Shabir Shah’s judicial custody extended until Sep 13

Senior pro-freedom leader Shabir Shah’s judicial custody was extended up to September 2017, reports said. Shah was arrested in an alleged money laundering case by ED on July 25. Shah is undergoing detention in Tihar jail, Delhi. Meanwhile, a spokesman of the Democratic Freedom Party has strongly condemned the extension in Shah’s judicial remand. Guest

Benazir murder case: ATC  declares Musharraf absconder, acquits 5 accused

  An anti-terrorism court (ATC) in Rawalpindi on Thursday announced the verdict in the Benazir Bhutto murder case; the court acquitted five banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) suspects, announced 17-year imprisonment for both the police officials involved, and declared retired Gen Pervez Musharraf an absconder in the case, The Dawn reported. Saud Aziz, who was police […]

Protest in Pampore after army allegedly beats driver

Pampore town on Srinagar-Jammu highway witnessed massive traffic jam after army personnel allegedly beat a driver resulting in protest and minor stone pelting, reports said. They said that police immediately reached the spot and took away both army vehicle and Tavera. The army personnel allegedly thrashed a Tavera driver for not giving side to their […]

Not appropriate to discuss concerns on Pakistan terror at BRICS, says China

China on Thursday said India’s concerns over terrorism emanating from Pakistan will not be discussed at the BRICS Summit next week. Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying said Islamabad was at the “forefront” of counter terror efforts and had made “sacrifices” for the cause. “The international community should recognise the contributions and sacrifices made by Pakistan,” […]

Government to disallow Eid-ul-Azha prayers at TRC Ground Srinagar

A Socio-religious organization had announced that it will organize Eid-ul-Azha congregational prayers at TRC Ground Srinagar on September 2.“In wake of the prevailing situation, Eid- “In wake of the prevailing situation, Eid-ul-Azha congregational prayers will not be allowed at TRC Ground Srinagar,” an official from the office of the District Magistrate’s office was quoted by […]

Rajib Gauba takes charge as new home secy; Mehrishi retires

Senior Indian Administrative Service officer Rajiv Gauba Thursday took charge as the Union Home Secretary after Rajiv Mehrishi retired from service. He will have a fixed two-year tenure. A 1982 batch officer of Jharkhand cadre, 59-year-old Gauba was appointed as the home secretary about two months ago and since then he has been serving in the home […]

Schools along LoC in Nowshera closed for next 3 days: DC Rajouri

  As Indian and Pakistani Army on Wednesday traded heavy fire on the Line of Control (LoC) in Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir, the district administration closed down the schools near the border for next three days. “Schools along LoC in Nowshera shall remain closed for next 3 days in view of fresh ceasefire […]

CM’s Grievance Cell for expediting work on Maternity Facilities at Soura, Bemina

  Taking cognizance of the complaints regarding tardy pace of work on infrastructure upgradation at the Maternity facility at SKIMS Soura, a team of officials from the CM’s Grievance Cell today visited the facility for on spot assessment of the progress of work. Coordinator CM’s Grievance Cell, Tassaduq Hussain Mufti, had asked the officials to […]

Govt Middle School Brakpora students protest against Edu dept

Students of Government Middle School Brakpora Zone Anantnag Wednesday staged a protest at Brakpora against the lack of infrastructure in the school. The students assembled on the main road and chanted slogans against the education department. The protesting students demanded immediate fulfilment of their demands. They told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that the school building was gutted […]