Mirwaiz appeals for unity, warns of sectarian divide
Srinagar : Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Monday appealed the people of Kashmir to maintain unity and vigil in view of the “mischievous forces” waiting to create a sectarian divide. Taking to micro-blogging site Twitter, Mirwaiz said, “Fervent Appeal to all peple of Kashmir to maintain unity and vigil especially in view of […]
Train service suspended on Srinagar-Baramulla track
Srinagar : Train services have been suspended between Srinagar and Baramulla as a precautionary measure on Monday following massive protests against the rape of a 3-year-old girl in Bandipora. “We have suspended train services between Srinagar-Baramulla in north Kashmir for security reasons,” a railway official said. However, trains continued to chug on Budgam-Srinagar-Islamabad – Qazigund […]
One-way traffic resume on highway, Mughal and Ladakh roads
Agencies Srinagar-Jammu highway was through for one-way and vehicles will ply from Srinagar to Jammu on Monday, official sources said. Meanwhile, the highway linking Ladakh region with Kashmir and historic 86-km-long Mughal road are also through for one-way traffic on Monday, sources told a news agency. Despite forces convoy day on Sunday, only stranded vehicles […]
Governor expresses shock, pain over Bandipora rape incident
SRINAGAR: Governor Satya Pal Malik has expressed shock and pain over the extremely heinous incident of rape of a 3-year-old girl from Bandipora district. On learning about the unfortunate incident, Governor immediately spoke to S P Pani, IGP Kashmir and took a detailed review of the ongoing investigations into the case. He directed the IGP to […]
Two suspected militants held, AK-47, cash seized in Ramban district
Agencies Jammu: Two suspected militants were arrested in a joint operation of Army and Police with AK-47 and cash worth crores in Gool area of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. “Two persons have been arrested with Ak-47 rifle and a cash worth Rs 1.5 crore in Hara area of Gool in […]
J&K Bank announces 40-marks uniform cut-off for PO prelims
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Bank on Monday announced a uniform cut-off of 40 marks for Probationary Officer (Preliminary) examination across the state. “In view of the various representations received from candidates & also the directions from the Hon’ble Governor, Bank has decided to declare a uniform cut off of 40 across the state in […]
Enquiry of Bandipora rape incident on fast track basis: Div Com
SRINAGAR: Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan on Monday appealed people to maintain peace and assured a fast track probe to ensure justice to Bandipora rape victim. “We have instructions from the Governor to hold a time-bound probe into the case. I am personally monitoring the case,” he said at a press conference in Srinagar. […]
Bandipora minor’s rape: Police summons school Principal, clerk over DOB certificate issuance
Agencies Srinagar: Police on Monday summoned Principal and clerk of a private school to probe the issuance of Date of Birth (DOB) certificate in favour of a youth accused in rape of 3-year-old girl in Sumbal area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. A police official said Ali Mohammad Thakur, Principal High School Islamia Educational Trust […]
Bandipora minor’s rape : Youth critically injured as clashes rock Valley
Srinagar : A 23-year-old youth was injured critically as clashes and protests against rape of minor girl from Sumbal rocked several parts of Kashmir Valley. Reports said that a peaceful protest march led by social activist and senior Advocate Syed Mujeeb u Rehman was held in Anantnag district of south Kashmir demanding justice for 3 […]
Protests in Baramulla, Sopore against rape of 3 year old
Srinagar: Protests were reported at various places in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday against the rape of a minor girl in Sumbal area of Bandipora district last week. Demanding stern punishment against the accused, scores of protesters assembled at Hygam in Baramulla and blocked the Srinagar-Baramulla national highway for several hours. Protests were also […]
