Afghan army post attack kills 6 soldiers
Kabul: An Afghan official says the Taliban have attacked an army post in the western Badghis province, killing six soldiers and wounding seven. Abdul Aziz Beg, head of the provincial council, said the attack late yesterday set off a two-hour gunbattle, with the insurgents stealing ammunition and two army vehicles. No one immediately claimed responsibility […]
Muslim groups will be absent as Donald Trump hosts Iftar dinner
As Donald Trump hosts his inaugural Iftar dinner as president on Wednesday to mark the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims in the nation’s capital will hold a counter event just steps away from the White House. The lack of enthusiasm among American Muslims over Trump’s unexpected decision to hold a White House Iftar underscores the […]
Rajnath Singh to decide on Ramzan ceasefire tomorrow
New Delhi: A decision on whether the Central Government will extend the time period of Ramzan unilateral ceasefire in J&K, is expected to be taken by Rajnath Singh, when he visits the state on Thursday. The home minister will personally review the situation and get first hand feedback from the forces operating at ground zero. Acoording […]
Jammu and Kashmir Police sets up board for Kashmiri migrants
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Police has set up a board for recruitment of Kashmiri migrants under the prime minister’s employment package. The police have already invited application for the recruitment of the Kashmiri migrants to fill over 100 vacancies. Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of the police recruitment board for making selection of […]
Thousands attend Pulwama, Kulgam militant’s funerals
Srinagar : Thousands of people on Wednesday attended the funeral prayers of Mudassir Ahmad and Sheeraz Ahmad who along with their three more associates were killed by an army in Kupwara’s Tanghdar Sector. Reports said that thousands of the mourners chanting pro-freedom slogans attended the funeral prayers of the slain militants in their respective […]
Militants trying to sabotage Ramzan ceasefire: Mehbooba
Srinagar : Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday said the militants were trying to sabotage the Ramadhan ceasefire announced by the central government. She also said that the ceasefire was bringing relief to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “Even as we see the ceasefire bringing great relief to the people of […]
No fidayeen attack in Hajin:Police
Militants hurl grenades at Army camp in Hajjan : Militants hurled grenades at an Army camp adjacent to the Hajjan police station in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district tonight, police said. The militants lobbed the grenades using underbarrel grenade launchers at the camp of the 30 Rashtriya Rifles of the Army around 8.30 PM, they said. […]
Militants storm army camp in Hajin
Srinagar, Militants on Tuesday late evening attacked army camp at Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. Official sources told GNS that a group of militants opened indiscriminate fire upon the army’s 13 RR camp which also has a police station and SOG camp in vicinity. A senior army officer confirmed the attack and […]
Mir Zahoor for sustained efforts to save environment
SRINAGAR, JUNE 05: In connection with “World Environment Day-2018”, Department of Ecology, Environment and Remote Sensing organized a week-long function at SKICC with a theme of ‘Beat Plastic Pollution’ here today. Minister of State for Forest, Environment and Ecology, Mir Zahoor Ahmad was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Mir Zahoor, said the entire […]
CVC calls on Chief Minister
SRINAGAR, JUNE 05: Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC), P L Gupta called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. During the meeting, he briefed the Chief Minister about the activities of the Organization and its future plans. Vigilance Commissioner (VC), Gazanffar Hussain was also present on the occasion. The Chief Minister asked the CVC and […]
