Bar condemns arrest, beating of 7 boys by army in Budgam
Srinagar: Kashmir High Court Bar Association on Sunday strongly condemns arrests and beating of youth by the army at Dharmuna Budgam. Out of the arrested boys, two namely Fazil Fayaz Malik (14) and Hamidullah Sheikh, were released in a critical condition and both were referred to SMHS Hospital Srinagar for treatment. While Hamidullah Sheikh was […]
Geelani expresses grief over demise of Mohammad Yusuf Buch
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Sunday condoled the demise Mohammad Yusuf Buch, former advisor to UN Secretary General for about two decades. While sympathizing with grieved families, he said that “we equally share their grief and sorrow “For those, not able to attend the last rights of their dear ones grief […]
2.5 kg Fukki seized from Dhaba owner in Ganderbal
Mir Showkat Srinagar: Police have arrested a Dhaba Owner and seized 2.5 kilograms of Fukki (a narcotic substance) from him in central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Sunday. A police officer said that acting on a specific information, a police party headed by station house officer Ganderbal Salfi Arshid in presence of a magistrate raided one […]
Hailstorm, rains damage crops in parts of Rafiabad
Peerzada Waseem Baramulla: Parts of Rafiabad and Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district witnessed a spell of hailstorm and heavy rains on Sunday afternoon. The hailstorm caused “extensive” damage to crops, apple orchards, Walnut trees and vegetable fields, locals said. They said parts of upper reaches of Rafiabad witnessed heavy rains as well as hailstorm […]
Govt orders Asiya Andrabi’s prosecution for ‘anti-national’ slogans in 2010
Srinagar: The J&K government has ordered launching of prosecution against chief of Dukhtar-e-Milat, Asiya Andrabi, for allegedly raising “anti-India slogans like Go India Go Back” at Safa Kadal Srinagar in 2010. According to an official order, Police Station Safakadal on 1 July 2010 received an information to the effect that in view of Pather Masjid […]
Ganderbal admin restricts entry of heavy vehicles during day hours
Mir Showkat Srinagar: District administration Ganderbal has banned entry of heavy vehicles during the peak hours within the municipal committee limits of the central Kashmir district. To reduce the traffic mess on roads, the Ganderbal administration ordered restricting movement of heavy and goods vehicles including Trucks, Trailers, Tippers, Trolleys, Tractors etc within the municipal committee […]
Curbs re-imposed in Old Srinagar after protests
Srinagar: Authorities on Sunday imposed restrictions in parts of Old City after stone pelting protests in the area including Nowhatta. Report said that unlike past two days, the authorities had not deployed any personnel in the area and vehicles started to ply. However, the youth took to streets and started protests over the killing of […]
Div Com, IGP inspect, review Jammu-Srinagar highway
RAMBAN. MAY 25: Divisional Commissioner, Jammu, Sanjeev Verma along with Inspector General of Police (IGP), M K Sinha, today inspected National highway in district Ramban and reviewed the arrangements for smooth conduct of Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2019. Accompanied by Deputy Commissioner (DC), Ramban, Showkat Aijaz Baht, SSP, Anita Sharma, SSP Traffic, JS Johar, ADC […]
3 officials suspended, disciplinary action initiated against 4 doctors
Bandipora: On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Bandipora, surprise inspections were conducted at several government offices in the district by Assistant Commissioner Revenue Reyaz Ahmad Beigh. During the inspection, three revenue officials were found unauthorizedly absent from their duties and were placed under suspension and enquiry has been initiated against them. The Deputy Commissioner Bandipora […]
Attention Haj Pilgrims
Ramban: District Administration Ramban is going to organise second phase of training programme for selected Haj pilgrims of the district The training will be held at Jamia Masjid Banihal on June 11, 2019 at 11 am and Qadiem Jama Masjid Ramban on June12, 2019 at 11 am.
Speeding vehicle kills man on highway near Awantipora, driver on the run
Srinagar: A 45-year-old man was killed by a speeding vehicle along Srinagar-Jammu highway near Dangerpora Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. A police spokesman said that at about 1410 hours, a speeding Scorpio vehicle hit Abdul Majid Mir (45) son of Wali Mohammad resident of Dangerpora, Awantipora. Mir sustained injuries and later succumbed, […]
DGP visits central jail, police to ‘soon’ file chargesheet in recent ‘violence’ case
Srinagar: Director General of Police and Prisons Dilbag Singh on Saturday visited Central Jail Srinagar and held security review meeting. Those present in the meeting included with Superintendent Central Jail, jail officers, Zonal SP, Dy.SP and CRPF officers on security duties. During the meeting, the DGP impressed upon the officers to ensure that the security […]
Sumbal minor’s rape case: Police files challan in 17 days, charges accused under POCSO, RPC
Srinagar: Police on Saturday filed a chargesheet in a court against the accused in the alleged rape of a 3-year-old child in Bandipora district. An official said that the police filed the chargesheet within 17 days from the commission of the alleged crime on May 8. A police spokesman said police station Sumbal received a […]
Zakir Musa Killing: Clashes erupt in Batagund Tral
by Basharat Rashid Pulwama: Massive clashes erupted between protesting youth and government forces in Batagund area of Tral in Pulwama district on Saturday. According to locals protesting youth resorted to stone pelting on CRPF near Dembal area, to which they retaliated with tear gas sheling. “Youth, however, did not relent in their stone pelting […]
Army man kills self in Pattan
Pattan: An Army soldier allegedly shot himself dead with his service rifle inside the camp at Hamrey Pattan in north Kashmir’s Pattan on Saturday. The deceased, identified as Sepoy Battini Tirupati Rao (22), belonged to 22 Engineering Regiment and the incident took place at around 11:00 am. He was rushed to nearby military hospital where doctors […]
BSNL optical fibre cut at Awantipora four days back, authorities in deep slumber
Pulwama: Subscribers of BSNL are facing inconvenience as the optical fibre (OF) of BSNL Broadband, landline has developed a cut in Awantipora area of South Kashmir. Officials confirmed to INS that the the damage took place four days back but is yet to be repaired. “No calls can be made, and internet too is off,” […]
CB arrests impersonator in Jammu, would pose as Army colonel, fake job racket busted
Jammu: Crime Branch Jammu has arrested a man impersonating as Army Colonel, and was running a racked an Army recruitment racket. His associates were arrested as well. A preliminary verification was conducted by Crime Branch, Jammu and on the basis of verification, it was prima facie found that Kulwinder Singh in connivance with Vishal Bhagat, […]
Highway closed due landslide, shopkeepers fleecing stranded passengers
Srinagar: Stranded passengers are claiming that shopkeepers are fleecing them over the strategic highway connecting Srinagar to Jammu that was closed today following landslide in Ramban. Officials said that rains lashed the area that caused fresh landslides at Battery Chashma in Ramban over the road. While officials claimed that men and machinery are on job […]
Kashmir observes shutdown over Geelani’s call, restrictions imposed in valley parts
Srinagar: Shutdown is being observed across Kashmir valley for second consecutive day following killing of Ansar Gazwat ul Hind chief Zakir Rashid Bhat alias Musa in a gunfight in Tral area of Pulwama district two days ago. Authorities have imposed restrictions in Srinagar, and Kulgam and Pulwama towns. Reports from district headquarters said that schools and […]
