Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) President Mehboba Mufti on Wednesday termed the safeguard of state’s special position as party’s top most priority, stating that PDP while being part of the government in the state didn’t compromise on its core ideology. “Every person in the state of Jammu and Kashmir is aware of the fact that […]
Srinagar: District Magistrate Srinagar, on Wednesday, directed all Petrol Pumps operating in Srinagar to provide fuel to only those who drive with a helmet on two-wheelers. The order issued from the office of the District Magistrate Srinagar said: “Now therefore in exercise of powers vested in me under section 144 CRPC, I Dr Syed Abid Rasheed […]
Srinagar: Members of Kashmir Journalist Association (KJA) on Wednesday formed a new body of its office bearers for a period of one year. The five-member executive body of the association that was designated here unanimously in a meeting includes Moazum Mohammad as its President, Mudassir Kul0o as General Secretary, Auqib Javeed as Treasurer, Shafat Farooq […]
Jammu: In a major setback the passengers, especially those travelling from here, are set to face hard times in coming days as Indigo has withdrawn three of its flights from Jammu Airport to major destinations. According to sources, Indigo has called off three of its important flights from Jammu to major destinations like Jaipur, Hyderabad, […]
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government on Wednesday removed an official from his post and attached him to office of collector land acquisition for his comments on politics on social media in Kishtwar district. Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Angrez Rana ordered the attachment of Patwari (revenue official) Abid Hussain Veeri following receipt of an inquiry report, […]
Jammu: An accused arrested in alleged rape case, managed to a give slip to police from court premises in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Wednesday. “A youth identified as Masood, son of Abdul Ghani Bhat, resident of village Manjmi, Teh Bhagwah, District Doda, was arrested in connection with the crime two […]
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has called for severe punishment to those accused in the brutal murder and rape of the minor girl in Uri in northern Kashmir’s Baramulla district. In a tweet, Mirwaiz expressed shock over the incident and said: “The heartlessness and moral turpitude shown by the perpetrators of this […]
Srinagar: The government forces have allegedly ransacked the house of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen militant, Lateef Ahmad Dar in Dogripora area of Awantipora late Tuesday evening. The family of Dar and their neighbours also alleged that they were beaten up by the forces during the late night operation. SSP Awantipora Muhammad Zahid told The Kashmir Press that the […]
Srinagar: A 55-year-old man was electrocuted in Sopore town on Wednesday. Identified as Muhammad Sultan Dar, local sources said that Dar received electric shock when he was repairing a fault at his home at Neharpora village Wednesday morning. Dar was rushed to Sub-District hospital Sopore where the doctors declared him brought dead.
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir police have sought general public help to identify a suspect who is wanted in a theft case. Wednesday afternoon the Srinagar police released the photographs of the suspect who is seen pillion riding with a biker. The police statement said: “Police station Sadder received a complaint regarding a theft in […]
