Protest in Barzullah: People demand body of militant killed in Kupwara

Protest in Barzullah: People demand body of militant killed in Kupwara

Srinagar: Police fired tear smoke shells and resorted to pellet guns to disperse protesters at Barzullah here on Saturday seeking the body of the local youth who according to them was killed in Kupwara yesterday. On Friday, the army claimed to have killed an unidentified militant in an encounter at Tunga Top forest area of Kachama. Reports said […]

Rains aftermath: 14 emergency centres set up in Srinagar, Pampore

Rains aftermath: 14 emergency centres set up in Srinagar, Pampore

SRINAGAR: The Government has asked the people not to panic due to incessant rains and rising water level in river Jhelum as all precautionary measures have been taken by the divisional administration for tacking the situation and safety of the people. This was stated by the Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir Mr Baseer Ahmad Khan at a meeting […]

80 local youth joined militancy in South Kashmir: GOC

80 local youth joined militancy in South Kashmir: GOC

Srinagar: The General Officer Commanding, 15 corps, AK Bhatt said that 80 local youth have joined the militancy in south Kashmir till recently. “Over 80 youth joined militant ranks recently in South Kashmir while 40 to 50 militants managed to sneak into this part of Kashmir through infiltration. There is an infiltration attempt every day. […]

JRL hails people for showing brotherhood towards Amarnath piligrims

JRL hails people for showing brotherhood towards Amarnath piligrims

Srinagar: Calling the warm hospitality of the people of Kashmir a globally acknowledged fact, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik in the backdrop of ongoing Amarnath Yatra said that Kashmiri people will continue to retain and nourish this tradition as also the tradition of brotherhood communal […]

SDRF constable recruitment postponed to July 3

SDRF constable recruitment postponed to  July 3

Srinagar: In view of inclement weather condition, the recruitment of SDRF constables, which was scheduled to be held today for districts Doda/Kishtwar, has been postponed and now the same will be held on July 03, 2018. All concerned candidates are informed to report at Gulshan Ground, Gandhi Nagar Jammu before the PRB on scheduled date […]

Suicide cases show a steady rise in Kashmir

Suicide cases show a steady rise in Kashmir

Srinagar: The suicide cases have shown a steady rise in Kashmir. The official figures reveal that 272 cases of suicide were reported in 2016, which increased to 275 in the year 2017. About 263 people committed suicide in the year 2013 in Kashmir. The observers claim that the real number is believed to be far […]

Gauge levels at 5 PM

Gauge levels at 5 PM

Srinagar: Below is the gauge level at different junctures provided by Irrigation and flood department. River Jhelum Sangam = 20.44 ft Ram Munshibagh = 12.35 ft Asham = 4.5 ft Tributaries Vishow Nallah at Khudwani = 9.21 m Rambiyara Nallah at Vachi = 3.32 m Lidder Nallah at Batkoot =  1.68 m

CASO Launched in Shopian Area

CASO Launched in Shopian Area

Srinagar: A Cordon and Search Operation was launched by government forces following an input about militant movement in the Nagbal area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Friday. Reports said that 44 RR of Indian Army and Jammu Kashmir police have launched a massive search operation in the area. A Door to door search operation […]