Doval rewarded with Cabinet rank, 5-yr extension
Agencies New Delhi : National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has been given a five-year extension, reported news agency ANI. He has also been given Cabinet rank in the government in recognition of his contribution in the national security domain. It was under Doval that the 2016 surgical strikes after the Uri terrorist attack and the […]
Body of woman exhumed after 20-days in Budgam
Srinagar: Authorities on Monday exhumed the body of a woman after 20-days of her death at her in-law’s house in Charisharief area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam District. District Magistrate (DM) Budgam had ordered the exhumation of the body after her parents alleged murder of the woman by her in-laws. A police officer also confirmed that […]
Uri Gas Cylinder Blast: Two Sisters Succumb, Toll 4
Uri : Two sisters who along with their mother and four other siblings were injured in a gas cylinder blast on May 27 last month succumbed to their injuries at SKIMS Soura here. They lost the battle for life, a day after their mother and sister succumbed to injuries at the Valley’s tertiarycare hospital SKIMS […]
Fire breaks out in Army barrack in Pulwama
Srinagar : A fire broke out in an Army barrack in Pulwama district on Monday, police said. There were no reports of any loss of life. The fire broke out in the barrack in Khrew area of the south Kashmir district and fire tenders were rushed to the spot to douse the flames, a police […]
Clashes erupt during CASO in south Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar : Clashes broke out between the government forces and people in Tarigam village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday after forces launched cordon and search operation (CASO) in the area. Reports said that soon after the CASO was launched a group of youth appeared on streets pelted the forces with stones. Forces responded […]
Militant, his associate killed in Shopian shootout: J&K Police
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Police on Monday claimed that a militant and his “active associate” were killed in a brief shootout in south Kashmir’s Shopian district late last night. “During the preceding night, security forces at a checkpoint on Shopian Turkawangom Road at Mool Chitragam intercepted a Tavera vehicle,” said a police spokesman. He said […]
Kashmir must be resolved as per aspirations of people: Imran Khan at OIC summit
Leaders from across the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) met in Saudi Arabia early Saturday for the 14th session of the Islamic Summit, which follows two emergency Arab meetings the night before in Makkah criticising Iran’s behaviour and influence in countries like Syria, Iraq and Lebanon. The Muslim leaders discussed a breadth of critical issues, […]
Governor greets people on Shab-e-Qadr
Srinagar : Governor Satya Pal Malik on Saturday greeted the people on Shab-e-Qadr. In a message of greetings, Governor hoped that this auspicious occasion would bring peace, progress and prosperity in the State. Governor prayed for the well-being of the people of the State.
Gunfight breaks out in south Kashmir’s Tral
Srinagar: Encounter raged between militants and government forces on Friday afternoon in Midoora village of Tral township in Pulwama district of south Kashmir, reports said. This is the second encounter which broke out between militants and government forces in South Kashmir on Friday. Earlier, two militants and a civilian were killed in an encounter with […]
Army Colonel Shoots Self Dead At Siachen Glacier, Investigation Initiated
Srinagar : A senior Army officer died after he allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service rifle in Siachen Glacier area of Leh in Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Official sources told GNS that the army officer of Colonel rank namely Rohit Singh Solanki of 6 MAHAR regiment, posted at Siachen Glacier, shot […]
