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IMD issues 72 hour warning, thunderstorms and heavy rains predicted across northern India

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that several towns of Northern India including Aligarh, Meerut, Panipat, Alwar, Rohtak and their adjoining areas would be hit by thunderstorms and rains before noon. Media reports said   Over the past week, thunderstorms and dust storms have wreaked havoc across northern and eastern parts of the country. Reports […]

JRL calls for peaceful protests on Friday

JRL calls for peaceful protests on Friday

Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), while making an appeal to “freedom loving people” of Kashmir to organize peaceful protests in every nook and corner of the state after Friday prayers in “solidarity to our Palestinian brothers” on18 May 2018. Joint Resistance Leadership including Syed Ali Geelani, Dr. Molvi Mohammad Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik, in […]

Encounter starts at Shopian

Encounter starts at Shopian

Encounter broke out between militants and government forces’ in Jamanagri area of Shopian on Wednesday, sources said. According to sources two two to three militants are believed to be trapped. More details awaited.

New Delhi to halt security operations in Kashmir during Ramadhan

New Delhi to halt security operations in Kashmir during Ramadhan

SRINAGAR: New Delhi has instructed forces’ including army not to launch operations in Jammu and Kashmir during the holy month of Ramadhan, government said on Wednesday. The government said that the home minister Raj Nath Singh has informed Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, regarding this decision taken by the center.

Blasts heard in Chattabal, 2 injured

Blasts heard in Chattabal, 2 injured

At least two persons were injured after mysterious blast exploded at Chattabal area on Wednesday. Initial reports said that two persons were injured in the blast. The injured persons have been identified as Manzoor Ahmed Bhat, 35, son of Sonauallah Bhat, Junaid Ahmed, 6. Meanwhile, forces have cordoned off the area to nab the assailants.

Mental health awareness programme begins in Kashmir University 

Mental health awareness programme begins in Kashmir University 

A one-day long awareness programme on mental health in Kashmir, organized by Beadaar-an initiative by Ittifaq- is underway at the University of Kashmir in Srinagar. Mental health professionals, experts, professional hands and journalists are expected to speak on the theme ‘Let’s talk mental health’ on Wednesday. The programme is divided into various segments which include […]

No place is safe in Kashmir-Omar

No place is safe in Kashmir-Omar

Former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah on Wednesday said “no place is safe any longer in Kashmir”. Reacting on a rifle snatching incident at the Kashmir University’s Rumi Gate, Omar in a tweet said: “They are even snatching rifles outside Kashmir University now. It doesn’t look like any place in Kashmir is safe […]