Brief gunfight in Machil Kupwara amid heavy snowfall
Srinagar, Nov 23: Army and BSF were engaged in a brief gunfight after some suspicious movement was observed in Machil sector along Line of Control in Kupwara district, officials said on Monday. They told GNS that the joint forces fired several round last night after observing the suspicious movement. “BSF observed some movement on the […]
Soldier killed, another injured as Pak shells forward posts on LoC in Rajouri
Jammu, Nov 21 (UNI) One soldier was killed while another suffered injuries as Pakistan yet again violated the ceasefire by firing unprovoked along the Line of Control in Laam area of Nowshera sector of Rajouri district in Jammu and Kashmir. Defence sources here said that Pakistan Army on Saturday morning fired unprovoked and shelled forward […]
Urs of Peer Dastageer Sahib (RA) being observed amid COVID guidelines
Srinagar, November 21: The annual Urs of Sheikh Syed Abdul Qadir Jeelani (RA), popularly known as Peer Dastageer Sahib (RA) is being observed here with enthusiasm. During the 11-day-long Urs, which began on Monday, the devotees throng the Dastageer Sahib (RA) Shrine located at Khanyar Wakf Board official said that the Urs is also being […]
Two JeM militant associates arrested in Awantipora
Srinagar, November 21: Police on Saturday claimed to have arrested two Jash-e-Mohammad militant associates in Tral area of South Kashmir’s Awantiopora. In a statement to GNS, the police said that it arrested two militant associates with outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad from Tral and Pampore area who are involved in providing shelter, support, logistics as well as in […]
Mehbooba decries ‘new election norm’ in J&K
PDP leader asked to stay at PS till SMC elections are over Srinagar, Nov 20,: Peoples Democratic Party President and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Friday questioned the summoning of PDP leader to police station on daily basis. She asked Lieutenant Governor Manoj Singh that is this going to be the new norm of elections […]
Article 370 can never be restored, ‘Gupkar Gang’ deceiving people: Former Union Minister Shahnawaz Hussain
Says leaders in ‘Gang’ has done politics on blood of J&K people, lotus will bloom in Kashmir in DDC polls, J&K leaders accepted Aug 05 decision by taking part in elections KNO Correspondent Srinagar, Nov 20 (KNO): Former Union Minister and National spokesperson of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Syed Shahnawaz Hussain on Friday said that […]
Lt Governor condoles demise of journalist
Jammu, November 20: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has condoled the untimely demise of Greater Kashmir journalist Mudasir Ali. In his message, the Lt Governor said, ” Deeply saddened to learn about the unfortunate demise of young journalist Mudasir Ali. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, friends and colleagues.”
In DDC polls, people will teach PAGD politicians a lesson: Union Minister Naqvi
Says dynasty politicians plundered J&K resources for last 70 years, will have to pay back Srinagar, Nov 20 (KNO): Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Friday said that the “Gupkar Declaration” will prove to be a “Death Declaration for Destructive and Dynasty Politics” in Jammu and Kashmir and people will teach them […]
“Great loss to Kashmir’s media fraternity”: Journalist Mudasir Ali passes away
Srinagar: Prominent journalist Mudasir Ali working with Greater Kashmir newspaper passed away this morning after suffering a massive heart attack. According to reports Mudasir complained of chest pain at around 2 am in morning on Friday, he was taken to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Mudasir a resident of Chrar-i-Sharif of district […]
Mughal Road Closed, 19 persons rescued at Pir Ki Gali
Poonch, Nov 20 (GNS): The Mughal road, connecting Shopian and Poonch districts, has been closed even as authorities rescued 19 persons including a minor who had got trapped amid fresh snowfall along the thoroughfare last night, officials said on Friday. “19 persons have been rescued by teams of police and Army from Pir Ki Gali […]