As Ramadhan begins, non-local beggars swarm Srinagar, create nuisance 

The non-local beggars have again flocked to Srinagar during Ramadan, taking advantage of the Muslim ruling to give donations during the sacred month. The non-local beggars including men, women, old and children usually place themselves at footpaths, four ways and shopping malls. Women from distant lands can be seen holding small babies in their arms […]

Singh reviews Mela Kheer Bhawani arrangements

The Deputy Chief Minister Dr Nirmal Singh today directed the officers to synergize their efforts to ensure smooth conduct of ensuing Kheer Bhawani Mela, maintaining that it is one of the most important religious festivals of Kashmiri Pandits. The Deputy Chief Minister was interacting with officers during his review meeting to oversee the arrangements being […]

09 residential houses damaged in fire in Kupwara

Nine residential houses were damaged in a fire incident in Kupwara. According to a Police statement issued here, fire broke out in the residential house of Saif-ul-Lah Mir resident of Kali Mohallah Zonireshi in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kralpora, Kupwara. The fire also engulfed the nearby eight residential houses, resulting in damage to all […]

Girl attemts suicide in Kupwara

In an attempt to end her life, a girl consumed some poisonous substance at her home in Kupwara. According to the Police statement issued here, a girl (name withheld) resident of Hatmulla in the jurisdiction of Police Station Kupwara consumed some poisonous substance at her home. She was shifted to District Hospital Kupwara for treatment, […]

Health condition of Aasiyeh, Fehmeeda deteriorating fast in Jammu jail: DeM

Dukhtaran-e-Millat on Wednesday  said that the health condition of  of both Andrabi and Sofi Fehmeeda is deteriorating fast in the Jammu jail. Both Asiya and Fehmeeda are currrently lodged in Jammu jail under Public Safety Act. In a statement issued here, DeM general secretary, Nahida Nasreen, said that as per the close family members of Syedah […]

Class work in Srinagar Colleges and HSS suspended for tomorrrow

The district administration Srinagar has extended suspension of class work in all Degree Colleges and Higher Secondary Schools (HSS) on Thursday. Deputy Commisioner Dr Farooq Lone said, “Teaching activity will remain suspended in Degree colleges and Higher Secondary Schools of district Srinagar on June 1.”   Guest

Crime against women decreased in J&K: DGP releases Crime Gazette

  Director General of Police, Dr. SP Vaid today released the annual edition of crime Gazette for the year 2016 for which the data has been collected, tabulated and maintained by Crime Record Bureau, presented and released in the form of a book. Speaking on the occasion, DGP complemented the Crime Branch J&K for publishing […]

Yasin Malik released from central jail

Chairman Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik has been released from Srinagar central jail today, a press statement by the party said. Malik was arrested by police after he visited Hizbul Mujihadeen commander’s funeral in Tral on Sunday. The court had sent him to Srinagar central jail on a five day judicial remand. […]

Rajasthan High Court asks Centre to make cow the national animal

The Rajasthan high court on Wednesday recommended the Centre to declare cow as the national animal of India, Indian media reported. The court further suggested that anyone guilty of cow slaughter should be sentenced to life, a steep escalation from the present three years’ imprisonment. Judge Mahesh Chandra Sharma made the recommendations while hearing the […]