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Civilian injured in shelling along LoC In Poonch

Civilian injured in shelling along LoC In Poonch

Srinagar, Nov 26: A civilian was injured in mortar shelling by Pakistan army along Line of Control in Kirni village of Poonch district, officials said on Thursday. They said at about 1330 hours, Pakistan army initiated “unprovoked ceasefire violation” by firing small arms and mortar shells along LoC in Qasba and Kirni sectors in the […]

PAGD representatives possess all the qualifications for being jailed: BJP leader Darakshshan

PAGD representatives possess all the qualifications for being jailed: BJP leader Darakshshan

Srinagar November 25: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spokesperson Dr Darakhshan Andrabi has alleged that all major opposition leaders associated with PAGD  were involved in scams of different natures which were being unearthed by the investigating agencies. While speaking to the party workers of south Srinagar area, Dr Darakhshan Andrabi said that from Cricket Board Scam, […]

434-km-long Srinagar-Ladakh strategic highway closed to traffic for the fourth day

434-km-long Srinagar-Ladakh strategic highway closed to traffic for the fourth day

Ganderbal Nov 26:The 434-km-long Srinagar-Ladakh highway is closed to traffic for the fourth day in a row, leaving hundreds of small and large vehicles stranded in Kargil, Dras, Sonamarg, Gagangir and Kullan. According to the Meteorological Department, the Srinagar-Ladakh highway has been closed for traffic as a precautionary measure due to snowfall in the upper […]

COVID-19: SKIMS cancels winter vacations of all faculty members

COVID-19: SKIMS cancels winter vacations of all faculty members

Srinagar, Nov 26: In view of ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, winter vacations sanctioned to faculty members of the SKIMS and its Medical College Bemina and staff members except leave sanctioned on medical grounds/maternity leave stand cancelled. “As such it is impressed upon all the faculty and staff members to remain available at their places of posting […]

DDC polls: Former ministers, ex-MLAs join electoral fray

DDC polls: Former ministers, ex-MLAs join electoral fray

Srinagar, Nov 25: A number of former ministers and legislators in Jammu & Kashmir have also joined electoral fray for becoming members of the district development councils, as elections for Legislative Assembly of the Union Territory seems nowhere in sight. Details reveal that former minister and Congress leader Taj Mohiuddin has joined electoral battleground from Parenpillan, […]

Trooper injured in accidental fire

Trooper injured in accidental fire

Budgam, Nov 26: A trooper sustained critical injuries after his service rifle went off accidently inside CRPF camp in Humhama area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. He was shifted in critical condition to the army’s 92 Base Hospital, official sources said. They said that the condition of the trooper was critical even as the reason […]

Covid 19 cases in JK: 489 new fresh cases, 12 die

Covid 19 cases in JK: 489 new fresh cases, 12 die

Srinagar, Nov 25: Thirty-three travelers were among 489 fresh covid-19 cases reported in Jammu and Kashmir in last 24 hours, taking the total count to 107819. Besides, 12 more people died due to the deadly disease. Of the new COVID infection cases, 264 were from Jammu Division and 225 from Kashmir Division. Giving district-wise details, […]

PDP Condemns Waheed Parra’s arrest, says ‘it is clear attempt by central agency meddling into the electoral process’

PDP Condemns Waheed Parra’s arrest, says ‘it is clear attempt by central agency meddling into the electoral process’

Srinagar, Nov 25: Ahead of the DDC election, the Government of India through its ruthless brigade arrested Waheed Ur Rehman Para, the Peoples Democratic Party said in a statement issued to media. The PDP said the DDC elections  was purportedly supposed to give an opportunity to a new youth leadership in Jammu and Kashmir, “PDP’s […]

Avalanche warning in higher reaches for 11 districts of J&K, Leh

Avalanche warning in higher reaches for 11 districts of J&K, Leh

Srinagar, Nov 25: Authorities on Wednesday issued avalanche warning for eleven districts of Jammu and Kashmir besides Leh district of Ladakh. “Medium danger (yellow alert) avalanche warning has been issued by Disaster Management Authority for higher reaches of District Kishtwar, Kupwara and Bandipora,” officials said. “Besides, low danger (yellow alert) avalanche warning exists for higher […]