Charge sheet on ‘terror funding’ during next week, NIA tells court

Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday told a New Delhi court that it will file a charge sheet in the case of alleged funding in the Kashmir Valley during the upcoming. The court also extended the judicial custody of seven Kashmiri separatists and a businessman till January 18. According to reports, during the […]

Govt says only 51 people were killed in eight months of unrest

Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir government today said only 51 people were killed and over 9,000 injured, including over 6,000 due to pellets, during the eight months- long unrest in Kashmir after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani in 2016. In a written reply to the question of a National Conference MLA in […]

726 detained under PSA in two years: CM 

Jammu: The J&K government on Friday informed the House that nearly 726 people were detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) during the last two years in the state. This was revealed in a written of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti  to a question raised by NC MLA Mubarak Gul in the State Assembly. CM Mehbooba Mufti […]

CM compliments Insha for her success

JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today felicitated Insha Mushtaq for her splendid success in the just declared matric results. Insha, it may be recalled, had suffered pellet injuries during the unrest of 2016. During her reply to the discussion on Motion of Thanks on Governor’s Address in the Legislative Council here today, the Chief Minister […]

Restriction in Srinagar today

Srinagar: The administration has decided to impose restrictions under Section 144 CrPC in 7 police station areas in Srinagar, today in view of the shutdown call given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL). The areas falling under Rainawari, Khanyar, Nowhatta, Safakadal and M R Gunj police stations will witness restrictions while as partial restrictions will be […]

Editorial: Sharma has a point 

Srinagar: The Union government’s Special Representative on Jammu and Kashmir, Dineshwar Sharma made a statement that some private TV news channels are propagating vicious propaganda against Kashmiris. The statement from the interlocutor has come at a time when the state’s Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti too raised the issue and asked the promoters of these channels […]

CM underscores role of public representatives in redressing issues

Jammu: Strongly advocating dialogue to sort out issues, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today underscored the role of public representatives in redressing issues of the State and getting it out of difficulties. Replying to the discussion on Motion of Thanks on Governor’s Address in the Legislative Council today, the Chief Minister said the role of public […]

SKIMS Governing Body ratifies suspension of three faculty members, attachment of Director

JAMMU: The Governing Body of the SKIMS today ratified the action taken against three faculty members for indulging in private practice and directed SKIMS to institute a full-fledged inquiry in terms of the relevant rules. The meeting was chaired by Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today, who is also chairperson of the Governing Body. Addressing […]

Militants attack police post in Shopian

  Shopian: Suspected militants on Friday evening attacked police station Keegam in South Kashmir’s Shopian district, reports said.  The fire was retaliated by government forces and the exchange of firing continued for few minutes, reports added. Meanwhile no confirmation about injuries or casualty was reported in the incident so far. More details are awaited. Guest