Dera chief’s former driver moves HC
Chandigarh, Sep 29(Agencies) Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh’s former driver Khatta Singh today moved the Punjab and Haryana High Court seeking to record afresh his statement into the case of killing of cult’s former manager Ranjit Singh. Earlier, a special CBI court in Panchkula had dismissed the plea of Khatta Singh on September […]
China beefs up security on border with India
Beijing, Sep 29 (IANS) China has stepped up security on its border with India, North Korea and Myanmar ahead of the key Communist Party Congress next month. The once-in-a-five-year meet is China’s most important political event. The authorities would not like to risk any event which disrupts the meeting where Chinese President Xi Jinping will […]
Youth injured in clashes in Downtown Srinagar
Srinagar A youth was critically injured in clashes that erupted after Friday prayers in Downtown Srinagar. The clashes erupted in Nowhatta area of downtown after Friday congregational prayers. Witnesses said that forces resorted to teargas shelling and pellet firing to break up the protests. A youth hit by pellets was shifted to SMHS hospital in […]
22 killed in stampede at Mumbai’s Elphinstone station
September 29, 2017(Agencies) At least 22 people died and more than 30 were seriously injured on Friday in a stampede at Mumbai’s Elphinstone railway station. The injured have been admitted to KEM Hospital and other nearby hospitals. A National Disaster Response Force team has also reached the accident site. S Jaykumar, additional commissioner of police […]
3 high court employees die in highway mishap
Three employees of jandk high court died while fourth one was battling for life when thier vehicle skidded off the road and fell in gorge near Ramban on Friday, police said. Police further said that quick reaction team of police on highway rescued all four from the vehicle and were taken to hospital where three […]
Yaseen Malik arrested sent to central jail
JKLF chief yasin malik was arrested by police on Friday and shifted to central jail of srinagar. Police said that he was arrested to prevent protests and violence in Srinagar. Spokesman for JKLF told media that yasin malik was arrested to prevent him from participating in Moharram procession on Friday and on 10th.
KUTA gets new president, executive body
Kashmir University Teachers’ Association (KUTA) elected its new Executive Committee on, Wednesday, September 27, 2017 for a period of two years and elected Dr Muheet Butt of computer science’s as it’s president. A KUTA spokesperson said that Dr Muheet Ahmed Butt of the Department of Computer Sciences was elected as its new president, whereas Prof […]
Two day visit of defence minister begins in JK
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is visiting Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to review the preparedness of the soldiers on borders and security in the hinterland. The two-day visit would be her first since she assumed office as the Defence Minister of the country. Sources in the ministry said Sitharaman will visit forward posts on the […]
Police arrest several youth in Jehangir Chowk
Police and security forces chased away group of people who were trying to bring out Moharram procession from Jehangir Chowk on Friday noon.eyewitness said that many of them were arrested on spot. Another group of people tried to bring out procession at Guru bazaar and they were chased away from the area on Friday noon. […]
Youth hit by army vehicle critical
Jameel Ahmad Khan a young boy of Kalgi village of Uri is battling for life in hospital after he was hit by army vehicle on Friday. Police said that speedy vehicle of army hit Jameel and he received multiple injuries including on his head. His condition is stated to be critical.
