Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) chairperson Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has said that former Norwegian Prime Minister to Kashmir had a go ahead from New Delhi. In an interview to New Delhi based Hindustan Times, Mirwaiz while responding to a question whether “centre had given him the go-ahead”, he said: “Definitely, there has been some interest on […]
Jammu: Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office, Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that the ‘so-called’ mainstream politicians of Kashmir are more dangerous than separatist leaders, because the stand of separatists is relatively predictable but the stand of mainstream politicians is absolutely unpredictable and subject to variations depending upon the political expediency of the […]
Srinagar: At least three militants including a 14 year old were killed during the 18- hour long encounter in Mujgund area, located on the outskirts of Srinagar city. Government forces, including army, have to use heavy fire power to over power the militants who were changing positions. During the course of gun battle, the heavy […]
Srinagar: The police have identified the identities of three militants killed during the 18-hour long gunfight in Mujgund area located in outskirts of Srinagar city. The police identified the two militants as Mudasir Parray, Saquib Mushtaq, both hailing from Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipore district. The police identified the third militant as Alu Bhai, […]
Srinagar: Government forces on Sunday burst teargas shells and opened fire to disperse the demonstrators, who tried to disrupt operation against militants trapped inside a house in Srinagar outskirts. Official sources said that hundreds of protesters, mostly youth, hit the streets at Mujgund in city outskirts after fresh firing erupted in the wee hours on […]
Srinagar: Three militants were killed and government forces personnel were injured in an 18-hour-long encounter, which ensued on Saturday afternoon after forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Srinagar outskirts. Meanwhile, authorities have suspended internet services in the summer capital, Srinagar, as a precautionary measure to prevent spreading of rumours. Official sources said […]
Srinagar: Despite severe allegations of financial irregularities by an employee in the office of Executive Engineer Roads and Buildings department (RRCR Divn), the department has failed to initiate action against the official. Sources told The Kashmir Press that an employee Mehraj-ud-Din who is engaged as Works Supervisor in R&B department has been retained by the […]
Srinagar: Security forces have eliminated over 230 militants in Jammu and Kashmir this year so far, while there has been a dip in injuries caused due to stone pelting, officials said Saturday. As many as 51 militants were killed in the 80-day period from June 25 to September 14, while 85 militants were killed between September […]
Srinagar: The Army soldier who is suspected of killing a policeman during Bulandshahr violence in Uttar Pradesh has been detained by his unit in Jammu and Kashmir and will be handed over to Uttar Pradesh Police on Saturday, India Today reported. Jitendra Malik, alias Jeetu Fauji, was detained from 22 Rashtriya Rifles Army camp in […]
Srinagar: Kashmir Economic Alliance Saturday accused the Jammu and Kashmir government of victimising traders in the grab of Lakhanpur entry post. In a statement, Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) Chairman Yasin Khan said the DC Sales Tax has been deliberately seizing good laden trucks headed to Kashmir to “further crumble the economy of Kashmir”. “The trucks […]
