PDF for immediate release of political leaders to pave way for political process
Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) on Saturday has urged for immediate release of all political detunes including former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti, to initiate a meaningful political process in Jammu and Kashmir. According to statement issued to KNS reads, the party has also stressed the need for establishment of a civilian government to address the socio-political […]
Gunfight rages in Kupwara forest
Srinagar: A gunfight between militants and government forces broke out in the forests of frontier district Kupwara on Saturday afternoon, police said. “Encounter has started in the forest area of Dana Behak, Warnow area of Kupwara. Police and Army are on the job. Further details shall follow, ” Kashmir Zone Police tweeted. KR
Modern machinery to improve income of farmers and lessen labor dependency in Ganderbal
Sofi Ayaz Ganderbal, September 05: In order to help farmers who are experiencing difficulties to carry out agricultural activities, Agriculture Department distributed paddy Threshers Panchayat Raj Institutions in District Ganderbal. In a function organized by a Sub divisional Agriculture Officer, 56 threshers were handed over to Sarpanch’s, Panch’s and members of Block Development Councils across […]
Let markets open 7 days a week: Retailers Association of India writes to DC Srinagar
Srinagar: Concerned over the extended lockdown in Srinagar, especially in the Central Business District, the Retailers Association of India (RAI) has approached the Jammu and Kashmir government seeking opening of markets for all seven days a week. The RAI, the apex body of retailers in India, having around 13,667 member establishments, and providing employment to […]
6-year-old boy drowns in Dal interiors in Srinagar’s Rainawari
Srinagar: A 6-year-old boy drowned to death in the interiors of Dal Lake at Dug Mohalla area of Rainawari in Srinagar on Saturday, an official said. He identified the minor as Ibrahim Ahmad Sheikh, son of Imtiyaz Ahmad Sheikh of Rainawari. Ibrahim’s body was later fished out and was taken to Gousia Hospital Khanyar where […]
Pattan gunfight: Three killed Hizb militants buried in Sonmarg
Jammu and Kashmir police on Saturday morning buried all three Hizbul Mujhaideen militants, who were killed in Yeddipora area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, in Sonmarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal District, reported a local news agency, Kashmir News Observer (KNO). Unidentified police officials told that the killed militants were identified as Hanan Bilal […]
RAT TESTS IN KASHMIR
Government has finally decided to introduce a rapid antigen test (RAT) in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly for testing incoming air and road passengers and for contact-tracing in containment zones, is proving to be a game changer in disease containment efforts in the Union Territory. Earlier governments used to block the roads of contaminants zones by […]
3 killed as two load carriers fall into gorge on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway
Three people were killed and two others injured on Saturday when two Kashmir-bound load carriers skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge along Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Ramban district, police said. A mini load carrier, carrying poultry birds to Kashmir, rolled down into about 400-ft-deep gorge near Digdole, at 4.40 am, killing 32-year-old […]
Cross-LoC shelling in Poonch
Jammu: Pakistani troops engaged in firing and intense mortar shelling in three sectors along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday in violation of a ceasefire agreement, an army spokesman said. He said the firing and shelling from across the border in Shahpur, Kirni and Degwar sectors started […]
BJP leaders from OBC Morcha join JKAP in presence of Party President Altaf Bukhari
Over a dozen Other Backward Class (OBC) leaders of Bharatiya Janta Party (BJP) who served in the national political party for 20 years today joined J&K Apni Party in presence of its President Syed Mohammed Altaf Bukhari. “We were disappointed with the negligent attitude of the BJP towards the OBC community as they failed to […]
