Tral  gunfight ends, third militant killed: Police

Tral gunfight that started in the wee hours of Saturday between government forces and miltants has ended with the killing of third militant, police said. An official said that third militant who was trapped in a cave in Satura forests has been killed, taking the death toll to three. He said three bodies have been […]

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Anantnag Shuts against desecration of Jamia Masjid, arrest of local youth

A complete shutdown is being observed in the Anantnag town to protest the desecration of Jamia Masjid, Islamabad (Anantnag) and the arrest of local youth in the area. Shops, Business establishments remained shut while traffic movement on the roads was very thin. Trade Association, Jamiat Ahli Hadees, Local Clerics, Bar Association, Civil society condemned the […]

Soldier killed in Rajouri Sector

A soldier has been killed in firing by Pakistan on Indian Army posts in Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir today. Lance Naik Mohammed Naseer was severely injured in the fire exchange that happened at 1.30 pm. He later died of his injuries. The 35-year-old soldier is survived by his wife Wasim Akhtar. Earlier today, […]

Body of missing Tangmarg man recovered after two days

A resident of Tangmarg in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, missing from past two days, was found dead on Saturday. The deceased – identified as Dilshad Ahmad Ganai, son of Ghulam Rasool Ganai of Ogmuna Tangmarg–was found dead near Ferozpore Nallah in Ogmuna village. The deceased was missing from July 13. Guest

CRPF trooper injured in grenade blast in Kulgam

 A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper was injured in a grenade blast in Kulgam district of south Kashmir on Saturday, police said. The injure trooper has been identified as ASI Rajindar Singh of CRPF 18 Batallion. Militants lobbed a grenade at a joint Naka  party of police and CRPF near Grid Station in the […]

Motorcyclist killed in road accident in Magam

A motorcyclist was killed in a road accident in Magam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Saturday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Nayeem Ahmad Ganaie, resident of  Batpora Kanihama. He was killed on spot while the other person was taken to hospital in a critical condition after a tipper hit his […]

CM meets Rajnath Singh, discusses J&K’s security situation, Amarnath attack

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh at his New Delhi’s residence. The two leaders discussed the security situation in the conflict-ridden state.  While speaking to the media gathering after attending the meet, CM Mehbooba said, “I thank Home Minister Rajnath Singh and the country for showing unity […]

Woman pilgrim from Karnataka dies, toll 23

  A woman pilgrim from Karnataka died today during the yatra in Kashmir. The identity of the deceased could not be ascertained ommediately. With her death,  the toll during the annual pilgrimage so far has risen to 23 since the commencement of the 40- day yatra to the holy Amarnath cave shrine on June 29. […]

Tral encounter: Fierce fighting continues, militants holed up inside cave

A fierce encounter  is going on between militants and security forces in the Satora area of Jammu and Kashmir’s Tral district. One to two militants are believed to be holed up inside a cave on a hillock. Earlier in the day, two militants were killed by the forces. Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police […]