Scores of Russian poplar trees in the premises of Tyndale Biscoe School and Girls Mallinson School in Kashmir capital Srinagar have been telling upon the health of thousands of students. The pollen seeds of these trees have caused respiratory problems. The pollen seeds have also become a source of nuisance for the traders and common […]
Authorities on Friday imposed restrictions in parts of Kashmir’s Kupwara district to thwart any possible protest against the civilian killing in the district on Thursday. A civilian identified as Muhammad Yousuf Bhat was killed by the force during the protests in the area. Three army men, including a Captain and two militants were killed yesterday […]
Syed Ali Shah Geelani (File)
Mehbooba Mufti. (File)
Government forces on Friday thrashed several residents and smashed the wind shields of several vehicles in Chatapora area of south Kashmir’sPulwama district, locals alleged. Pertinently, youth clashed with forces in Pulwama town after that forces used tear gas to foil protests after Friday prayers. Witnesses said that youth staged massive protests in the area […]
Two structures were damaged in two separate fire incidents in Anantnag, a police spokesman said. He said that fire broke out in a shop belonging to Nissar Ahmad Padder son of Ghulam Qadir resident of Draway, Larnoo in District Anantnag, resulting in partial damage to the shop. The fire was brought under control by fire […]
A woman died while a pedestrian was injured in two different road accidents in Central Kashmir, a police spokesman said. He said that a Tata Sumo vehicle bearing registration number JK01K-6735 hit and injured a pedestrian identified as Ghulam Mohiuddin a resident of Nunnar Ganderbal at Nunner. The injured was shifted to Sub District Hospital […]
A 55 years old woman (name withheld) resident of Akoora, Mattan in District Anantnag consumed some poisonous substance at her home, a police spokesman said. He said that the woman was shifted to PHC Mattan where doctors declared her brought dead. Police has registered a case FIR number 40/2017 in police station Mattan and investigation […]
Thousands of devotees converged at the revered Hazratbal shrine here on the Friday following of Mehraj-ul-Alam. The devotees who had turned up in large numbers waited to have a glimpse of the Holy relic of the last Prophet, Muhammad (PBUH). While Mehraj-ul-Alam, the night of ascent when the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) ascended to the […]
The State Cabinet which met here today under the chairpersonship of Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti ordered several transfers and postings in the civil administration. According to an order issued by the General Administration Department (GAD) following the Cabinet approval, Krishan Ballabh Agarwal, IAS (JK:1985), awaiting orders of adjustment in GAD, has been transferred and […]