IS suicide bombers attack Pakistani security post, killing 3
Karachi: Two heavily-armed Islamic State bombers attacked a security post in Pakistan’s restive Balochistan province , killing at least three paramilitary soldiers and injuring four others. Two bombers attacked the check post of paramilitary Frontier Corps (FC) near Mastung city of the province, a security official said yesterday. One attacker was killed in the exchange […]
IAF pilot dies after fighter jet crashes near Gujarat’s Jamnagar
An Indian Air Force Jaguar fighter jet on Tuesday crashed in Gujarat’s Kutch district soon after it took off from the Jamnagar air base, killing a senior officer who was piloting the aircraft, a defence spokesperson said. Air Commodore Sanjai Chauhan, the Air Officer Commanding Air Force Station Jamnagar, who was flying the deep penetration […]
NIA arrests third Kashmiri in 2016 Nagrota attack
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Tuesday claimed that it arrested a third accused in connection with an attack at the Nagrota Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir in November 2016 in which seven soldiers were killed. Ashiq Baba of Alochibagh locality in Srinagar was arrested by the NIA in a joint operation with Jammu […]
Clashes erupt in Pulwama, family demands return of dead body
Srinagar: Clashes broke out between the youth and government on the third consecutive day, today in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district against the alleged killing of Lajoora missing youth in Tanghdar sector on May 25. Reports said that the areas including Washbugh Chowk, Dangerpora Chowk and Murran Chowk of the town observed complete shutdown and protested […]
Hailstorm wrecks havoc in Shopian, Baramulla
Srinagar: Strong winds rattled the summer capital city, Srinagar on Tuesday which were followed by rain. The strong winds compelled authorities to cut the electric supply in most parts of the city, local sources said. Meanwhile, a heavy hailstorm hit north Kashmir’s Baramulla. The hailstorm, according to local sources damaged crops at various areas of […]
Youths can question resistance leaders, says Mirwaiz
Srinagar : Hurriyat (m) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq lambasted the national media while terming it shallow and frustrated after a video of a Kashmiri youth questioning Hurriyat was misused by the sections of Delhi based media. Taking to social networking site Twitter Mirwaiz wrote: “Indian media repeatedly exposes their shallowness and frustration! The Youth of […]
Mercury touches 35 degree Celsius in Kashmir
The heat wave is continuing in Kashmir and the temperature reached to 35 degree Celsius on Monday, which as per the IMD website was the highest so far this season. The department says there will be no respite from the heat wave till June 07. They have predicted rain at some isolated places from June […]
Govt for efficient transport management for schools: Div Com
SRINAGAR, JUNE 04 : Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday reviewed the traffic management system of schools in Kashmir valley wherein he emphasized on the enforcement of route plans, colour coding and sustained action against traffic rules violation. The Divisional Commissioner received the feedback and the work done in this regard from all districts. The meeting was informed […]
Rights activist Irom Sharmila meets Chief Minister
SRINAGAR, Well known human and democratic rights activist, Irom Sharmila called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. The rights activist briefed the Chief Minister about the activities during her stay here. She also briefed her about many initiatives she is associated with and which are aimed at empowerment of local women. Mehbooba Mufti […]
JeM claims responsibility of Sopore IED blast
Srinagar : Jaish-e-Mohammad militant outfit on Monday claimed responsibility for an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast in Sopore town on government forces. “Our cadres trigger the IED in which several Indian security force personnel were injured and the vehicle also got damaged at Nathipora,” a spokesman of the militant organization told GNS in a statement issued here. Earlier, SSP […]
