JK Bank postpones SKICC function ‘due to prevailing circumstances’

J&K Bank has postponed its function which was scheduled today at SKICC Srinagar in view of the “prevailing situation”. “New date shall be communicated separately,” said a spokesman. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was scheduled to kick-start J&K Bank’s Ramadhan Celebrations, e-inaugurate 82 business outlets and distribute state-of-the art handcarts to street vendors under its corporate […]

Sabzar aftermath: Civilian killed after forces open fire in Tral village

A civilian was killed and several others injured after being hit by bullets during clashes near the site of a gunbattle in Saimoh village of Tral township of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Molvi Aqib Ahmad of Khanqah Tral. He succumbed to his injuries at Sub-District hospital Tral. […]

Afghanistan: 18 killed in Suicide Car Bombing

At least 18 persons were killed when a suicide car bombing struck a crowded area in Afghanistan’s Khost city on Saturday, reports said.  According to the officials, 10 security guards and 8 civilians were among the dead in the attack that targeted local off-duty security guards, known as Campaign Forces.  The blast took place near […]

Chaos prevailed in city after Sabzar Bhat encounter

Chaos and confusion engulfed the entire city soon after the news of the killing of Hizb Commander, Sabzar Bhat during an encounter in South Kashmir’s Tral area, spread across lengths. People were seen returning back to their homes, while it was called a day for kids in crèche, middle and primary schools. Students from Kashmir […]

Mobile internet services suspended in valley

Barely after 24 hours, the authorities restored the social media sites in the valley, J&K Government today suspended the internet services after the encounter in Tral which killed Hizbul Mujahideen commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat and his tow accomplices. The Government of Jammu and Kashmir has snapped 2G, 3G and 4G services in Kashmir fearing law […]

Student protests erupt across Kashmir

Protests erupted across Kashmir after the news of killing of Hizbul Mujahideen Commander Sabzar Ahmad Bhat spread in the valley. According to the reports, Students protested in Lal Chowk, Srinagar when students pelted stones on a CRPF bunker near Exchange road. Sources said that protests are currently going on at Poly techinique College and Amar […]

Clashes erupted in South Kashmir

Clashes erupted in many parts South Kashmir soon after the news about killing of Hizbul Mujahideen chief Sabzar Ahmad Bhat spread. Clashes were reported from the Anantnag, Pulwama, Pampore, tral and Kakapora areas of south Kashmir.  Sources said that shopkeepers pulled down their shutters and schools were immediately closed in most parts of the south […]