Protests after two burqa-clad ‘persons’ cut braid of a teenager in Kupwara

  Kupwara: In yet another incident of braid cutting in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, two burqa-clad ‘persons’ cut braid of a teenage girl after knocking her and her parents ‘unconscious’ at their home in Salkote area of the district.   According to reports, two burqa-clad persons barged into the house of  Ab Hameed Mochi and […]

Karvan-e-Aman bus between Srinagar-Muzaffarabad suspended

SRINAGAR: The weekly bus service between Srinagar and Muzaffarabad had been suspended in view of Deepawali festival, official sources said. They said the service was suspended after the authorities in Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) and here agreed in view of the festival.  ”We are suspending the service on big occasions, including Eid, Independence Days of […]

Sopore: Third incident of braid chopping in 24 hours, students protest

Sopore: As braid chopping incidents continue to scare the people in the Valley, there seems no end of braid chopping incidents in north Kashmir’s Apple town. According to reports on early Monday, a fresh braid chopping incident was reported at Ningli area of town when unknown persons sneaked into a house of Mohammad Maqbool Dar and […]

J&K Bank launches App Based Online Loan Product “Phone Pe Loan” for J&K Police

Jammu: October 15: J&K Bank today unveiled “Phone Pe Loan” a specially customized App Based loan facility through J&K Bank Mobile Banking App mPay for the J&K Police Personnel in Jammu today. Dr Nirmal Singh, Dy. Chief Minister of the state, e-launched the “Phone Pe Loan” facility during the inauguration of “Police Diwali Mela” organized by […]

Three militants arrested in last three days: Police

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir police today claimed to have arrested three local militants in last three days. Police said that they have also recovered arms and ammunition from the militants. Addressing a press conference here in Srinagar, IG Kashmir Munir Khan said that the local militant sare our own people and they are always welcome […]

Supreme Court won’t hear Article 35A case on Oct 23

The Supreme Court of India will not resume hearing of public interest litigations (PILs) seeking abrogation of Article 35A of Indian Constitution on its scheduled date on October 23, reports said. Earlier, the apex court had agreed to hear the PIL after Diwali. According to the reports, the matter was scheduled to be heard on […]

Protests in Chanpora, Lalbazar against braid chopping

Srinagar: Protests erupted at several places across Srinagar after braid chopping incidents were reported on Monday. According to the reports, braid chopping incidents were reported in outskirts of Chanpora in Srinagar. People took to the streets after the incident was reported in the wee hours of Monday. Meanwhile, protests were also reported in Lal Bazaar […]

2 LeT militants, civilian die in Pulwama encounter

Srinagar: Two Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militants and a civilian were killed in an encounter with security forces in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Six other civilians were injured during the clashes that followed during the encounter. According to the reports, a joint team of Police Pulwama, 03 RR, 55 RR, 182 & 183 Bn CRPF cordoned off […]