Jammu&Kashmir

PDP Leader's Personal Security Officer Shot Dead In Kashmir's Anantnag 19 Jul 2019 23:44 Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer (PSO) of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. The incident took place when Mufti Sajad, a PDP leader and a relative of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, had …
Kashmir conflict surges 19 Jul 2019 22:05 More than 300 people died in the Kashmir region claimed by India and Pakistan in the first half of the year, according to previously unreported data - one of the deadliest periods in the disputed territory’s recent history. The impact of that surge on the …
‘Defamatory’ TOI Report Enrages Kashmir Journalists 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Various media bodies in Srinagar have taken a strong exception to a news report published in ‘The Times of India’ which casts aspersions on the Kashmir based journalists and Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) has even decided to take legal recourse …
PDP Leader’s PSO Shot Dead In South Kashmir's Bijbehara, Rifle Snatched 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Personal Security Officer (PSO) posted with PDP leader Sajad Mufti, cousin brother of former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, was shot dead by suspected militants after Friday prayers in Baba Mohalla area of Bijbehara in south …
KWJA, KJA Express Outrage On Insinuating ToI Report On Kashmir Journalists 19 Jul 2019 13:21 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Kashmir Working Journalist Association (KWJA) and Kashmir Journalists Association (KJA) have expressed outrage over an insinuating report published by the Times of India which uses unsubstantiated allegations to …
Jammu & Kashmir: PDP leader's personal security officer shot dead by militants 19 Jul 2019 13:05 PTI| Jul 19, 2019, 04.11 PM IST BCCL The area has been cordoned off and a search launched to nab assailants, the official said. Srinagar: Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district …
NIA questions editor of Kashmir newspaper over source of funds 19 Jul 2019 12:34 Protests staged after the murder of journalist Shujaat Bukhari.IANS The editor and owner of the popular Kashmir Daily, The Kashmir Reader, has been questioned by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) in connection with the funding of the newspaper. …
JKAF calls Kashmir conflict 'pointless violence' at Shopian meeting with families of militants 19 Jul 2019 12:33 Kashmiri political party Jammu & Kashmir Awami Forum (JKAF) held a meeting in Shopian on Thursday and announced an initiative to denounce youths engaging in militant activities. The families of 118 Kashmiri militants attended the meeting near the …
Army working to counter Pakistani propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir 19 Jul 2019 09:49
Two killings symbolize reach of Kashmir conflict as death toll surges 19 Jul 2019 09:01
Jammu & Kashmir: Selected as flying officer in IAF, village woman motivating youngsters 19 Jul 2019 07:33 Image Source : PTI Jammu & Kashmir: Selected as flying officer in IAF, village woman motivating youngsters Hailing from a nondescript hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir, Jubiksha Thakur (24), a flying officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), is the new source …
Two killings symbolise reach of Kashmir conflict as death toll surges 19 Jul 2019 07:24 By Alasdair Pal and Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR/AWANTIPORA, India (Reuters) – More than 300 people died in the Kashmir region claimed by India and Pakistan in the first half of the year, according to previously unreported data – one of the deadliest periods …
‘We received patients as young as 8’ – Kashmir’s drug problem 19 Jul 2019 04:50 Reyaz* hides under a restaurant stairway, in a village about 57.9km south of Srinagar, to take a hit of heroin, sniffing it through a 10 rupee note. "I went mad for this dose. I was searching for a place where I can take this. It keeps me fit for few …
NIA quizzes editor of Kashmir daily in terror-funding case 19 Jul 2019 02:03
Revelations by new UN report on Kashmir 19 Jul 2019 01:22 Revelations by new UN report on Kashmir The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), on July 8, 2019, released a 43-page report that raises serious concerns about abuses by state security forces and armed groups in Indian held parts of Kashmir. The …
Kashmir issue has no solution: Natwar Singh 18 Jul 2019 22:42 New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) Former External Affairs Minister Natwar Singh has said the Kashmir issue has no solution as the relation between India and Pakistan is “accident-prone”. Speaking at the launch of the book “Indo-Pak Relations: Beyond Pulwama and …
Army working to counter Pakistani propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir 18 Jul 2019 21:17 NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is working with the ministries of Home and External Affairs to counter Pakistani propaganda which projects law and order actions in Jammu and Kashmir as ‘trumped up’ human rights violations, the defence ministry said. The …
