat, a resident of Sangam, […]
