My helicopter was within Pakistan airspace, says PaK PM

My helicopter was within Pakistan airspace, says PaK PM

Srinagar: Pakistan administered Kashmir’s Prime Minister, Raja Farooq Haider has claimed that the white chopper he was travelling in was “very close” to the LoC but within Pakistan’s airspace, and that there was no need to inform the Indian authorities about the flight as it was not a military helicopter. The Indian Army said on […]

Jammu and Kashmir: SSB man shoots himself dead

Jammu and Kashmir: SSB man shoots himself dead

Srinagar: A Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) official on Monday shot himself dead with his service rifle in Dignibal area of Ganderbal district. Inspector Guti Lal (No:12070015) of 13 BN SSB shot himself dead with his service rifle around 9:45 am at Dignibal camp on Monday, reports said. They said the police have initiated proceedings in […]

NIA court extends judicial remand of Asiya, aides till Nov 1

NIA court extends judicial remand of Asiya, aides till Nov 1

Srinagar: The NIA court on Monday extended the judicial remand of Dukhtaran-e-Millat chairperson Asiya Andrabi, Secretary General Nahida Nasreen and Fahmeeda Sofi by 30 days. A spokesperson of the party said that the next date of hearing has been fixed on 1/11/2018. Pertinently, the spokesperson said, that NIA had sought 45 days extension in Judicial […]

Tral parts shut against detention of two youth in night raids

Tral parts shut against detention of two youth in night raids

Tral: A shutdown is being observed in uptown area of south Kashmir’s Tral sub district on Monday against the detention of two youth by government forces during night raids. All shops and other businesses establishments are closed and a protest rally was also taken out by locals including women. Reports said that the protesters blocked […]

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 dead, 1 injured in Akhnoor road accident

Jammu and Kashmir: 4 dead, 1 injured in Akhnoor road accident

Sopore: Four people died while another suffered serious injuries after a vehicle they were travelling in met with an accident near Bathera in Akhnoor area of Jammu and Kashmir late Sunday night. Reports said that a private car and a load carrier suffered a collision at Bathera on Jammu-Akhnoor road at 11pm, resulting in on […]

Massive traffic Jam at Pantha chowk as stone quarry holders hold protest

Massive traffic Jam at Pantha chowk as stone quarry holders hold protest

 Srinagar: Hundreds of vehicles were stranded on Kashmir highway near Pantha Chowk area of Srinagar on Monday after quarry holders blocked the road in protest against government’s ban on stone quarrying activities in Athwajan and Pantha Chowk. The quarry holders under the banner of “United Quarry Association” demanded immediate revoke of the ban. Eyewitnesses said […]

J&K Special Police Officer who fled with 7 AK-47’s joins Hizb-ul-Mujahideen

J&K Special Police Officer who fled with 7 AK-47’s joins Hizb-ul-Mujahideen

Srinagar: The Special police officer (SPO) who fled with seven rifles and a pistol from the residence of PDP legislator Ajaz Mir’s official residence in Srinagar has reportedly joined Hizb-ul-Mujahideen. The pictures of Adil Bashir in which he is seen posing with a gun along with other members of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen, including top commander Zeenat-ul-Islam […]

UN chief concerned over Kashmir situation

UN chief concerned over Kashmir situation

Srinagar:UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has voiced concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir while encouraging “positive dialogue” to resolve the disagreements peacefully. He also said the UN welcomes a greater role for India in addressing regional peace and security challenges. On the development front, India already is, and can become an even greater […]