Cop killed in militant attack

  Srinagar: A policeman was killed and another injured when suspected militants attacked the cavalcade of ruling party MLA, Abdul Majeed Padder in South Kashmir’s Damhalhanjipora area on Saturday. Official sources said the militants attacked the cavalcade of MLA Noorabad Abdul Majeed Padar in which one policeman (driver) identified as Khurshid Ahmad died on the […]

Braid Choppers continue to ‘roam free’

Srinagar: With no letup in the incidents of braid chopping across Kashmir Valley, angry protestors are taking to the streets against these incidents condemning the government’s failure to nab the culprits. Seven persons were injured during clashes between government forces and locals in the border town of Uri, reports said. According to the reports, seven […]

Slain LeT commander was a cricket enthusiast

Shopian: Waseem Ahmed Shah-the Lashkar-e-Taiba District Commander for South Kashmir’s Shopian district who along with his Scholar associate was killed in a gun fight at Littar village on Saturday morning was a talented cricketer popularly known as Wasim Akram among his friend circle for his bowling action that matched yesteryears Pakistan speed star. “His bowling […]

Braid chopping create gloomy situation for womenfolk: Geelani

Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Saturday said that the increasing braid chopping incidents in Kashmir has created extremely gloomy situation for the womenfolk. “Forced and military occupation of India is the root cause of all miseries and problems and the authorities in New Delhi always applied its shrived tactics to suppress […]

Trade bodies pose a united demand on return of power projects

Srinagar: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and its Jammu counterpart, Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI) on Saturday asserted that power projects whose agreements have expired, must be returned immediately by the Government of India to the state government. Addressing a joint press conference in Srinagar, Nasir Hamid Khan, Senior Vice President, […]

Education department ‘fails’ to get a pass certificate from MHRD

Srinagar: The Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has picked up loopholes in the functioning of J&K’s education department over the introduction of technological intervention and improving academic standards in government schools. In its latest report submitted to the state education department MHRD has stated that there were no Mathematics laboratory for students in schools […]

Braid Chopping: Mental health experts suggest ‘reaching out’ to victims

Srinagar: With already more than 100 cases of braid copping reported so far in Kashmir, mental health experts Saturday said that instead of waiting for the victims to come out and seek counseling the authorities should try to reach them and provide medical aid besides counseling to them. “Why can’t the authorities start a campaign […]

NC grieved over loss of life in Pulwama

Srinagar: National Conference (NC), on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the killing of a civilian, Gulzar Ahmed Mir in an incident of firing in Pulwama. Condemning the killing, NC spokesperson extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family for their inconsolable loss. Meanwhile Senior NC Leader Ghulam Nabi Ratanpuri and NC District President Pulwama Mohuiddin […]

Cop arrested for clicking woman’s picture 

Srinagar: A cop was arrested on Saturday for taking pictures of a woman in Ganderbal district of central Kashmir. Reports said that the cop was caught taking pictures of a woman on Manigam bypass road. The woman who apprehended the cop approached police station Ganderbal with a complaint that a policeman took her pictures while […]

Militants hurl grenade in Safakadal

Srinagar: Suspected militants hurled a hand grenade at Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker in old city of Srinagar on Saturday. According to the reports, the militants hurled a hand grenade towards CRPF at Braripora, Safa Kadal. However, the grenade did not explode. The sources said that the entire area has been sealed and the […]