Religious riots and their solution - Kashmir Times 18 Jul 2019 18:29 Home Columnist By Bhagat Singh. Dated: 7/18/2019 12:02:50 PM Translated from the original in Punjabi by Professor ChamanLal The essay 'DharmvarFasadTeunha de ilaj (The Religious Riots and Their Solution)' was published in the June 1927 …
Woman Killed In Flash Floods Triggered By Cloudbursts In North Kashmir 18 Jul 2019 15:30 SRINAGAR — A woman died in flash floods triggered by multiple cloudbursts in Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday. According to local reports and police, the woman identified as Shafiqa Bano (35) was washed away by the flash floods in …
North Kashmir: Lashkar Militant Killed In Sopore,Internet Snapped 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — A militant affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit was killed in an encounter with government forces at Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. A police spokesman in a statement issued here …
Pro-Pak groups fight for Kashmir 'jihadi' space 17 Jul 2019 13:32
Militant killed in gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore 17 Jul 2019 10:32 NET Bureau An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The encounter between the security forces and militants broke out after the law …
North Kashmir: Militant Killed In Sopore Gunfight 17 Jul 2019 09:03 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) BARAMULLA — A militant was killed after a Gunfight broke out between militants and government forces in Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district on Wednesday morning. SSP Sopore Javeed Iqbal said that …
Pro-Pakistan and pro-Caliphate groups fight for Kashmir's 'jihadi' space 17 Jul 2019 07:45 NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: In a ‘martyrs’ graveyard in Eidgah area of Downtown, two tombstones—one that of Srinagar’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq and the other of his assassin, Mohammad Abdullah Bangroo, stand out. The Mirwaiz was a separatist …
Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Baramulla 17 Jul 2019 07:41 Image Source : PTI Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Kashmir's Baramulla. An encounter broke out on Wednesday between Security forces and militants in Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. …
Congress’ Vikramaditya Singh lands in trouble for tweets on 1931 Kashmir agitation 17 Jul 2019 05:31 Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh (File Photo) Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh has landed in trouble over his tweets describing July 13, 1931 martyrs as “rapists, criminals and looters”. Kishtwar Chief Judicial Magistrate Sudhir Khajuria has ordered …
OKC, EP host exhibition 'Champions of Peace' on Kashmir in Brussels 17 Jul 2019 04:31 An outstanding Exhibition entitled “Kashmir: Champions of Peace” was organised at the European Parliament (EP) hosted by MEP Klaus Buchner, MEP Julie Ward and MEP Phil Bennion in association with Organisation of Kashmir Coalition (OKC). The guest of Honour …
Pro-Pak and pro-Caliphate groups fight for Kashmir's 'jihadi' space 17 Jul 2019 00:44
Jammu & Kashmir : 2 in process of joining militant ranks kill shopkeeper, held 16 Jul 2019 23:14 Image Source : INDIA TV Jammu & Kashmir : 2 in process of joining militant ranks kill shopkeeper, held Two youths have been arrested for allegedly killing a shopkeeper in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, with the police claiming that the duo …
Suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed Terrorist Held with Two Aides in Kashmir 16 Jul 2019 13:14 Asia & Pacific 14:59 16.07.2019Get short URL New Delhi (Sputnik): An alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist, who was on the run since receiving bail from a court in Delhi, has been nabbed in the Kashmir Valley along with two of his accomplices by a …
Congress MP Manish Tewari gives Zero Hour notice over UN report on Kashmir 16 Jul 2019 08:14 By ANI NEW DELHI: Congress MP Manish Tewari on Tuesday gave a Zero Hour notice in the Lok Sabha for discussion on the UN report over the alleged violation of human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. Expressing concerns over the report, Tewari submitted the …
Pakistan & India lift all restrictions on civil flights 5 months after Kashmir standoff 16 Jul 2019 07:52 Pakistan has reopened its skies for civilian flights, which had been forced to make detours after the fighting between New Delhi and Islamabad over Kashmir earlier this year. India has reportedly done the same. On Tuesday morning, the Pakistani Civil …
Lightning Kills 22 in Kashmir 16 Jul 2019 03:10 TEHRAN (Tasnim) - At least 22 people were killed when lightning struck a market in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir on Monday, local media and officials reported. - Other Media news - The deceased included nine members of Tableegi Jamaat, who were staying at a …
Jammu Kashmir: Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF troops 16 Jul 2019 03:09 Samba (Jammu Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of July 14-15 shot dead a Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate through Ramgarh area. "In the intervening night of July 14/15 2019, BSF troops …
