Cop shot at by militants in Shopian

Suspected militant on Thursday fired at Sub Inspector Gowhar Ahmad at Barbugh Shopian of the south Kashmir. SI  Gowhar ,  posted at Sirgufwara Anantnag was taken to the nearby hospital after being shot by militants. Further details are awaited. Pertinently, on 29 August an assistant sub-inspector of J&K police was killed after militants shot at him […]

Mehbooba lays foundation of JK House, New Delhi

Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti laid the foundation of additional accommodation at J&K House, Chanakya Puri here today. The proposed block would have 24 rooms, spread over four floors with two connecting corridors. The block would be built as per the latest fire safety norms. Minister of State for Transport and Public Works, Sunil Kumar Sharma; […]

Bhang cultivation destroyed in Pahalgam

Continuing its drive against the contraband crops and drug menace, police today destroyed bhang cultivation spread over 25 kanals of land in Pahalgam township of Anantnag district. Anantnag  Police has launched a special drive against the contraband crops, and destroyed bhang cultivation spread over a vast patch of land at village Lidroo Pahalgam during a […]

Shabir Shah’s judicial custody extended until Sep 13

Senior pro-freedom leader Shabir Shah’s judicial custody was extended up to September 2017, reports said. Shah was arrested in an alleged money laundering case by ED on July 25. Shah is undergoing detention in Tihar jail, Delhi. Meanwhile, a spokesman of the Democratic Freedom Party has strongly condemned the extension in Shah’s judicial remand. Guest

Benazir murder case: ATC  declares Musharraf absconder, acquits 5 accused

  An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday announced the verdict in the Benazir Bhutto murder case; the court acquitted five banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suspects, announced 17-year imprisonment for both the police officials involved, and declared retired Gen Pervez Musharraf an absconder in the case, The Dawn reported. Saud Aziz, who was police […]

Protest in Pampore after army allegedly beats driver

Pampore town on Srinagar-Jammu highway witnessed massive traffic jam after army personnel allegedly beat a driver resulting in protest and minor stone pelting, reports said. They said that police immediately reached the spot and took away both army vehicle and Tavera. The army personnel allegedly thrashed a Tavera driver for not giving side to their […]

Not appropriate to discuss concerns on Pakistan terror at BRICS, says China

China on Thursday said India’s concerns over terrorism emanating from Pakistan will not be discussed at the BRICS Summit next week. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Islamabad was at the “forefront” of counter terror efforts and had made “sacrifices” for the cause. “The international community should recognise the contributions and sacrifices made by Pakistan,” […]

Government to disallow Eid-ul-Azha prayers at TRC Ground Srinagar

A Socio-religious organization had announced that it will organize Eid-ul-Azha congregational prayers at TRC Ground Srinagar on September 2.“In wake of the prevailing situation, Eid- “In wake of the prevailing situation, Eid-ul-Azha congregational prayers will not be allowed at TRC Ground Srinagar,” an official from the office of the District Magistrate’s office was quoted by […]

Rajib Gauba takes charge as new home secy; Mehrishi retires

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Rajiv Gauba Thursday took charge as the Union Home Secretary after Rajiv Mehrishi retired from service. He will have a fixed two-year tenure. A 1982 batch officer of Jharkhand cadre, 59-year-old Gauba was appointed as the home secretary about two months ago and since then he has been serving in the home […]

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