Clashes erupt in Anantnag
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Complete shutdown observed in Tral for 7th consecutive day
Tral town of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district is observing shutdown for the seventh consecutive day against the killing of Hizbul Mujihadeen commander Sabzar Ahmada Bhat. Bhat along with his associate Faizan Muzaffar were killed during an encounter with forces in Saimhoh village of Tral on Saturday last week. Guest
Bihar teen arrested for pro-Pakistan slogan on Facebook
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, a 15-year old boy from Bihar was today arrested for posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on his Facebook profile, India Today reported. The district police has arrested Afsar Khan after the locals filed a complaint against him for hurting their sentiments. In a similar incident in April this year, a […]
Bihar teen arrested for pro-Pakistan slogan on Facebook
As tensions rise between India and Pakistan, a 15-year old boy from Bihar was today arrested for posting “Pakistan Zindabad” on his Facebook profile, India Today reported. The district police has arrested Afsar Khan after the locals filed a complaint against him for hurting their sentiments. In a similar incident in April this year, a […]
Mirwaiz released from six-day house detention
Hurriyat (M) Chief Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was released from house detention after six day today morning to address the first Friday congregation of the holy month of Ramadhan at the Jamia Masjid in downtown Srinagar. Media advisor of the Mirwaiz, Advocate Shahid-ul-Islam, who continues to be under house arrest, said that the chief cleric was […]
UN concerned over escalating India-Pakistan tensions
The United Nations has expressed concern over escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following unprovoked Indian firing across the Line of Control which claimed at least two civilians on Thursday, Express tribune reported. “The situation (in Kashmir) continues to be of concern to us,” UN Secretary-General Antonio Guetteres’ spokesperson said in response to a […]
At least 36 dead in attack on Philippines casino: official
At least 36 people died after a gunman burst into a Manila casino, firing shots and setting gaming tables alight, a spokesman for the Philippine president was quoted by the news agencies on Friday. The officials believe that the massacre was a botched robbery attempt. There was no evidence linking the attack at the Resorts […]
Editorial: Tourism industry at cross roads
Tourism industry being the mainstay of the state’s economy has been asking for attention from everybody be it the government or the stakeholders involved with this industry. No wonder then that the Chief Minister during a meeting few days back convened with the stakeholders here asked them to pool in resources to negate the false […]
Hizb’s Over Ground Worker (OGW) apprehended
Police on Thursday claimed to have arrested an over ground worker (OGW) of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen from South Kashmir’s Qazigind area. Police officials claimed that the OGW was apprehended by army’s 9 RR on May 26 and was handed over to police station Qazigund on Thursday. The detained OGW has been identified as Shoaib Ahmad Bhat son […]
Govt orders re-constitution of VEC’s
The government has accorded sanction to the re-constitution of Village Education Committees (VEC) which will be headed by Headmaster or Head-teacher of any school functioning in the village. The order to this effect was issued by Secretary School Education Farooq Ahmed Shah, which said two members of Panchayat or Municipal wards including at least one […]