Why Is India Losing Kashmir Narrative 16 Jul 2019 00:29 Our government from time to time is given to “blasting”, “slamming” and reacting “strongly” to international criticism of our handling of the Kashmir situation, particularly its human rights issues. Our media gives the impression that India’s critics are …
Cop Guarding NC Leader Killed In South Kashmir’s Kokernag 16 Jul 2019 00:29 SRINAGAR — A policeman guarding a National Conference leader was killed in a militant attack at Hillar area of Kokernag in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Sunday. "Militants fired upon a policeman on duty identified as Riyaz Ahmad at Hiller area …
KEG Backed Body Sweeps Kashmir Press Club Election 16 Jul 2019 00:26 SRINAGAR — First ever Kashmir Press Club (KPC) elections held on Monday were swept by an alliance led by the Kashmir Editors Gulid by winning 10 of the 11 positions. It however lost the top post by a solitary vote. Results for the maiden election to KPC …
No fewer than 24 people swept away by flood in Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 19:17 Flash flooding and landslides caused by heavy rain have claimed at least 24 in Pakistan administered Kashmir on Monday, officials said. The spokesman for the State Disaster Management Authority, Saeedur Rehman Qureshi said: “At least 24 people have swept …
CRPF men save 14 year-old from drowning in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla 15 Jul 2019 18:19
Indian Soldiers Save Drowning Girl in Kashmir, Twitter Applauds (VIDEO) 15 Jul 2019 17:59 Military & Intelligence 19:00 15.07.2019Get short URL New Delhi (Sputnik): The Twitterati are full of praise for the Indian forces, after a video of Indian jawans saving a 14-year-old girl from drowning in a river in Baramulla, Jammu & Kashmir …
At Least 24 People Feared Dead In Pakistani-Administered Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 13:02 At least 24 people are feared dead after flash flooding and landslides triggered by heavy rain in Pakistan-administered Kashmir on July 15, according to local officials. "At least 24 people were swept away and have gone missing," said Saeedur …
Alliances, defections play out as Kashmir Press Club goes to its first elections 15 Jul 2019 12:26 Polling for 11 executive posts of the club is scheduled on Monday. Express Cigarettes hanging loosely between their fingers, reporters at Srinagar’s year-old Press Club are engaged in tense negotiations ahead of its first election. With its alliances and …
Pakistan says 22 missing in flash floods in Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 12:25 Updated 5:15 am PDT, Monday, July 15, 2019 MUZAFFARABAD, Pakistan (AP) — Pakistan says at least 22 people are missing and feared dead after heavy rains triggered flash floods in Pakistani-controlled Kashmir. Ahmed Raza Qadri, the Pakistani minister for …
Amarnath Yatra suspended for Saturday due to separatist-backed strike in Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 12:23 The pilgrimage commenced on July 1 from both Baltal and Pahalgam routes. (File) Pilgrimage to the cave shrine of Amarnath was suspended for Saturday as a precautionary measure in view of a separatists-sponsored strike in the Kashmir valley on Martyrs’ Day, …
Imran Khan to seek Trump's help on Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 11:19 Islamabad, July 15 (IANS) Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan will seek US President Donald Trumps help to resolve the longstanding Kashmir issue with India when he meets the American leader next week in Washington, officials said. Senior officials at the …
Sye Raa cameraman joins Mahesh Babu's Sarileru Neekevvaru shoot in Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 10:52 Rathnavelu with Anil Ravipudi on Sarileru Neekevvaru set in KashmirTwitter After wrapping up Chiranjeevi's Sye Raa, cameraman Rathnavelu has now gone on to join the team of Mahesh Babu's upcoming movie Sarileru Neekevvaru, which is currently being …
Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 08:40 By PTI JAMMU: A suspected Pakistani intruder was shot dead by BSF personnel while he was trying to cross the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Monday, officials said. The incident took place around 3 am when a man in his 60 …
Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, biggest batch of 7,993 pilgrims leaves for Kashmir 14 Jul 2019 12:21 JAMMU: The Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu on Sunday after a day-long suspension as a precautionary measure in view of a separatists-backed strike called on "Martyrs' Day" in the Kashmir valley, officials said. Since its commencement on …
Shazia Ahad: India Keeping Forces Brutality in Kashmir Unreported 14 Jul 2019 05:52 TEHRAN (FNA)- Shazia Ahad, Kashmiri scholar and activist, says India denies United Nations delegations to its various jails in Kashmir, and blocks foreign correspondents from reporting from Kashmir, impeding any reports on the use of excessive force and …
