Assad to visit North Korea, meet Kim Jong Un: North Korean News Agency

Assad to visit North Korea, meet Kim Jong Un:  North Korean News Agency

Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is all set to visit North Korea to meet  President Kim Jong Un, Reuters reported “I am going to visit the DPRK and meet HE Kim Jong Un,” , reuters quoted Assad as saying  on May 30, North Korea’s KCNA news agency reported, using the initials of the country’s official name, […]

NIA arrests several youth from Shopian in connection with Nagrota case

NIA arrests several youth from Shopian in connection with Nagrota case

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) Saturday  conducted raids at various places in south Kashmir district and detained several youth for questioning in connection with Nagrota Army camp attack case. Official sources said that the NIA along with Special Operations Group (SOG) of J&K police and CRPF conducted raids last night in parts of Shopian, including […]

Transporters to observe strike on Monday over non fulfillment of demands

All J&K Transport Welfare Association, a Jammu-based organisation of public and commercial vehicles operators, Sunday  called for a state-wide strike of the transporters on  June 4 against non fulfillment of demands by the government . Addressing a press conference chairman of the association TS Wazir said the state government was ignoring their demands despite assurance […]

Grenade attack on Army camp in Tral

Suspected militants  on Sunday lobbed a rifle grenade at a 42 Rashtriya  Rifles  camp in Mandoora area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, reports said Reports  said that the grenade was lobbed at 42 RR army camp in Tral area which exploded near boundary wall. So far no reports of any injuries have been […]

Sultan of Swing Akram turns 52, happy birthday!

Sultan of Swing Akram turns 52, happy birthday!

Srinagar: Pakistan’s legendary cricketer Wasim Akram, considered to be the greatest left-arm speedster the game of cricket has produced ever, is celebrating his 52nd birthday today, on Sunday. Born on 3 June 1966, the ‘Sultan of Swing’ holds the record for most List-A wickets. At the age of 19, Akram made his international debut in […]

Weapon snatching bid foiled in Pulwama

Weapon snatching bid foiled in Pulwama

A weapon snatching bid from ex National conference leader’s house  by suspected militants  was foiled in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district, reports said Reports said that suspected militants attacked residence of ex National conference leader, Abdul Rashid Nengroo with an intention to loot arms , however cops averted the snatching bid No loss of life or […]

No summer vacations announced in J&K, news-reports baseless: Secretary school education

No summer vacations announced in J&K, news-reports  baseless: Secretary school education

Secretary School  Education Farooq Ahmed Shah, Sunday  clarified that School Education Department had not announced summer vacations for schools in Kashmir and winter zone areas of Jammu division. Shah said that news reports about summer vacations for schools in Kashmir valley and winter zone areas of Jammu division were ‘totally baseless’, “no summer vacations has […]

Fire breaks out at NHPC receiving station

Fire breaks out at NHPC receiving station

Fire broke out on Sunday in receiving station national hydroelectric power corporation( NHPC) Boniyar in Uri area of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Reports said Reports said that fire tenders rushed to the spot to douse the flames.

Youth drowns in Pattan

Youth drowns in Pattan

A youth namely Suhail Ahmad Hajam belonging to Trikulbal Pattan drowned in a river in Pattan area of Baramulla district on Saturday evening while taking a bath, Reports said Reports said that Hajam drowned when he was taking a bath in a river in his native village.

Two BSF troopers killed, 11 civilians injured in firing along LOC

Two BSF troopers killed, 11 civilians injured in firing along LOC

At least two border security forces (BSF) troopers Sunday were killed along LOC in firing by Pakistan, Reports said Reports said 11 civilians including one Jammu and Kashmir cop were also injured in firing from Pakistani side in Pragwal, Kanachak and Gharkhal areas along International border . This comes after the announcement of the 2003 […]