JRL calls for shutdown on Maqbool Bhat, Afzal Guru anniversaries

  Srinagar:Joint Resistance Leadership has called for complete shutdown on February 9 and February 11, against the hanging of Muhammad Afzal Guru and Muhammad Maqbool Bhat. In a joint statement issued here, JRL said that massive protests should be staged across Kashmir while as on February 11, a joint memorandum will be submitted to UNO […]

Govt to create 300 posts for UMC Srinagar, AMC Jammu: Asiea

JAMMU: Minister of State for Health and Medical Education Asiea Naqash today informed Legislative Council that the government is contemplating to create 300 posts including faculty positions, doctors and paramedics in Unani Medical College (UMC), Srinagar and Ayurvedic Medical College (AMC), Jammu. Replying to a question of Surinder Mohan Ambardar, the Minister informed that the […]

03  critically injured in Sopore road accident

Sopore: At least three persons were critically injured in a road accident at Putukha area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Reports said that the accident took place at Sopore-Srinagar highway near Putukha area when a speedy LP truck bearing registered number JK05C- 1729 hit an Alto K10 car bearing registration number JK05G- 0237 […]

Cop injured in militant attack succumbs, toll 2

Srinagar: One more cop who was injured in a shootout at SMHS hospital Srinagar today has succumbed to injuries taking the death of the policemen killed in the attack to two. Pertinently , militants earlier today staged a daring attack outside a hospital in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital to free a Pakistani militant from […]

515 infiltration cases in JK in 2017; 75 militants killed

New Delhi: As many as 515 infiltration cases from across the border in Jammu and Kashmir have been reported in 2017 in which 75 militants were killed, the Lok Sabha was informed today. Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said that 515 infiltration cases were reported in 2017 in which 75 militants were […]

PDP legislator seeks rehabilitation of people affected by closure of toll post in south Kashmir

Jammu: A legislator of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) today displayed a banner in the Legislative Assembly to seek rehabilitation of the people affected by the closure of the toll post at Lower Munda along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. In an order issued yesterday, the government has abolished toll post at Lower Munda in Qazigund […]

Govt committed to strengthen GoI’s initiatives: Mehbooba

  Srinagar: Government on Wednesday said the present coalition dispensation is committed to take forward the initiatives taken by the central government towards normalizing relations with Pakistan and ensuring peace and development in the subcontinent. Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti while replying to a written question by a legislator invoked the Agenda of Alliance. She said, […]

280 youth joined militancy in 3 years: CM

Srinagar:  Government on Tuesday said that 280 youth have joined militancy during last three years in Jammu and Kashmir. “Total number of 280 youths joined militancy in the last three years. 66 youths joined in 2015, 88 in 2016 and 126 in 2017,” Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti said while replying to a written question by a legislator. Mehbooba […]

JK highway closed after landslide in Ramban

Jammu: The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remained closed today due to a massive landslide in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, police said. There was a “heavy” landslide at Ramsu. This led to its closure this morning, they said, adding that due to the blockade, over 300 vehicles were stranded. The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) is working […]

Teenager held after crossing Kishanganga river in Keran

  Srinagar: A teenage boy was detained by police along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector sector on Monday evening. Official sources said that the youth Najam Saqib (19) son of Uzair Joo was apprehended soon after he reached Keran after crossing over the LoC via Kishan Ganga River dividing two parts of Kashmir. The youth’s […]