Kashmir woman crosses over to PoK, probe on 14 Jul 2019 05:38 Sources said Shaheena crossed an Army checkpoint near Sahoora and was allowed to proceed after she informed them that she was going to meet her maternal uncle. A woman from North Kashmir’s border town of Uri has managed to cross the highly secured Line of …
Kashmir boy with rare disorder gets new liver 13 Jul 2019 23:04
Man Allegedly Kills Grandparents In Jammu And Kashmir's Kathua 13 Jul 2019 18:49 Sahil was arrested after a search operation was launched to arrest him (Representational) Jammu: A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his grandparents in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district Saturday, police said. Sahil went to the …
Indias ruling party to revive plan for Hindu settlements in Held Kashmir - Lahore 13 Jul 2019 16:22 India’s ruling party to revive plan for Hindu settlements in Held Kashmir NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: India’s ruling party will revive a plan to build secured camps to resettle scores of Hindus in the Muslim-dominated Held Kashmir Valley, a senior leader said, …
Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to separatist-sponsored strike in Kashmir 13 Jul 2019 10:52
Kashmir Press Club Polls: For Dignity Of 'Unbuttoned Shirts' And Space to Exchange Ideas 13 Jul 2019 05:46 The Jammu and Kashmir government has stopped giving advertisements to some Valley-based newspapers and the reporters have been the first and direct casualty of this decision. Even during prolonged strikes called by separatists, a number of journalists …
Missing woman in Uri of Kashmir is suspected to have crossed LoC 13 Jul 2019 04:40 SRINAGAR: A married woman from frontier district of Uri in northern Kashmir is missing and is suspected to have crossed the Line of Control and is staying with her relatives on the other side of the border. The incident has once again exposed the …
Kashmir’s press 13 Jul 2019 02:35 DEMOCRACY and laws stop at the Pir Panjal Range. They cover Jammu but the Kashmir Valley, which is predominantly Muslim, is left out. Outrages in the Vale do not move the Indian public or India’s institutions. India’s intellectuals ignore the ones New …
India's ruling party to revive plan for Hindu settlements in occupied Kashmir 12 Jul 2019 20:25 Nearly 7 million Muslims in occupied valley surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Indian troops Nearly 7 million people live in the occupied Valley, 97% of them Muslim, surrounded by hundreds of thousands of Indian troops. PHOTO: AFP/FILE NEW …
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri 12 Jul 2019 13:19 Image Source : PTI/FILE Pak shells forward posts along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri (Representational Image) The Pakistan Army on Friday violated ceasefire by firing and mortar shelling on forward posts and civilian areas along the LoC in three sectors of …
Exclusive: India's ruling party to revive plan for Hindu settlements in Kashmir 12 Jul 2019 10:41 By Devjyot Ghoshal and Alasdair Pal NEWDELHI/SRINAGAR (Reuters) – India’s ruling party will revive a plan to build secured camps to resettle scores of Hindus in the Muslim-dominated Kashmir Valley, a senior leader said, a proposal that would almost …
Pakistan urges UN to act against rights violations in Kashmir Today 12 Jul 2019 10:22 –FO says Pakistan receiving ‘wide acknowledgement and appreciation’ from stakeholders for role in US-Taliban talks ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Faisal on Thursday criticised the Indian troops in the occupied Kashmir for continued atrocities …
Heavy Fighting Erupts Between Armies of India and Pakistan in Kashmir 12 Jul 2019 07:16 Asia & Pacific 08:52 12.07.2019Get short URL New Delhi (Sputnik): Heavy firing and shelling erupted between Indian and Pakistani forces along the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir, a disputed region administered by India. The Indian Army has claimed …
Pooja Batra gets married to Nawab Shah in Jammu and Kashmir 12 Jul 2019 06:21 Posted By: Daliya Ghose On Thursday, 11th July 2019,21:07 Pooja Batra gets married to Nawab Shah in Jammu and Kashmir. The ‘Virasat’ actress has been seeing her beau for a long time and now the two has made their relationship official. In a video, Pooja is …
Solution to Kashmir issue must for South Asia peace: Qureshi 12 Jul 2019 04:23 Solution to Kashmir issue must for South Asia peace: Qureshi LONDON: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi Thursday said without resolving the Kashmir dispute, durable peace could not be achieved in the South Asian region. The situation in Indian Held …
Settle Kin of PVC Decorated Soldiers in Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 21:20 The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of ‘Operation Vijay’ and as per Government of India, Ministry of Defence press release nation shall be celebrating the 20th anniversary of victory in 1999 Kargil War. The celebrations in the national capital will …
