Clashes erupt during CASO in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar : Clashes broke out between the government forces and people in Tarigam village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday after forces launched cordon and search operation (CASO) in the area. Reports said that soon after the CASO was launched a group of youth appeared on streets pelted the forces with stones. Forces responded […]
Militant, his associate killed in Shopian shootout: J&K Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed that a militant and his “active associate” were killed in a brief shootout in south Kashmir’s Shopian district late last night. “During the preceding night, security forces at a checkpoint on Shopian Turkawangom Road at Mool Chitragam intercepted a Tavera vehicle,” said a police spokesman. He said […]
Kashmir must be resolved as per aspirations of people: Imran Khan at OIC summit
Leaders from across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met in Saudi Arabia early Saturday for the 14th session of the Islamic Summit, which follows two emergency Arab meetings the night before in Makkah criticising Iran’s behaviour and influence in countries like Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. The Muslim leaders discussed a breadth of critical issues, […]
Governor greets people on Shab-e-Qadr
Srinagar : Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday greeted the people on Shab-e-Qadr. In a message of greetings, Governor hoped that this auspicious occasion would bring peace, progress and prosperity in the State. Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
Controversial decision
The recent decision of the administration to amend the backward areas certificate act has raised some eyebrows in the political circles of Kashmir. Many of the recent orders of Governor Satya Pal Malik have not gone well with the political parties of Kashmir. They have repeatedly told Raj Bhawan to leave such decisions to the […]
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Tral
Srinagar: Encounter raged between militants and government forces on Friday afternoon in Midoora village of Tral township in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, reports said. This is the second encounter which broke out between militants and government forces in South Kashmir on Friday. Earlier, two militants and a civilian were killed in an encounter with […]
Army Colonel Shoots Self Dead At Siachen Glacier, Investigation Initiated
Srinagar : A senior Army officer died after he allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Siachen Glacier area of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Official sources told GNS that the army officer of Colonel rank namely Rohit Singh Solanki of 6 MAHAR regiment, posted at Siachen Glacier, shot […]
3 killed, 10 injured after SUV falls in gorge in Doda
Agencies BHADARWAH: Three people were killed and 10 others injured when an overloaded vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, the police said today. The accident took place on Thursday night when an SUV on its way to Bhalla in Doda district from Jammu skidded […]
Amit Shah is India’s new Home Minister, Rajnath gets Defence
Agencies New Delhi: BJP President Amit Shah who played a crucial role in the return of his party’s government at the Centre will be the new Home Minister in Modi 2.0 Cabinet while incumbent Rajnath Singh has moved to Defence, another high profile ministry. Outgoing Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will be the new Minister for Finance and […]
Two cops injured in Kishtwar gunfight
Agencies KISHTWAR — Two policemen were injured in an ongoing encounter at Marwah area of Kishtwar in Jammu division on Friday afternoon. Reports said that a joint team of army and SOG launched a cordon at Oppun village of Marwah today in the afternoon. SSP Kishtwar Shakti Kumar Pathak said that the gunfight broke out with the militants […]
