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Pakistan asks India to allow UN commission of Inquiry to Kashmir

Pakistan asks India to allow UN commission of Inquiry to Kashmir

Srinagar: The FO spokesman Dr Muhammad Faisal Friday urged India to allow UN Commission of Inquiry to probe human rights violations in what he termed as ‘India-held Kashmir’, Dawn.com reported. The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights had recommended a Commission of Inquiry – the highest level UN probe to ascertain facts about massive […]

Yatra progressing smoothly, over 2.80 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance

Yatra progressing smoothly, over 2.80 lakh pilgrims pay obeisance

Srinagar: The yatra was progressing smoothly from Baltal and Pahalgam base camps to holy Amarnath cave shrine in south Kashmir Himalayas, where so far over 2.80 lakh pilgrims have paid obeisance till Thursday evening. No yatri was allowed from Jammu to leave for Kashmir today though 34 pilgrims at Nunwan Pahalgam base camp left for […]

Encounter ensues between militants, GF in Bandipora

Srinagar: An encounter ensued between militants and security forces in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Friday. Massive clashes erupted at Hajin between security forces and protestors, who tried to disrupt the operation against the militants. Official sources told UNI that following specific information about presence of militants, a joint search operation was launched by Special […]

India Pakistan troops trade gunfire in Poonch

India Pakistan troops trade gunfire in Poonch

Srinagar: India Pakistan troops Friday traded gunfire along Line of Control in poonch district of Jammu. According to sources Pakistan violated ceasefire at LOC by opening fire on the forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district of Jammu The fire was retaliated from the Indian Army, official sources said.

Army man killed in Handwara gunfight, operation underway

Army man killed in Handwara gunfight, operation underway

Handwara: An army solider was killed in a gunfight between government forces and militants on Friday in Kralgund Handwara in northern Kashmir’s kupwara district. An army solider sustained injuries during gunfight and was evacuated to nearby health centre. ” Rifleman Rambabu Sahi succumbed to injuries,” officials said. Ealrier  cordon cordon was laid in the area […]

Govt to enhance financial powers of Div Coms, DCs

Govt to enhance financial powers of Div Coms, DCs

Srinagar:The Governor’s Administration in J&K mulls enhancing financial powers of the Divisional and Deputy Commissioners given their increasing role in development administration.   This information was given at a meeting convened here on Thursday under the chairmanship of Principal Secretary Finance, Navin K Choudhary to review the working of the newly created Expenditure Management Cell […]

Bakery Unit Sealed, 5 fined for non-adherence to hygienic norms

SRINAGAR: A team of Food Safety Wing officers of the Drugs & Food Safety Organization on Thursday inspected various bakery manufacturing units in Downtown Srinagar as part of the food inspection drive launched by the department in the district ahead of the Eid festival.   During the inspection, several bakery units were found unhygienic and their manufactured […]

Expedite trial in cases of violence against women: Chief Justice J&K

Expedite trial in cases of violence against women: Chief Justice J&K

SRINAGAR:  Chief Justice, J&K High Court, Justice Gita Mittal today said there is a need to expedite trial in cases of atrocities and domestic violence against women.   She made these remarks during her maiden visit to District Court Complex Moominabad here.Chief Justice was accompanied by Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey and Justice Alok Aradhe. . During the interaction, Justice […]