Al Qaeda Chief threats on Kashmir, Indian Army 11 Jul 2019 19:54 Terror group Al Qaeda's Chief, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has told "Mujahideen in Kashmir" to inflict "unrelenting blows" on the Indian Army and government in Jammu and Kashmir in a message released by the outfit's media wing, as per …
'Shouldn't take it seriously': MEA on Al-Qaeda chief's threat call for 'united jihad' in Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 15:51 By IANS NEW DELHI: India on Thursday dismissed Al Qaeda chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri's appeal to the 'mujahideen' in Kashmir to rain "unrelenting" blows on the Indian Army, saying the UN proscribed terrorist had been issuing such threats …
No need to take seriously threats on Kashmir by al-Qaida chief: MEA 11 Jul 2019 14:37
The Indian Wood Product Co. Ltd commences production at Jammu & Kashmir unit 11 Jul 2019 13:48 Upon receipt of all required permission from regulatory authorities, the trail of the Commercial Production of Premium Katha at The Indian Wood Product Co. Limited's [BSE: IWPJ] Jammu & Kashmir Plant has commenced from today i.e., July 11, 2019. …
Pakistan urges UN to act against rights violations in Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 13:40 by INP , (Last Updated 33 mins ago) ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Spokesperson Dr Faisal on Thursday criticised the Indian troops in the occupied Kashmir for continued atrocities and urged the United Nations to take action against the rights violations …
‘Used to such threats’: MEA downplays Al Qaeda’s warning to Army in video on Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 12:11 Al-Qaeda chief Ayman Al-Zawahiri has called for “unrelenting blows” on the Indian Army The government Thursday downplayed calls by terror outfit Al Qaeda for “unrelenting blows” on the Indian Army in Kashmir, saying such threats are a regular occurrence …
FO demands action over Indian atrocities in occupied Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 11:08 ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office spokesperson Dr. Faisal on Thursday criticized the growing aggression against occupied Kashmir by India today (Thursday) which resulted in the death of a youth. The FO spokesman slammed India for continued atrocities in the …
Al Qaeda chief's Kashmir threat reveals deep frustration 11 Jul 2019 10:40 (MENAFN - Asia Times) Anew video released by the Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiriseeking more attacks in Kashmir, India, late on July 10, reveals a deep frustration within militant ranks acting in the region, several experts told Asia Times. The call by …
Kashmir a dispute between India, Pakistan, should be resolved through dialogue: Farooq Abdullah 11 Jul 2019 09:41 By PTI SRINAGAR: National Conference (NC) president Farooq Abdullah Thursday said Kashmir is a "dispute" between India and Pakistan which needs to be resolved through dialogue. Abdullah, the MP from Srinagar, said nothing would be achieved …
Rajouri admin to expand old-age pension benefits - Kashmir Reader 11 Jul 2019 08:17 ‘Will hold special camps to list eligible persons’ RAJOURI: District Administration Rajouri has decided to extend old-age pension benefits to maximum number of eligible persons. For the purpose, it is going to organise special camps to list the deserving …
Is the UN report on Kashmir soft on Pakistan? 11 Jul 2019 07:37 Stones thrown by protestors litter the street in Srinagar as security forces enforce a curfew following weeks of violence in Kashmir, August 18, 2016.REUTERS/Cathal McNaughton The recent United Nations report on human rights violations in Kashmir has …
In Jobs drive, 50K to take skill test in Jammu and Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 05:29 NEW DELHI: The Centre will undertake large-scale skill mapping in Jammu and Kashmir and launch employment-linked courses in partnership with the industry to tackle the unemployment rate in the state estimated at over 16%. The Tata group is the first …
PoK boy’s body found in Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 03:19 The body was spotted on Tuesday in Kishenganga river in Achoora village. (Representational) The body of a seven-year-old boy, which reportedly floated down from a village in Gilgit-Baltistan in PoK, was recovered from a village in North Kashmir’s Gurez …
Kashmir: UN Reports Serious Abuses 11 Jul 2019 02:48 Relatives of disappeared persons participate in a silent protest, demanding an investigation into the disappearances of people in Kashmir. © 2019 AP Photo/ Dar Yasin (New York) – India and Pakistan should act on the recommendations of the United …
Al Qaeda threatens Army in maiden video on Jammu and Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 01:53 New Delhi: In its first video on Kashmir, al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahari has asked terrorists to inflict “unrelenting blows” on the Indian Army and the government to “bleed” the economy and make India suffer. In the video, Zawahari, who took over the …
Jammu and Kashmir: Asiya Andrabi’s residence attached by NIA officials 11 Jul 2019 00:27 The attached residence is a double-storey house on the outskirts of Srinagar. (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi) The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the residential house of separatist leader Asiya Andrabi in Srinagar. She becomes …
