Taliban kill 30 policemen in western Afghanistan, officials say
Afghan officials say the Taliban have killed 30 policemen in a blistering overnight attack in western Farah province. Provincial council member Dadullah Qani said on Thursday that the onslaught on the police outpost in the province’s district of Khaki Safed began late on Wednesday and continued for more than four hours. In Kabul, lawmaker Samiullah […]
Omar says Afridi clearly supported freedom for Kashmir
Srinagar : National Conference Vice President Omar Abdullah questioned Shahid Afridi’s statement on Kashmir being ‘celebrated in sections of the Indian media’, underlining that the former Pakistan cricketer clearly supported freedom for Kashmir. “I don’t get what sections of the Indian media are celebrating WRT #ShahidAfridi’s statement. Forget what he said about Pakistan’s 4 provinces, […]
MLA Shopian anguished over pesky power supply in Shopian
Srinagar : MLA Shopian Adv. Mohd Yousuf Bhat has expressed anguish over the pesky power supply in Shopian. The power scenario in Shopian has worsened since last snowfall and has taken the toll on the entire population of the district. In a statement issued to KNS, Adv Mohd Yousuf Bhat said “it is surprising to […]
BJP’s Chander Mohan is mayor Jammu Municipal Corporation
Srinagar: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Chander Mohan Gupta Thursday was elected as the new mayor of Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). While Gupta polled 45 votes, his nearest rival, Vijay Choudhary, an Independent backed by the Congress got 30 votes. Gupta was a treasurer in JK unit of the BJP. He won in the municipal election […]
Weather to remain dry till November 22 : MeT
After fresh snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir in the last 24 hours, the Met office on Thursday forecast improvement in the weather conditions. “Weather is likely to improve in Jammu and Kashmir from today. We are expecting dry weather till November 21,” a Met official said. He said that the night’s […]
Kathua victim’s family drops lawyer Deepika Rajawat
Srinagar: The family of the eight-year-old Kathua rape and murder victim has decided to drop their lawyer Deepika Rajawat as she has barely been available at the court hearings, the victim’s father has said. Those close to the family said he has moved an application in the Pathankot court in Punjab, where the case was earlier shifted. It said that Rajawat shall not represent […]
Narrow escape for police team after snow avalanche hit Zojila Pass
Ganderbal: Station House Officer (SHO) Sonamarg and his team had a narrow escape after an avalanche roared down a mountain at Zojila pass area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Wednesday evening. Officials said that the incident happened at Zojila pass on Wednesday when a police party from Police station Sonamarg headed by Station House Officer Manzoor […]
Rana bats for positioning Durbar in Srinagar during winter, in Jammu during summer
JAMMU NOVEMBER 14- National Conference Provincial President Mr Devender Singh Rana on Wednesday strongly pitched for positioning the Durbar Move offices in Srinagar during the winter and in Jammu in the harsh summer months in order to provide respite to the people of both the provinces when they need it the most. Mr Rana, who […]
Removing officers on whims and fancies a new norm: NC
Srinagar, 14 November, 2018: National Conference on Wednesday censured the incumbent Srinagar Mayor for using his new found affection for the BJP and its General Secretary Ram Madhav to transfer an honest Police officer Mr. Basant Rath. In a statement issued from party headquarters Nawa e Subah, YNC Provincial President and former Mayor Salman Ali […]
Leave Kashmir for the sake of humanity: Afridi to India and Pakistan
SRINAGAR, : Former Pakistan international cricketer Shahid Afridi has asked India and Pakistan to leave Kashmir “for the sake of humanity” and let Kashmiris decide their own future. “Don’t give Kashmir to Pakistan or India either. Let them be independent. Humanity is big thing. Human are being killed there (Kashmir). It hurts to see humans are […]
