General manager Of Daily Aftab Ghulam Nabi Passes Away

Srinagar: General Manager of Daily Aftab Newspaper, Ghulam Nabi, passed away on Monday. Nabi, who served the newspaper for more than four decades, breathed his last after brief illness this evening at SMHS Hospital, family sources said. Kashmir Reader team extended condolences to the bereaved as well as entire Aftab family and beseech Almighty Allah […]

KU VC chairs BAAC meetings, stresses on promoting outcome-based spending

Srinagar: Vice-Chancellor University of Kashmir Prof Nilofer Khan on Monday chaired meetings of the Budget Assessment & Approval Committee (BAAC) for the financial year 2022-23. The BAAC comprises top functionaries of the University and also includes Prof Mushtaq Ahmad Siddiqui, Former Vice Chancellor, IUST, Mr Altaf Hussain Mirza, Former Director General, Accounts & Treasuries, J&K […]

112 doctors terminated for “unauthorized” absence from duties in J&K

Srinagar: Over 112 doctors including Medical Officers were on Monday terminated by H&ME department for their “unauthorised” absence from duties for over five years. An official of the Health and Medical education department said that 112 doctors were terminated as they remained absent duties without any authority. He said that in some cases, the notices […]

Educational institutions reopen in J-K’s Bhaderwah after 10 days

Jammu/Bhaderwah: Educational institutions in Jammu and Kashmir’s Bhaderwah opened on Monday after a 10-day closure following communal tension in the town over now-suspended BJP spokesperson Nupur Sharma’s controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad and some social media posts by local right-wing activists in her support. The day curfew in the town was lifted as the overall […]

Rain in ‘spells’ likely to continue in J&K till June 22: MeT

Srinagar: Weatherman on Monday said that intermittent light to moderate rain in “spells” was likely to continue in Jammu and Kashmir till June 22. While predicting an overall improvement in the weather from June 23 onwards, a meteorological department official said that there was possibility of heavy rain at “scattered places” of South Kashmir and […]

114 militant including 32 Foreign militants killed in Kashmir this year: IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police Monday said that 114 militants including 32 foreigners were killed in Kashmir this year so far. IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar said that total 114 militant including 32 foreign militants were killed in Kashmir valley this year so far. It is pertinent to mention that seven militants were killed in Kashmir […]

Kupwara Gunfight: Showkat (Arrested) among 04 LeT militants killed, search operation on

Srinagar: Four LeT militants including a arrested militant Showkat Ahmad Sheikh were killed in an encounter at Chandigam area of Lolab in North Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Monday. Kashmir Police Zone tweeted, ” 02 more militants including militant Showkat got neutralised (total 04). Incriminating materials, arms & ammunition recovered. Search going on. Further details shall […]

LeT militant killed in overnight Pulwama Gunfight

Srinagar; A Lashker-e-Toiba militant was killed in an overnight gunfight in Chatapora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday. A top police officer said that one militant of LeT was killed in an encounter with police and security forces. Earlier Reports said that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and […]

Kulgam encounter: Two JeM militants killed operation on: Police

Srinagar: Two militants affliated with Jaish-i-Muhammad oufit have been killed in an ongoing encounter at Gujjarpora area of DH pora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Sunday, an official said. A senior Police officer said that two JeM militants have been killed so far in the gunfight. The slain militants have bee idenfied as Zakir […]

Kulgam encounter: Unidentified militant killed, ops on

Kulgam: A unidentified militant was killed in a gunfight that broke out between militants and government forces at D.H Pora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said on Sunday. An official said that a joint team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the […]