Al Qaeda releases maiden video on Kashmir; issues threats to army, govt 10 Jul 2019 23:03 NEW DELHI: In its first video on Kashmir, al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahari has asked terrorists to inflict "unrelenting blows" on the Indian Army and the government to "bleed" the economy and make the country suffer. In the video, …
Rising Kashmir - Rising Kashmir Daily English Newspaper 10 Jul 2019 20:52 For centuries together, Kashmir has been portraying a true picture of secular values and traditions. Hindus, Muslims and Sikhs have been living here like true brothers. The unprecedented Communal harmony is enough to endorse the fact that Kashmir’s are …
WATCH | Al Qaeda chief threatens Kashmir, Indian Army in new video 10 Jul 2019 20:11 Don't Forget Kashmir | Al Qaeda chief threatens Indian Army, J&K govt in new video Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has reportedly urged "Mujahideen in Kashmir" to inflict "unrelenting blows" on the Indian Army and the Jammu and …
Nehru and the Kashmir quandary 10 Jul 2019 19:48 Union Home Minister Amit Shah earlier this month held India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, responsible for the country being deprived of one-third of Kashmir. Except for those who deify Nehru, most others readily agree to the obvious fact that …
Soft on Pakistan, UN report on Kashmir has discrepancies 10 Jul 2019 19:37 New Delhi, July 11 (IANS) The latest UN human rights report on Jammu and Kashmir, slammed by India as a “continuation of the earlier false and motivated narrative”, has several discrepancies that show up on closer reading and contradicts its own picture of …
Al Qaeda chief calls for unrelenting Kashmir jihad against India and says Pakistan cannot be trusted 10 Jul 2019 17:51 Al Qaeda's chief has called on jihadists in Kashmir to launch unrelenting blows against India as he also attacked Pakistan's army, ,saying it could not be trusted to liberate the territory. Ayman al-Zawahiri used a video statement to call militants …
In video, al Qaeda chief threatens Indian Army, mentions Kashmir 10 Jul 2019 15:45 (MENAFN - NewsBytes) In video, al Qaeda chief threatens Indian Army, mentions Kashmir 10 Jul 2019 Ayman al-Zawahiri, who heads the terrorist outfit al Qaeda, in a recently-released video message asked "Mujahideen in Kashmir" to inflict " …
In video, Al Qaeda chief asks Kashmir terror groups to inflict ‘unrelenting blows’ on Army, govt 10 Jul 2019 15:01 al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri (Source: Reuters) Al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahari in a video message has asked Kashmir-based terrorist groups to focus on inflicting “unrelenting blows” on the Indian Army and the government so as to “bleed” the economy …
Al Qaeda chief Zawahiri orders attack on Indian army, Kashmir 10 Jul 2019 09:50 Ayman Al-Zawahiri, Al Qaeda chief terrorist: orders attack on Indian army and Kashmir Al Qaeda chief terrorist Ayman al-Zawahiri has, in a new video called for “Mujahideen in Kashmir” to inflict “unrelenting blows” on the Indian Army and the government in …
Hurriyat Conference Welcomes UN Report On Kashmir 10 Jul 2019 07:46 SRINAGAR — Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani on Tuesday said the report by United Nations Human Rights Commission on Kashmir has “testified our stand that Indian armed forces under the undemocratic and unethical shield of legal impunity …
North Kashmir: 3 Killed, 2 Injured Due To Electrocution In Karnah 10 Jul 2019 07:45 KUPWARA — Three persons including father and son were killed and two others were injured due to electrocution following a short circuit in Nard village of Karnah in north Kashmir's Kupwara district during pre-dawn hours on Wednesday. Police said that …
Al Qaeda chief threatens India over Kashmir, unveils Pak’s role in fueling cross-border terrorism 10 Jul 2019 07:32 Category: India Posted by Syed Qayam Ali Published: Jul 10, 2019, 12:18 pm IST Updated: Jul 10, 2019, 12:18 pm IST New Delhi: Terror group Al Qaeda’s Chief, Ayman al-Zawahiri, has told “Mujahideen in Kashmir” to inflict “unrelenting blows” on the Indian …
National Conference refreshes its focus for Jammu and Kashmir polls 10 Jul 2019 06:01 J&K’s main regional party National Conference (NC) has decided to reframe its narrative for its cadre and voters, reflecting a hardened stand on the politics of identity and regional aspirations ahead of the Assembly polls. NC leader Tanvir Sadiq, who …
BJP leaders PIL in SC challenges definition of minority - Kashmir Reader 10 Jul 2019 06:01 Hindus a minority in J&K, Northeast, Punjab, Lakshwadweep, petition argues New Delhi: A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the validity of the Centre’s 26-year-old notification declaring five communities – …
‘Battle of the Bands’ ep 2: Kashmir debuts new song, Black Hour ups the game 10 Jul 2019 04:29 PHOTO:SCREENGRAB KARACHI : Pakistan’s early exit from the ICC Cricket World Cup has finally made some room for our third biggest obsession: music. PHOTO:PUBLICITY While food and cricket remain on top of our consumption chain, it is the music of all sorts …
