Encounter breaks out in Naira Pulwama

Encounter breaks out in Naira Pulwama

  Pulwama: Encounter broke out between militants and security forces at Naira village of Tahab hamlet in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday, officials said. An official that a joint team of Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. He said […]

J&K Reports 4175 Covid-19 Cases, 5 Deaths

  Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir reported 4175 new positive cases while as five persons succumbed to the virus in the last 24 hours, officials said on Saturday.   They said 1363 of the fresh cases were reported from Jammu Division and 2812 from Kashmir Valley, taking the overall tally to 428260.   Reader correspondentkashmirreader.com

2-way traffic on highway tomorrow

  Srinagar: Jammu-Srinagar highway, the only surface link connecting Kashmir valley with the outside world, shall remain open for two-way traffic on Sunday, officials said.   “On 30-01-2022, subject to fair weather and better road conditions LMVs(passenger)/private cars shall be allowed from both sides on Jammu-Srinagar highway viz Jammu towards Srinagar and vice-versa. TCU Jammu/Srinagar […]

Cop shot dead at Hassanpora, Bijbebara

Cop shot dead at Hassanpora, Bijbebara

  Srinagar:A constable of J&K police was shot dead by unknown gunmen in Hassanpora Tavela area of Bijbebara hamlet in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.   An official said that suspected militants shot at a cop in Hassanpora who received injuries in head and died on spot.   He identified him as Ali Mohammad […]

Visit of Pakistani pilgrims to India delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions: Pak Hindu lawmaker

Islamabad: A prominent Hindu lawmaker from Pakistan’s ruling party has announced a delay in the visit of a delegation to India under his faith tourism initiative since New Delhi needs time to make arrangements for visitors due to COVID-19 restrictions, hours after India said it has a “positive approach” on the matter and is willing to […]

Rise in minimum temperature across Kashmir Valley

      Srinagar, There was some respite from cold wave conditions in Kashmir as the minimum temperature improved across the valley, even as the Meteorological department said there is a possibility of rain/snow at scattered places on Monday.       According to officials, the mercury rose across the Kashmir Valley on Friday night […]

Masked men loot gold, cash from house in Chichlora Baramulla

      Baramulla: Unknown masked men barged into a house in Chichlora area of Baramulla last night and according to the residents they took away gold and cash.   Official sources said  that four masked men entered inside the house of Bilal Ahmad Kutoo and Faizal Ahmad Mir son-in-law of Mohammad Ramzan Gojri at […]

SPO guarding Pandit family dies of cardiac arrest in Bla

    Baramulla: A Special Police Officer (SPO), guarding a pandit family has died of a massive cardiac arrest in Budmulla Narvaw area north Kashmir’s Baramulla district l.   Officials said  that SPO identified as Shakeel Ahmad Rather, son of Ali Mohmmad Rather of Malpora Narwaw passed away due to cardiac arrest.   They said […]

Bla drowning incident: Second body recovered

  Baramulla: The body of a second person, who had drowned along with his brother in the river Jehlum at Khawaja Bagh area of Baramulla in north Kashmir, was fished out on Saturday morning.   Officials said  that the body of second victim identified as Naseer Ahmad, son of Manzoor Ahmad Malla of Laharwalpora Bandipora […]

Trump facing legal, political headwinds as he eyes comeback

  Conroe (US) As he prepared to tee off at one of his Florida golf courses, a fellow player introduced Donald Trump as the “45th president of the United States.” “45th and 47th,” Trump responded matter-of-factly, before hitting his drive. The quip — a moment of levity on the links captured on shaky cellphone video […]