J&K Reports 82 Fresh Covid-19 Cases

    Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 82 new covid-19 cases even as there was no death due to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday.   13 among these cases were reported from Jammu Division and 69 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 330434. There was no death […]

Shoaib Malik replaces Sohaib Maqsood in T20 World Cup squad

Shoaib Malik replaces Sohaib Maqsood in T20 World Cup squad

Islamabad: In yet another change in the Pakistan squad for this month’s Men’s T20 World Cup, all-rounder Shoaib Malik has replaced batter Sohaib Maqsood, according to a statement issued by the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Saturday. The PCB said Maqsood had been ruled out of the squad due to a lower back injury. “Sohaib […]

Two cops injured as militants attack police party in Kulgam

    Kulgam:Two policemen were injured after militants attacked a police party in Manzgam village of southern district of Kulgam on Saturday.   An official said that suspected militants attacked a police party in Manzgam area of Damhal Hanjipora, Kulgam in which two policemen received injuries.   “Both were shifted to SDH DH Pora where […]

Omar appeals minorities not to flee Valley

Omar appeals minorities not to flee Valley

Srinagar: Former chief minister and National Conference vice-president, Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the agenda behind the civilian killings has always been to disrupt the communal harmony and urged the minority community not to allow a repeat of the early ‘90s. Talking to reporters in Srinagar, he said that teachers were targeted and the […]

Removal of Article 370 did not contribute to improving situation: PAGD

Removal of Article 370 did not contribute to improving situation: PAGD

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir People’s Alliance for Gupkar Declaration (PAGD) on Friday condemned the civilian killings saying the removal of Article 370 have not contributed to improving the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. Holding a meeting at the residence of its president Dr Farooq Abdullah, it said that the killings have created a climate […]

Militant killed in Srinagar shootout, associate escapes: Police

Militant killed in Srinagar shootout, associate escapes: Police

Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed in a shootout with the police at Natipora area of Srinagar after attacking a police party while a second militant managed to flee, police said Friday. Kashmir zone police tweeted: “Militants fired at Srinagar Police team (at Natipora). Police also retaliated. During the ensuing chance #encounter, one militant got […]

Militant Killed In Natipora Encounter identified: Police

  Srinagar: Police on Friday said that militant killed in a brief gunfight near Natipora area of Srinagar has been identified as Aqib Bashir Kumar of Trenz Shopian affiliated with Lashker-e-Toiba.   “As per the I/Card recovered from the killed (militant), he has been identified as Aqib Bashir Kumar of Trenz Shopian affiliated with (militant) […]

Militant killed in Srinagar shootout, another one escapes: Police

  Srinagar: An unidentified militant was killed in a shootout with the police at Natipora area of Srinagar after attacking a police party while a second militant managed to flee, police said Friday.   Kashmir zone police tweeted: “Militants fired at Srinagar Police team (at Natipora). Police also retaliated. During the ensuing chance #encounter, one […]

18 Police Officers Transferred In J&K

  Srinagar: Government on Friday ordered transfer of 18 police officers in the interest of administration with immediate effect.   According a Home department order, Gurinderpal Singh, IPS, awaiting orders of posting has been posted as AlG (P&T)PHO with additional charge of AIG (Tech) PHO.   Altaf Ahmed Shah, SSP Security Workshop, has been transferred […]