Mehbooba felicitates people on Shab-e Qadr, Jumat ul Vida
SRINAGAR: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has felicitated people of the State on the occasions of Shab-e-Qadr and Jumat ul Vida. In her message, the Chief Minister said the blessed night, during which the Holy Quran was revealed, is an occasion for us to introspect our lives, seek Allah’s forgiveness, generosity and guidance. She appealed people to pray […]
Civilian hit by bullet in Kakapora clashes Hospitalised
A civilian was hit by a bullet during clashes with forces in Koil area of Awantipora in Pulwama district of south Kashmir on Thursday. He was shifted to District Hospital Pulwama where from he was referred to SKIMS Soura for specialized treatment. Hospital sources said that the injured civilian was hit by bullet in his […]
At least 29 killed as car bomb explodes outside bank in Afghanistan
Agencies A huge suicide car bombing struck Thursday outside a bank in Afghanistan’s southern Helmand province, targeting Afghan troops and government employees waiting to collect their salaries ahead of a major Muslim holiday and killing at least 29 people, officials said. Hayatullah Hayat, the provincial governor in Helmand, said most of the casualties were […]
India eyes breakthrough on U.S. surveillance drones ahead of Modi trip
Agencies NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: India is pushing for U.S. approval of its request to buy a naval variant of the Predator drone, officials said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi tries to revitalise relations with Washington when he meets President Donald Trump for the first time. Securing agreement on the purchase of 22 unarmed drones is seen […]
6-yr-old raped, killed in UP; accused lynched
Agencies A six-year-old girl was raped and brutally murdered on the outskirts of Aligarh city in Uttar Pradesh, triggering outrage among locals who lynched the accused. The girl, daughter of a labourer, had gone to a shop at a short distance from her house in Bhikampur locality on Tuesday but did not return home, police said. As her family […]
India drops sedition charge against Pakistan supporters
Al Jazeera State police in central India have dropped sedition charges against 15 Muslim men who were arrested for celebrating Pakistan cricket team’s victory over India in the Champions Trophy final. The men, aged 19 to 35, were arrested in central Madhya Pradesh state’s Burhanpur district after locals complained they shouted pro-Pakistan slogans and lit […]
Scores injured in clashes at Kakpora.
Pulwama: At least 40 persons were injured in clashes between protesters and government forces following the killing of three militants in Kakapora area of Pulwama district in south Kashmir on Thursday. Hospital sources said that more than thirty persons, with pellet, assault and shell injuries were brought to PHC Kakapora. Around eight persons […]
20 Police officers get Bullet Proof vehicles.
A week after six Jammu and Kashmir policemen, including an officer, were killed in an ambush by militants, over 20 station house officers (SHO) posted in sensitive areas of the Valley will get bulletproof vehicles for movement. “Owing to the level of threat that exists to local police officers, it was imperative that they travel […]
Youth killed at kakapora during clashes
Youth killed during clashes with forces at Kakpora Pulwama identified as Tawseef Ahmad wani of Tengpuna Pulwama
Train service suspended
Train service was suspended on thrusday adding to problems of people who have gone to different railway stations to reach their destinations. While the railway officials said that the decision was taken on the advise of state police fearing protests after three militants were killed in overnight encounter the announcement was not made to inform […]
