Mehbooba greets Modi; says time for Cong to get an Amit Shah
Srinagar, : Congratulating Prime Minister Narendra Modi for getting ‘a historic mandate’ in the Lok Sabha results, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti said ‘it is time for Congress to get an Amit Shah’. ‘Congratulations to Narendra Modi ji for a historic mandate. Today surely belongs to BJP and its allies. Time for […]
Kulgam encounter ends: 2 militants killed, internet suspended
Srinagar, : Two militants were killed on Wednesday by security forces in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the south Kashmir district of Kulgam, official sources said. Internet service has been suspended in Kulgam, where clashes erupted at several places. They said troops of Rashtriya Rifles (RR), Special Operation […]
Restrictions lifted in down town, SeK in Srinagar
Srinagar, : Curfew like restrictions imposed in down town and Shehar-e-Khas (SeK), Srinagar to prevent any demonstration on the death anniversaries of Mirwaiz Moulvi Muhammad Farooq and Abdul Gani Lone were lifted on Wednesday. Curfew like restrictions imposed were imposed on Tuesday in down town and SeK. Mirwaiz, father of chairman of moderate Hurriyat Conference […]
Restrictions lifted in toto on Jammu Srinagar NH 44
Srinagar Udhampur restrictions removed fully w.e.f. 27.5.2019 SRINAGAR, : Following a review of the security situation in the state and of the requirement of security forces’ convoys, the Governor has decided to lift the remaining restrictions on civilian movement on the National Highway (NH-44) connecting Jammu to Srinagar with effect from Monday, 27.5.2019. These restrictions […]
As expected Mirwaiz not allowed to hold Eidgah rally
Kashmir shuts in memory of Hawal massacre victims Srinagar, Authorities on Tuesday foiled Eidgah rally called by Hurriyat conference (M) chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq by imposing resections in old Srinagar. A shutdown was observed across Kashmir to pay tributes to Hawal massacre victims, late Mirwaiz Muhammad Farooq and late Abdul Gani Lone. Mirwaiz Umar Farooq […]
Governor reviews security arrangements at high level meeting
SRINAGAR, Governor Satya Pal Malik, Chairman, Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board, chaired a high level meeting at Raj Bhavan here today to review important security related matters with regard to the Shri Amarnathji Yatra which is scheduled to commence on 1st July 2019, from both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes. The meeting was attended by the […]
Exit polls: Mehbooba likens news anchors to kids left unattended in candy store
Srinagar, : Reacting to exit-poll results telecast by various news channels on Sunday, former J&K chief minister Mehbooba Mufti alleged that most news anchors could not hide their glee about exit poll results like kids left unattended in a candy store. “Most news anchors can’t hide their glee about exit poll results like kids left […]
Civil traffic resumes on Kashmir highway after day-long ban
Srinagar, : Civilian traffic was resumed on Kashmir highway on Monday, after day long ban due to ‘Convoy Day’ on Sunday on the national highway, connecting Kashmir valley with the rest of the country, official sources said here this morning. Meanwhile, only one-way traffic will ply on national highway, linking Ladakh region with Kashmir and […]
Train service suspended in Kashmir for security reasons
Srinagar, : Train service was suspended for security reasons on Friday in the Kashmir valley, where separatists have called for a general strike in protest against civilian and militant killings during the Holy month of Ramadhan. “We have suspended train service in the Kashmir valley after receiving a fresh advisory from police on Thursday evening,” […]
Pulwama encounter: One soldier, three militants among 5 killed, two jawans, civilian injured
Srinagar,: A soldier and three militants were among five persons killed and two jawans and civilian injured in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Pulwama in the wee hours of Thursday, official sources said. Meanwhile, authorities imposed restrictions in main town Pulwama and adjoining areas […]