Apples from Iran
Kashmiri apple is now facing new competition in the markets as on a daily basis scores of trucks are arriving in the Azadpur Mandi of Delhi with Iranian apples routed through Afghanistan. Kashmir traders have asked the government to intervene and said that they have no problem if the Iranian apples come to the markets […]
Man arrested after 8 leopard hides, 4 musk deer pods, 38 bear gallbladders recovered in Anantnag
Wildlife officials and police arrested one person and recovered a number of leopard and other forest animal hides and body parts from his possession in Anantnag district of south Kashmir on Saturday. Sources said that a team of wild officials along with police party raided a house at Shirpora Anantnag and recovered forest animal parts […]
Severe cold wave unrelenting in Kashmir, Srinagar freezes at -7.2°C
The severe cold wave continues to grip Kashmir Valley as Srinagar recorded a low of minus 7.2°C, the weatherman said on Saturday. A meteorological department official said that the minimum temperature also hovered around far below the normal in other parts of the Valley. The minimum temperatures have consistently remained far below normal this season. […]
72nd Republic Day celebrations culminate with the Beating Retreat ceremony
JAMMU, JANUARY 29: Customary Beating Retreat ceremony marked the culmination of the Republic Day celebrations, at the Maulana Azad Stadium here this evening. Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha was the Chief Guest for the ceremony. Marching Bands of Armed Forces and the enchanting tunes of Brass bands and Pipe drum bands of the Army, BSF, and […]
Delegation of FICCI J&K Council calls on Lt Governor
JAMMU, JANUARY 29: A delegation of FICCI J&K Council today called on Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha here at Raj Bhavan. The office-bearers of FICCI J&K Council comprising its Chairman, Irfan Ahmed Guju and Co-Chairman, Rajesh Sharma submitted a roadmap for the promotion of economic activities in J&K and proposed several measures including the formulation of One District One […]
Coaching centre sealed for allegedly punishing students over fees issue
A private coaching centre at Pahloo area of Devsar in South Kashmir’s Kulgam was sealed by authorities on Friday after corporal punishment picture of students went viral on social media, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Chief Education officer (CEO) Kulgam, Mohammad Ashraf Rather told the agency that the coaching centre has […]
Three militants killed in brief shootout in Tral: IGP Kashmir
Three militants were killed in a brief gunfight in Mandoora area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Awantipora district on Friday. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that three militants have been killed in a brief encounter. However the identity of the slain militants is yet to be ascertained. Earlier, Reports reaching GNS […]
One militant killed in Tral gunfight, operation on
One militant was killed by the government forces in the first gunfight of the year that broke out in Mandoora village of Tral on Friday. “One unidentified terrorist killed,” the police tweeted. “Operation going on. Further details shall follow.” A joint team of Police, army’s 42 Rashtriya Rifles, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) launched a cordon and […]
Encounter starts in South Kashmir’s Tral
Encounter started between militants and government forces in Mandoora village of South Kashmir’s Tral township of Awantipora. Kashmir police tweeted: #Encounter has started at #Mandoora #Tral area of #Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow. @JmuKmrPolice
Is Omar responsible?
Omar Abdullah is back in focus as many media reports and People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) leaders have blamed him for creating a rebellion within the parties like PDP and PC and also trying to consolidating his party National Conference in the DDC elections and the cost of People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD). […]
