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 […]
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. […]
Srinagar: A “wanted” militant of Jaish-e-Mohammad, Fayaz Ahmed Lone, has been arrested from Srinagar by the Special Cell of Delhi police. News gathering agency ANI reported that lone was carrying a reward of Rs 2 Lakh on his head that was announced by Delhi police. “Non-bailable warrant had been issued against him. He was evading […]
Srinagar: The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoys moving to and from the Kashmir Valley will now be commandeered by a Superintendent of Police-rank officer, the paramilitary force has ordered in the wake of the Pulwama attack in which 40 personnel were killed during a similar movement. It also said a single motorcade will not have […]
Srinagar: The United States special envoy Zalmay Khalilzad, while recognising Pakistan’s neutrality in the Afghan peace process, has urged all Afghans to approach the forthcoming elections and the ongoing talks with the Taliban with equal seriousness. “Enter negotiations as if there were no elections, united as a country, and do elections as if there were no […]
Jammu: The armies of India and Pakistan Monday morning exchanged gunfire along the Line of Control in Shahpur and Kerni sectors of Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. A defence spokesperson said that at about 0745 hours, Pakistan initiated “unprovoked ceasefire violation” by shelling with mortars and firing of small arms. He said that the Indian Army is […]
At least 25 people have been killed as a massive storm hit several places in Nepal, the media reported. Besides, around 400 people have also been injured in the storm that hit the Himalayan country’s southern district of Bara and adjoining Parsa on Sunday evening, The Himalayan Times reported. According to the National Emergency Operation […]
Srinagar: Slamming National Conference (NC) vice president and former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, senior Peoples Conference leader Imran Ansari today said Jammu and Kashmir is not Abdullahs property. “It is not Omar Abdullah’s fathers rule. Kashmir is not their property. If it is, they should show it. Otherwise they should stop speaking […]
Srinagar: Asia’s largest tulip garden, which has about 12 lakh tulips of 51 varieties in its lap on the banks of world famous Dal Lake in the summer capital, Srinagar, was thrown open for gawking visitors from Sunday, marking the beginning of new tourism season in the Valley. The Tulip garden in the backdrop of […]
Jammu: At least five persons were killed and two injured when a taxi they were travelling in rolled down from the road in Darhal tehsil of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. “On Saturday night, one Tata Magic on its way from Rajouri to Darhal rolled down about 30 to 40 feet from road at […]