The new roadmap for held Kashmir 10 Jul 2019 04:19 The new roadmap for held Kashmir Is there a new roadmap for held Kashmir devised by the newly-elected Modi Sarkar? Yes, there may be one and it is the old wine in a new bottle. The contours of the old policy are beginning to appear for everyone to see. …
UN Kashmir report 10 Jul 2019 02:09 WHILE this country has for decades been telling the world about Indian atrocities in held Kashmir, Pakistan’s narrative is now being confirmed by numerous independent observers. A new report released recently, compiled by the UN Office of the High …
Delhi Keeps Kashmir Guessing On Special Status 09 Jul 2019 19:31 SRINAGAR — Evading a direct reply, the Union Ministry of Home Affairs on Tuesday said provisions of the constitution of India are made applicable to Jammu and Kashmir from time to time based on consultation and concurrence of the state government. “From …
India slams UN report on Kashmir, calls it 'false and motivated' 09 Jul 2019 18:56 Representative Image India has rejected claims of human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir following accusations made by a recent United Nations report. The report says civilian casualties in 2018 were the highest in a decade. "It is a …

J&K journalist alleges hospital negligence led to his babies’ death 19 Jul 2019 22:57 Hospital authorities said they had not received any complaint. (Representational image) A journalist has written an open letter to J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik alleging that medical negligence at Lal Ded Hospital in Srinagar led to the death of his two …
J&K Governor, Union minister flag off first fleet of e-buses in Srinagar 19 Jul 2019 19:02 Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise Arvind Ganpat Sawant on Friday flagged off a fleet of electric buses in Srinagar city. An official statement said: “A total of …
‘J&K Produces 20000 Tons Of Fish Annually’ 19 Jul 2019 18:50 SRINAGAR — Advisor to Governor, K Skandan, Thursday said that a massive fisheries and aquaculture programme has been undertaken by the government to boost the fishing industry in the State. The Advisor stated this while speaking at a two-day National …
New data shows IOK death toll tops 300 in 2019 19 Jul 2019 18:48 Indian force launched 177 cordon and search operations in which troops seal off an area, conduct security sweep Indian force launched 177 cordon and search operations – in which troops seal off an area and conduct a security sweep. PHOTO: AFP/FILE …
KEG To Take Legal Recourse Over ‘TOI’ Report 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) has taken a strong exception to a news report published from Srinagar in ‘The Times of India’ and has decided to take legal recourse over the report. The editors termed the TOI report, which casts aspersions on the …
J&K Bank Commissions ATM At DPL Handwara 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — Adding one more Automated Teller Machine (ATM) to its network of alternate delivery channels, J&K Bank on Thursday commissioned an ATM in District Police Lines (DPL) complex at Tutigund, Handwara. The Bank’s Zonal Head Kashmir (North), …
304 Red Category Industries Operating In J&K 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — At least 304 red category industries are operating in the ecologically fragile Jammu and Kashmir, government of India informed the parliament on Friday. Responding to a question by National Conference parliamentarian and former high court Judge …
HC Asks Tourism Deptt To Map Location Of Houseboats On Its Website 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Department of Tourism undertake an exercise of mapping of the location and name of all the houseboats on its website. A division bench of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rashid Ali Dar …
ACB Books XEn For ‘Siphoning Off’ Rs 2 Cr 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — The Anti Corruption Bureau on Friday filed an FIR against Executive Engineer, PWD Kargil and Zanskar Bodh Raj Bhagat and other officials for allegedly siphoning off more than Rs. 2 Crores of government money on account of various works. “On the …
Army Chief Visits Drass, Reviews ‘Operational Preparedness’ 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Army Chief, General Bipin Rawat, visited Dras sector on Friday and reviewed operational preparedness in the Sector, a defence ministry spokesman said. “During the visit, he was briefed by the General Officer Commanding, 'Fire & Fury' …
Govt Formulating Policy For KPs Rehabilitation: Governor 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday said the Government is in the process of formulating a policy for rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at SKICC to mark the launch of electric buses in …
‘Defamatory’ TOI Report Enrages Kashmir Journalists 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Various media bodies in Srinagar have taken a strong exception to a news report published in ‘The Times of India’ which casts aspersions on the Kashmir based journalists and Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) has even decided to take legal recourse …
