South Kashmir : Gunfight rages in Pulwama village
Srinagar: A gunfight between militants and government forces has started in Nazneenpora Hyuna village of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. As per reports two to three militants are holed up in a residential house in the village. Earlier government forces launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the village after input about […]
NC favours governor’s rule in J&K, assures full support to Vohra
National Conference on Tuesday ruled out any support to PDP following the exit of BJP from the coalition government in Jammu and Kashmir. Addressing reporters after meeting governor NN Vohra, NC Vice President Omar Abdullah said they have neither been approached by any nor would they offer their support to any party. Batting for governor’s […]
Clashes erupt in Tral village during CASO
Srinagar: Massive clashes between protesters and government forces erupted in Nazneenpora Hyuna village of Tral in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Tuesday. The clashes erupted soon after the forces launched Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) against the militants believed to be trapped in the village.
No question of supporting PDP: Congress
Srinagar : After Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) broke the alliance with PDP, the opposition Congress party on Tuesday ruled out any support to the regional party, saying that the BJP in the government has ruined Kashmir. Talking to media, Congress leader and MP (Rajya Sabha), Ghulam Nabi Azad said there was no question of tie-up […]
Two LeT OGWs arrested in Sopore: Police
Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested two Over-ground workers (OGWs) of Lashkar-e-Toiba militant outfit from Sopore town of north Kashmir. A police spokesperson said that a joint naka was laid by police, 32-RR of army and 92 Bn CRPF near Dachanpora crossing at Rohama. “During checking, one motorcycle bearing registration number JK09-2055 coming from […]
CM Mehbooba Mufti submits resignation to Governor
Srinagar ; Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Tuesday submitted her resignation to Governor NN Vohra after BJP pulled out of the alliance with PDP, reports said. Senior PDP leader said that Mehbooba will shortly submit her resignation. As reported earlier the BJP today decided to pull out of its ruling alliance with the PDP in Jammu […]
BJP pulls out of alliance with PDP , Governor’s rule likely in JK
Srinagar: The BJP has decided to pull out of its ruling alliance with the PDP in Jammu and Kashmir, reports said on Tuesday. According to India Today, the BJP has already sent a letter to Governor NN Vohra saying that the party intends to withdraw support to the PDP. The decision to this effect has […]
Kulgham on boil after killing of civilian
Army patrol allegedly opened fire on protesters at Akhran village of Kulgam today in which two youth were injured and hospitalised. Police said that Ajaz Ahmad Bhat succumbed to his injuries in hospital. Reports said that after the news spread about the killing of civilian. Akhran Nowpora and lot of adjacent areas were on boil […]
Jaitley asks citizens to pay taxes honestly, hints at no cut in excise on oil
New Delhi: Virtually ruling out any cut in excise duty on petrol and diesel, Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Monday urged citizens to pay their taxes “honestly” to reduce dependence on oil as a revenue source. He said any move to cut excise duty on petroleum products could prove to be counter productive. Jaitley said salaried class […]
Afghan peace marchers arrive in Kabul as Taliban ends ceasefire
Kabul: Dozens of peace protesters arrived in Kabul today after walking hundreds of kilometres across war-battered Afghanistan, as the Taliban ended an unprecedented ceasefire and resumed attacks in parts of the country. Exhausted after their 700-kilometre (430-mile) trek, most of it during the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan, the marchers walked double file through the […]
