Hajin shuts for 4th consecutive day against militant killings
A complete shutdown is being observed in Hajin town of Bandipora district in northern part of Kashmir for the fourth consecutive day against the killing of a local LeT militant. All shops and other business establishments are closed while traffic is off the roads on fourth consecutive day against the killing of Abid Hamid Mir, […]
Geelani’s sons arrive at NIA headquarters in Delhi for questioning
Srinagar Nayeem Geelani and Naseem Geelani, sons of Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Geelani, on Tuesday arrived at the NIA headquarters for questioning in alleged funding case. Naeem Geelani, the elder son of Hurriyat chairman, had undergone cardiac surgery in 2009 and was admitted in Srinagar’s SKIMS hospital on Sunday after he complained of chest […]
Army jawan critically wounded in uri sector
Latest news from the Uri sector suggest that heavy shelling was going on between indian and Pakistani troops in this sector on monday evening. Reports said that one army jawan identified as Narienra Singh was critically wounded when he was hit by a bullet from across the border in Uri sector. Police said that he […]
Five infiltrators killed in Machil claims army
Army and security forces have claimed that they are foiled major infiltration bid in Machil sector and killed five infiltrators. They further said that heavy arms and ammunition was recovered from them.More details are awaited.
Two civilians killed in Pulwama mishap
Police said on monday that two civilians were killed and three others were injured when thier vehicle met with an accident last night. Police said that vehicle was going to Pakherpora from Pulwama and it skided off the road and fell in gorge resulting in death of two persons.police said that locals helped the injured […]
Anantnag shutdown continues educational institutions closed
District authorities of Anantnag have closed all educational institutions on monday to avoid student protests in the area. Reports said that Anantnag town was still observing shutdown against the killing of a teenager by forces at Kanelwan.he had joined the militant ranks only few days back and people of Anantnag claim that it was a […]
Pulwama clashes swell protests on
Latest news from Pulwama town said that protests between youth and police have swelled forcing the authorities to rush more CRPF to the area. Reports said that army resorted to areal firing after they came under stone pelting in Pulwama town. Pulwama and adjacent areas observed shutdown as one militant was killed at Samboora in […]
Samboora encounter on
Latest news from Samboora said that army and security forces have sealed all the entry points to the area as they have inputs about the presence of two lashkar militants there. Reports said that security operation was going on. More details are awaited.
Intense firing in Nowgham highway
Reports from nowgham said that intense firing was heard by people near highway. However there are no reports of any violence in the area. Reports said that firing shots were heard and it was not known immediately whether militants were trapped or they were firing on the security forces.
Educational institutions in North Kashmir shut by authorities post encounter
The authorities in north Kashmir on Saturday ordered the closure of all schools and colleges in Baramulla and Sopore townships. Official sources said that the step has been taken “as a precautionary measure”. They said that educational institutions have also been shut in Handwara, Hajin and Sumbal areas of north Kashmir.
