Kashmir shuts to mourn civilian, militant killings
Srinagar:A complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir following a separatist’s shutdown call against the recent killings in Kashmir. All the shops and other business establishments are closed across the valley, however, a thin movement of traffic is seen on roads. Earlier, five militants, two civilians and two army men were killed in separate gunfights […]
Cong is biggest, oldest party; should run govt and be in PM chair: Azad
New Delhi: Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Friday said that it wasn’t true that Congress would not claim or was not interested in the Prime Minister post. “Of course we are the biggest and oldest political party. If we have to run the government for five years biggest political party should be given a […]
Curfew imposed in Bhaderwah town after man shot dead by cow vigilantes
Bhaderwah:The killing of a middle aged man allegedly by so-called “cow vigilantes” in this frontier town on Thursday triggered wide spread protest and outrage, forcing administration to impose curfew. A local while giving the details of the incident said that 3 persons were heading towards their native place -Mohalla Qilla Bhaderwah at 2 am on […]
Tourism Industry on edge
There is no tourist season even after the claims by the authorities that tourist traffic will pick-up on this month of May. There is grim picture being given by the stakeholders of the industry in Kashmir Valley and they claim that there is no improvement in tourist traffic. Most of these stakeholders have said […]
Mayawati comes out in support of Mamata Banerjee
Agencies Lucknow: Rallying behind Mamata Banerjee, BSP supremo Mayawati Thursday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP President Amit Shah of targeting the West Bengal chief minister as part of a conspiracy and said it reflected a “dangerous attitude”. A day after the Election Commission curtailed campaigning in West Bengal, Mayawati charged that the poll body […]
JRL calls for shutdown on Friday against killings in Kashmir
Srinagar : Joint Resistence Leadership (JRL) Thursday called for a shutdown in Kashmir on Friday against the killings in the valley. JRL, an amalgam of senior seperatist leaders, said even in the holy month of Ramzaan there was “no letup in killings and bloodshed” in Kashmir as civilians, armed youth or even Indian forces are […]
Man Shot Dead In Bhaderwah, Curfew Imposed
BHADERWAH — A man was killed after unknown persons fired upon him at Nalthi Pull area of Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir around midnight. Official sources said that the man identified as Nayeem Shah, a resident of Mohalla Qilla Bhaderwah was fired upon around 2 am, leading to his on the spot death, […]
South Kashmir: Curfew imposed in Pulwama, shutdown in Shopian
Srinagar : Following an encounter in Dalipora Pulwama which ended with the killing of three militants, army man and a civilian on Thursday early morning, a curfew has been imposed in the district to maintain the law and order situation in the district. The three slain militants killed in Delipora gunfight were identified as Naseer […]
Pulwama gunfight: Slain militants identified
Srinagar: The three militants who were killed in a gunfight with forces at Dolipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday have been identified. Police spokesman said that the slain militants are Naseer Pandith of Karimabad Pulwama, Umar Mir of Bethipora Shopian and Khalid, a commander from Pakistan. The slain trio were affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammad […]
Gunfight erupts in Kandi forest area in northern Kashmir
Srinagar : A fierce gunfight breaks out between the security forces and militants in Kandi forests of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. An official said that the gunfight broke out today morning. A joint team of army’s 47 RR, 28 RR and SOG launched a cordon-and-search operation at Portel Nad and Razdan Nad – upper reaches […]
