Governor greets people on Jumat-ul-Vida
Srinagar : Governor Satya Pal Malik has conveyed his warm greetings to the people on the occasion of Jumat-ul-Vida. Governor observed that Jumat-ul-Vida is an auspicious time to offer special prayers and seek blessings of the Almighty. He prayed for the well-being and happiness of the people of the State.
Shopian shuts to remember Asiya, Neelofar
Srinagar: A complete shut down is being observed in south Kashmir’s Shopian district to commemorate the 10th death anniversary of Asiya and Neelofar. On this day in 2009, the life less bodies of Asiya (17)and her sister-in-law Neelofar (22) were recovered from Rambi Ara stream. The women were allegedly raped and then murdered after they […]
Encounter likely as forces launched cordon in Sopore village, internet suspended
Sopore : Government forces on Thursday morning launched a cordon and search operation in Sopore village of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports reaching GNS said that additional reinforcements of army and Special Operation Group of police have been rushed to Dangerpora village in Sopore area as chances of encounter between forces and militants believed to […]
Dr. Farooq calls for collective efforts against rise of communalism
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Wednesday asserted that the secular visage of the country was reeling under the threat from the surge of communalism in the country, saying that need of the hour calls for making collective efforts for the protection of religious freedom and rule of law […]
All party delegation from J&K should meet PM Modi on Article 35A, 370: Shah Faesal
Srinagar : President J&K Peoples Movement Shah Faesal today suggested that a delegation of all political parties from J&K State should immediately call on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to share with him the concerns regarding abrogation of Article 35A and Article 370. In a statement issued to KNS, JKPM chief underscored the need to build […]
Missing from May 25, Tral resident detained with assault rifle during CASO
Srinagar : Government forces on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a man who was missing from May 25 during a cordon-and-search operation at Nagpathri area of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. The forces also claimed to have recovered a weapon from his possession. A police officer told news agency GNS that a joint team of army’s […]
Two girls among 20 youth injured during clashes in Shopian
Srinagar : Two girls were among the twenty people who were injured on Wednesday during clashes after government forces launched a Cordon and Search Operation in Pinjoora village of Shopian district in South Kashmir. Reports said two girls one among the two girls identified as Insha Jaan, and another was not known immediately were […]
Jaitley asks Modi not to include him in cabinet for health reasons
Agencies Chandigarh: Senior BJP leader Arun Jaitley on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking him not to include him in the new cabinet owing to health reasons. The former finance minister said that during the past 18 months he had had serious health challenges. In the letter that he shared on the social […]
Traffic chaos ahead of Eid hits business; KEA seeks Guv’s intervention
Srinagar : Expressing serious concern over traffic chaos, the Kashmir Economic Alliance, Chairman, Haji Muhammad Yasin Khan said the mess on valley roads has badly affected business activities in the Valley. In a statement issued to KNS, Khan who also heads the Kashmir Traders and Manufacturers Federation said, prospective shopping ahead of the Eid was […]
Militant retrieved alive from Kulgam gunfight site
Agencies Srinagar: A militant was retrieved alive from the debris in Mohammadpora area of Kulgam district after forces called off the operation as they couldn’t find any dead body in the rubble. Soon after the forces left the spot facing intense stone pelting, the locals immediately converged at the spot and were able to bring […]
