Militants involved in bank robbery; identified, says Police

Srinagar:  Police today said that it has identified the militants involved in the attempt to loot JK Bank branch in Marhama area of south Kashmir. “Today militants barged into J&K Bank branch Marhama and looted the bank. In this connection a case FIR number 171/2017 under section 398, 454, 427 RPC, 7/25 A. Act was […]

Restrictions in Srinagar tomorrow

Srinagar: Following a protest call by separatist leadership on Friday, the administration has decided to impose restrictions under seven police stations falling in Srinagar City. An official of the district administration said that the restrictions under section 144 CrPC will be imposed in Srinagar areas falling under the jurisdiction of seven Police Stations. “Areas falling […]

Schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow

Srinagar: The administration has once again decided to close down the schools, colleges and the Universities tomorrow. According to Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, all educational institutions will remain closed in Kashmir Valley tommrrow on Oct 13 (Friday), an official spokesman said. Meanwhile, authorities in the KU said that class-work in Kashmir University shall remain suspended on […]

Himachal Pradesh to go to polls on Nov 9; counting on Dec 18

New Delhi: The Election Commission on Thursday announced that Assembly elections in Himachal Pradesh would be held on November 9 in a single phase. The results will be announced on December 18. Announcing this at the press conference here, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) AK Joti said that EVMs with VVPATs will be used on all […]

Grenade lobbed in Pulwama, no causalities

Pulwama: Unidentified persons lobbed a grenade in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday afternoon. According to the reports, unidentified persons lobbed a grenade near Shaheed park in Pulwama town. Reports said that a beauty parlour was partially damaged in the attack. However, there was no loss of life or any injury was reported so far. […]

Unidentified gunmen attempt to loot JK bank in Sangam

Unidentified gunmen Thursday attempted to loot a Jammu and Kashmir Bank branch in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. According to the reports, gunmen tried to loot the J&K Bank branch at Marhama Sangam. The attempt to loot the bank was unsuccessful after which they fired several shots in the air. More details are awaited. Guest

Soldier, civilian killed in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector

A soldier and one civilian were killed when Indian and Pakistani armies exchanged fire in Poonch’s Krishna Ghati sector. According to the reports, Pakistan Army on Thursday resorted to unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms along the Line of Control (LoC) in Krishna Ghati Sector of Jammu and Kashmir. The firing which started at […]

Accident in Sopore outskirts, Minor boy injured

Sopore: A minor boy was injured in a road accident in north Kashmir’s Sopore on Thursday. According to the reports, a speedy van hit and injured minor boy at Dangerpora area and managed to escape from the spot. The reports said that the minor boy was on his way to school when he was hit […]

Cordon and search operation launched in Baramulla

Baramulla: Government forces launched a cordon and search operation in Baramulla, reports said. According to the reports, Army along with Jammu and Kashmir police launched the operation near Kralhar area of the town. Sources said that the search operation was launched following the presence of militants in the area. More details are awaited. Guest

Braid Chopping: Protest in Batamaloo, Maisuma

Srinagar: Protests erupted in the Batamaloo area after fresh braid chopping incident was reported from the area, reports said. According to the reports, braid chopping incident was reported at SD colony Batamalloo in Srinagar. They said that the residents of Batamallo took to streets to protest the braid-chopping of a pregnant lady this morning at […]