713 people killed in accidents in J&K in the year 2021

713 people killed in accidents in J&K in the year 2021

Srinagar, Dec 24: The year 2021 has claimed lives of 713 people in road accidents, a figure which is eight times more than those killed by bullets in the conflict ravaged J&K, official data reveals. As per the data compiled by the J&K Traffic Police Departmen, 5036 accidents happened in J&K from January to November […]

J&K administration sets-up witness protection fund

J&K administration sets-up witness protection fund

Srinagar, Dec 24: The administration of Jammu & Kashmir has ordered the creation of a corpus fund to be known as the “witness protection fund” for meeting the expenses of the “witness protection scheme”-2018. In an order copy the UT’s Home department has ordered creation of the “witness protection fund” for meeting expenses incurred on […]

UN Adopts Resolution Clearing Way for Aid to Afghanistan

UN Adopts Resolution Clearing Way for Aid to Afghanistan

Kabul: The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Wednesday adopted a resolution which exempts humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan from sanctions and clears the path to bring basic vital support to millions of Afghans, Tolo news reported. The resolution was designed and proposed by the US and was adopted by the members of the security council. […]

IGP Kashmir visits family of cop who was killed in Bijbehra

IGP Kashmir visits family of cop who was killed in Bijbehra

Srinagar, December 24:  Inspectors General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar on Friday visited family of late ASI Mohd Ashraf Dar at Awantipora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Dar was killed in a militant attack couple of days ago at Bijbhera in Anantnag district of South Kashmir. Accompanied by other Police officers, the IGP offered […]

Militant killed in Anantnag gunfight in South Kashmir

Militant killed in Anantnag gunfight in South Kashmir

Srinagar, December 24: A militant has been killed in an ongoing gunfight with goverenment forces in Arwani area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday. Official sources said  that one militant has been killed so far in the gunfight. However the identity of slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier a joint team of […]

‘Measures of coercion can buy you some time but will not bring peace’: Mehbooba Mufti

‘Measures of coercion can buy you some time but will not bring peace’: Mehbooba Mufti

Jammu, Dec 23: Asserting that theatrics of peace being played by the central government in Jammu and Kashmir was proving counterproductive, former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti Thursday said that the administration after hurting dignity and special identity of the erstwhile state was now eyeing on land and properties of […]

J&K Reports 3 Covid-19 Deaths, 132 Fresh Cases

J&K Reports 3 Covid-19 Deaths, 132 Fresh Cases

Srinagar, Dec 23: Jammu and Kashmir reported three deaths due to covid-19 while 132 fresh cases were reported in the last 24 hours, officials said on Thursday. 27 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 105 from Kashmir, taking the overall tally to 340293. There were three deaths reported from Kashmir division […]

Two militant associates held in Budgam: Police

Two militant associates held in Budgam: Police

Budgam, Dec 23: Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday claimed to have arrested two Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) militant associates in Budgam district and recovered arms and ammunition from their possession. A police spokesman in a statement said that “along with 02 RR & 79 Bn CRPF, police arrested two militant associates affiliated with LeT and recovered incriminating […]

Man detained for objectionable social media post in Poonch

Man detained for objectionable social media post in Poonch

Poonch, Dec 23: Jammu and Kashmir police in Poonch arrested a man and initiated legal proceedings for allegedly posting an objectionable post on social media platform. The detained person has been identified as Shakoor Ahmed Bhat, son of Mohammad Yousaf Bhat of Keegam Shopian. Police said that the man has shared sensitive social media post […]