Amarnath Yatra Resumes From Pahalgam Route
The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed on Friday from Pahalgam in the Kashmir Valley while it remains suspended for the third day from Baltal. “After improvement in weather, the pilgrims were allowed to move (towards the cave shrine) from the Pahalgam base camp. However, no one was allowed to proceed from Baltal (in Ganderbal district, also […]
Restrictions imposed in Nowhatta ahead of Burhan Wani anniversary
Authorities on Friday imposed restrictions in Nowhatta area of Srinagar city ahead of the second death anniversary of Hizbul Mujahideen ‘commander’ Burhan Wani. Due to the restrictions, there were no Friday prayers offered in historic Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta. In Srinagar, restrictions have been imposed in police station Nowhatta, as a precautionary measure to avoid […]
Militants attack NC leader’s residence in Tral, no damage
Srinagar: Militants on Friday hurled a grenade at the residence of National Conference Leader in south Kashmir’s Tral, sources said. They said that the grenade exploded outside the residence of Mohammad Ashraf Bhat and there was no damage. Bhat while confirming the attack told Kashmir Reader that the grenade exploded after hitting his neighbour’s house […]
Speaker chairs public durbar at Badoli; listens to grievances
KATHUA,:- Speaker Legislative Assembly, Dr. Nirmal Singh, today held a Public Durbar here at village Badoli of block Dinga Amb in Billawar constituency of Kathua during the final leg of his four-day tour. Dr. Singh said that these camps provide a platform to connect with the people and their concerns besides help in maintaining a […]
Persecution of youth the main legacy of the PDP-BJP Government – NC
Kulgam |: National Conference General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar on Thursday said persecution and harassment of the youth was the main legacy of the fallen PDP-BJP Government and said the opportunistic alliance was squarely responsible for pushing the youth towards alienation and disenchantment. Addressing a commemorating convention organized to pay tributes to Late Party […]
T20I Tri-series: Pakistan beat Australia comprehensively by 45 runs
HARARE: Pakistan defeated Australia comprehensively in the last match of T20I-triangular series in Zimbabwe. Left-arm pacer Shaheen Shah Afridi was the top performer as he took 3 wickets for 34 runs in his four overs. Afridi got the important wicket of Finch. Meanwhile, Muhammad Amir, Shadab Khan, Usman Shinwari, and Faheem Ashraf took one wicket each. […]
2 OGW’s of militants arrested in Anantnag: Police
Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested two over ground militant workers in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A police spokesperson said a joint naka was established by Anantnag Police and 1st RR of the army at interior Pazalpora Urenhall Road Crossing. “During naka checking, two suspicious persons were apprehended by the joint party,” he said. […]
Rajnath Singh reviews security, development and governance issues
Srinagar : Rajnath Singh, Union Home Minister held extended discussions with Governor N.N. Vohra to review security management, Yatra management, implementation of development programmes and governance issues in a meeting held at the Raj Bhavan here today. The meeting was attended by . Ajit Doval, National Security Advisor; . Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary; the […]
36-year-old policeman dies in hit-and-run case in Poonch
Srinagar : A 36-year-old policeman was crushed to death by a speedy tipper in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. Reports said that the mishap occurred when the tipper (JK02BJ-7035) hit a motorbike (PB32Q-4969) at Draba area resulting in on spot death of the bike rider. The tipper was on its way to […]
Modi govt’s ‘aggressive’ posture responsible for Indo-Pak stalemate, says Imran Khan
Karachi: Pak Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan has said that ousted prime minister Nawaz Sharif tried to improve the Indo-Pak relations but the “aggressive anti-Pakistan posture” of the Indian government resulted in the current stalemate between the two neighbours. The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) chief, whose party appears to be gaining ground ahead of the July 25 elections, […]
