Srinagar: The mobile internet facilities continued to remain suspended for the third consecutive day in southern districts of Kashmir including Anantnag, Pulwama, Shopian and Kulgam. The internet facility was suspended on Saturday following the killing of three civilians in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. The suspension of the services has adversely affected thousands of students, job […]
Srinagar: Normal life came to standstill in Kashmir on Sunday as the valley observed complete shutdown to mark the second death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, who was killed along with his two associates by government forces in Kokernag on this day in 2016. On his death anniversary the native village of Burhan […]
Aiming to bring world attention to the protection of children in armed conflict, the UN Security Council is going to hold a high-level open debate on children and armed conflict with the theme “Protecting Children Today Prevents Conflict Tomorrow” on Monday, media reports said. Media reports said that the meeting will be chaired by Swedish […]
Srinagar: According to the Hawoora villagers of Redwani area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, the clashes between the local youth and the goverenment forces erupted after the former refused to show the Idenity Cards (ID). “The mayhem happened in Redwani after the local youth refused to show ID cards to the forces,” locals told The […]
Srinagar: Following the killing of three civilians and injuring dozens in the hands of government forces in Redwani area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, Governor N.N. Vohra convened a high level meeting at the Raj Bhavan to review the security situation in Kashmir Valley. Governor had especially invited Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander, […]
Srinagar: In view of the death anniversary of slain Hizb commander Burhan Wani, the goverenment has decided to impose restrictions in Srinagar areas on Sunday. Officials in the district administration said that the restrictions will be imposed in the districts falling under the jurisdiction of seven police stations including Khanyar, Nowahatta, Safa Kadal, Maharaj […]
Srinagar: Three civilians including a teenage girl were killed allegedly in government forces action during clashes amid cordon-and-search operation in Redwani area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday. Official sources told that a joint team of army, SOG and CRPF launched the cordon in Hawoora area of Khudwani near Redwani area. Soon after the […]
Srinagar: A 45-year-old man was injured after unknown gunmen opened fire upon him in Pulwama district of south Kashmir while as a soldier shot himself in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. Reports said that the unidentified gunmen fired upon Molvi Mohd Ashraf Thoker at Parigam. Ashraf, a resident of Bijbehara, received multiple bullets in both […]
Srinagar: The government has said that the efforts are underway for operationalisation of night-landing facilities at Srinagar Airport and all the requisite requirements will be met soon in this regard. While reviewing the modalities to start night-landing of flights at the Srinagar airport, divisional commisioner Kashmir, Baseer Khan said Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) […]
Srinagar: The government has cancelled the attachment of all the government employees citing ensuring of smooth functioning of departments as the prime reason. “With a view to ensuring smooth functioning of various departments/offices the instructions are hereby issued for compliance by all concerned,” an order issued by the General Administration(GAD) said. The order said that […]
