2 Air Force commandos, 2 militants killed in Hajin shootout

Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants and two Air Force commandos were killed in a shootout in Hajin area of Bandipora district on Wednesday, police said. According to the reports, the joint parties of 13 RR of army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir police were laying siege to Rakh area of Hajin Wednesday militants fired upon […]

Two soldiers, two militants killed in Hajin encounter

  Srinagar: Two militants and as many soldiers were killed in an encounter in Hajin area of north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday, reports said. According to the reports, militants opened fire on a joint party of 13 RR of army and SOG of Jammu and Kashmir police laying siege to Rakh (Paribal) area of […]

Seven incidents of braid chopping on Tuesday

Srinagar: At least seven incidents of braid chopping were reported on Tuesday as protests against such incidents continued across the Valley. According to the reports, the braid of a 30-year-old Afzoora Begum wife of Zahoor Ahmed, a resident of Seer Jagir Sopore was cut in the early hours of Tuesday. Witnesses said that the victim […]

Hizb pays tribute to slain militants

Srinagar: Militant outfit Hizbul Mujhadeen Tuesday paid rich tribute to the three slain militants Umar Khalid, Zahid Ahmed Mir, and Asif Ahmed who were killed in Shopian encounter on Monday. The outfit has said that these budding militants laid their lives for Islam and the Kashmir Freedom Movement. As per a statement issued to news […]

On ‘World Mental Health Day’ braid chopping victims get no mention

Srinagar: The medics who observed the ‘World Mental Health Day’ on Tuesday preferred to remain tight lipped on the trauma that is being faced by the victims of braid chopping. With more than 50 incidents reported all across valley now, people, especially womenfolk are run down with panic. There was no mention of the victims […]

Kashmir Vision staffer bereaved

Srinagar: Father of ‘Kashmir Vision’ staffer, Muhammad Rafique passed away after a brief illness. He was admitted in Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences Soura after he suffered a heart attack two weeks back. Gulam Rasool Ganaie, father of Muhammad Rafique was admitted in SKIMS 15 days ago after suffering a heart attack at his home […]

Braid Chopping: Home Secretary holds meet with DGP

Srinagar: In view of increasing incidents of braid chopping, a high level meeting was held on Tuesday to discuss the prevailing situation in the valley.  Scores of braid chopping incidents have been reported from different parts of the valley in the last one month, creating fear among the female population, who are scared to step […]

Three drug peddlers held

Srinagar: Police arrested three drug peddlers and recovered contraband substance from their possession in Ashmuqam area of South Kashmir. A police spokesman said that acting on a specific information, a police party of Police Station Ashmuqam headed by SHO Ashmuqam raided the house of Mohammad Shareef Khatana son of Abdul Hameed resident of Reshikulbal Ashmuqam. […]

CM for honing youth talent, redressing social issues

JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has stressed on honing the talent of youth of the State and addressing their issues through more interactions and engagements. Addressing a function after launching the local station of a prominent FM radio network here today, the Chief  Minister said the youth of the State possess ample talent but the […]

Durbar to close in Srinagar on Oct 27, reopen in Jammu on Nov 6

SRINAGAR: The government on Tuesday announced the dates for the bi-annual Durbar move. According to a Government Order issued by General Administration Department here, the Government offices observing five days week shall close at Srinagar on October 27, 2017 (Friday) after the office hours and the offices observing six days week shall close at Srinagar […]