Brief shootout after forces lay siege to south Kashmir’s Anantnag
Srinagar : A brief exchange of firing took place between militants and the government forces during CASO in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday. “Exchange of #fire between #securityforces & #terrorists at #Anantnag. Area under #cordon. Details shall follow,” police wrote on Twitter. Reports said that a joint team of Army’s 19RR and SOG […]
Pulwama Gunfight: Body of third militant recovered
Srinagar: Government forces on Saturday recovered one more militant body at the gunfight site in Panzgam village of Pulwama district taking the toll to three. The encounter broke out during wee hours of Saturday at Panzgam area of Pulwama. A police official said that a joint team of forces including army’s 55 RR and SOG […]
Problem of trucks
Thousands of truckers have recently agitated against in the treatment being given to them by the traffic authorities and they have said that they will not ply on this highway in such conditions. While the trucks remained parked for days together, it has resulted in huge losses to the traders in Kashmir and the freight […]
Four girls injured after lightning strikes village in Jammu and Kashmir
Srinagar : Four girls were injured when lightning struck them in Tukson village in Mahore block of Reasi district late last night. Reports said that the lightning hit village Tukson in Mahore sub division last night, resulting in injuries to four girls. The injured girls were identified as Jameela Baano, Dilshad Akhter, Janti Bi and […]
Friday prayers not allowed in Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid
Srinagar: The authorities on Friday did not allow the congregational Namaz at the historic Jamia Masjid in Srinagar. Hurriyat Conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq termed locking down of the Jamia Masjid as ‘hurting the sentiments of the people’. “In the holy month of Ramadan also, the biggest mosque of valley is locked down and […]
For A Change, Shiv Sena Says They Will Act As Bridge Between Kashmir And Jammu
Jammu:-Known for attacking and protesting against Kashmiri leaders in Jammu, the Shiv Sena said they have come to the valley as “peace ambassadors.” On Thursday evening, Sena leaders held their first ever press conference in Srinagar and said they want to promote regional harmony between Jammu and Kashmir regions. Shiv Sena General Secretary Manish Sahni […]
Deputy Mayor SMC Sheikh Imran joins Peoples Conference
NewDehli:_Deputy Mayor Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) Sheikh Imran has joined the Sajjad Lone led Peoples Conference party. “Welcome Deputy Mayor Srinagar @imrankehwah to @JKPC_ and wish him all the best. PC being the single largest party in SMC and having a clear majority plus this joining is good news for Srinagar. And for Change!” tweeted […]
Kashmir shuts to mourn civilian, militant killings
Srinagar:A complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir following a separatist’s shutdown call against the recent killings in Kashmir. All the shops and other business establishments are closed across the valley, however, a thin movement of traffic is seen on roads. Earlier, five militants, two civilians and two army men were killed in separate gunfights […]
Curfew imposed in Bhaderwah town after man shot dead by cow vigilantes
Bhaderwah:The killing of a middle aged man allegedly by so-called “cow vigilantes” in this frontier town on Thursday triggered wide spread protest and outrage, forcing administration to impose curfew. A local while giving the details of the incident said that 3 persons were heading towards their native place -Mohalla Qilla Bhaderwah at 2 am on […]
JRL calls for shutdown on Friday against killings in Kashmir
Srinagar : Joint Resistence Leadership (JRL) Thursday called for a shutdown in Kashmir on Friday against the killings in the valley. JRL, an amalgam of senior seperatist leaders, said even in the holy month of Ramzaan there was “no letup in killings and bloodshed” in Kashmir as civilians, armed youth or even Indian forces are […]
