Girl injured in cross LoC shelling dies; 10 including 5 forces personnel injured

Girl injured in cross LoC shelling dies; 10 including 5 forces personnel injured

Jammu: A girl has succumbed to injuries after she suffered injuries in cross Line of Control exchange of gunfire between India and Pakistan armies in Poonch district on Monday. Besides the deceased ten persons including five forces personnel and five civilians have been injured.  Sources said that five civilians sustained injuries in Mendhar, Shahapur, Kirni and […]

Suspected militant behind ‘abortive attack’ on CRPF convoy in Banihal arrested: Police

Suspected militant behind ‘abortive attack’ on CRPF convoy in Banihal arrested: Police

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has arrested the alleged militant who allegedly attempted to target a CRPF convoy on Srinagar Jammu highway last week. News gathering agency PTI quoting sources said that the suspected militant behind abortive attempt to allegedly target CRPF convoy with car bomb on Jammu-Srinagar highway has been arrested. The arrest, according […]

For reporting probe order, Biscoe Mallinson Society threatens ‘propagators’ of ‘stern’ legal action

For reporting probe order, Biscoe Mallinson Society threatens ‘propagators’ of ‘stern’ legal action

Srinagar: One of Kashmir’s oldest schools, Tyandale-Biscoe Mallinson Society (TBMS) has threatened its ex-employee and other related “people” with stern legal action for “propagating” the court order against a complaint, asking the crime branch to look into the allegations of corruption and embezzlement involving the family of the school principals (of Biscoe and Mallinson). Following […]

Kashmiri journalist Marouf Gazi bags third NWMI Fellowship

Kashmiri journalist Marouf Gazi bags third NWMI Fellowship

Srinagar: Srinagar-based journalist Marouf Gazi, 26, has been conferred with the Third NWMI Fellowship (Network for Women in India), instituted to support women journalists working in various kinds of challenging situations. Gazi is presently working as a senior reporter with Srinagar based Free Press Kashmir. “Though faced with a difficult choice, the NWMI Fellowship Selection Committee […]

Following LOC flare up in Poonch, authorities order closure of schools

Following LOC flare up in Poonch, authorities order closure of schools

Jammu: Following cross Line of Control exchange of firing between India and Pakistan armies on Monday authorities have ordered closure of educational institutions in several areas in Poonch district.  Officials said that authorities have ordered that schools falling in shelling range in Shahpur, Mandaar, Kirni, partially Qasba shall remain closed today. The order was issued by DDC/CEO Poonch. […]