PDP Leader’s PSO Shot Dead In South Kashmir's Bijbehara, Rifle Snatched 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Personal Security Officer (PSO) posted with PDP leader Sajad Mufti, cousin brother of former Chief Minister and PDP President Mehbooba Mufti, was shot dead by suspected militants after Friday prayers in Baba Mohalla area of Bijbehara in south …
HC Seeks ‘Photographic’ Evidence Regarding Removing Toilets On Jhelum Banks 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — The J&K high court on Friday asked officials to place before it “photographic evidence” of toilets removed on either sides of river Jhelum. The direction followed after the PHE counsel submitted that all the toilets and latrines situated on …
J&K bonds with India may deepen over time 19 Jul 2019 18:35 Kashmir has this instant ability to exclude everything except the known and the immediate. It’s an ungodly 4 am as our shikara spears through the shimmering beauty of the Dal Lake — the rush of breeze a blessing after an unexpectedly still and warm night. …
DGCA suspends pilot for three months for wrongly transmitting hijack code 19 Jul 2019 14:03 By PTI NEW DELHI: Aviation regulator DGCA Friday suspended an AirAsia India pilot for a period of three months for erroneously transmitting the 'hijack code' to the Air Traffic Services during a Delhi-Srinagar flight on June 9, sources said. " …
3 Arrested For Physically Abusing Minor In Srinagar 19 Jul 2019 13:21 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Three men were arrested in connection with the alleged physical abuse of a girl in a houseboat on the Dal Lake in Hazratbal here, police said on Friday. A complaint was registered, following which a raid was conducted …
KWJA, KJA Express Outrage On Insinuating ToI Report On Kashmir Journalists 19 Jul 2019 13:21 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Kashmir Working Journalist Association (KWJA) and Kashmir Journalists Association (KJA) have expressed outrage over an insinuating report published by the Times of India which uses unsubstantiated allegations to …
Jammu & Kashmir: PDP leader's personal security officer shot dead by militants 19 Jul 2019 13:05 PTI| Jul 19, 2019, 04.11 PM IST BCCL The area has been cordoned off and a search launched to nab assailants, the official said. Srinagar: Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district …
PDP leader's personal security officer shot dead by militants in J&K 19 Jul 2019 10:55 The incident took place when Mufti Sajad, a PDP leader and a relative of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, had gone to a mosque. Srinagar: Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag …
Militants kill Mehbooba kin’s guard in J&K 19 Jul 2019 09:31 Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) Militants on Friday shot dead the security guard of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s cousin and decamped with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, police said. Militants fired at constable Farooq Ahmad, …
Two killings symbolise reach of Kashmir conflict as death toll surges 19 Jul 2019 07:24 By Alasdair Pal and Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR/AWANTIPORA, India (Reuters) – More than 300 people died in the Kashmir region claimed by India and Pakistan in the first half of the year, according to previously unreported data – one of the deadliest periods …
Indian troops martyr another Kashmiri youth in IHK 19 Jul 2019 06:19 Indian troops martyr another Kashmiri youth in IHK SRINAGAR: Indian troops, in their fresh act of state terrorism, on Thursday martyred another Kashmiri youth in Sopore town of the occupied Kashmir. The youth identified as Adnan Channa was martyred by the …
Govt Schools In Private-Accommodation:MHRD Stops Funds As Rent Liability Piles Up 19 Jul 2019 05:34 SRINAGAR — In a major setback for the J&K school education department, the Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) has refused to release funds to pay the rent of schools functioning in private accommodations. Over the years, a huge …
PDD Contractors Protest Non- Payment Of Bills 19 Jul 2019 05:34 SRINAGAR — “Kashmir Electrical Contractors Association”, associated with Power Development Department (PDD), staged a protest at Press Enclave here against the nonpayment of their pending bills, while alleging that their exemplary work provided an …
Night SRTC Service From Srinagar To Jammu 19 Jul 2019 05:34 SRINAGAR — For the comfort of commuters, Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) has decided to start night service from Jammu to Srinagar and vice-versa after 15th August 2019. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by …
‘We received patients as young as 8’ – Kashmir’s drug problem 19 Jul 2019 04:50 Reyaz* hides under a restaurant stairway, in a village about 57.9km south of Srinagar, to take a hit of heroin, sniffing it through a 10 rupee note. "I went mad for this dose. I was searching for a place where I can take this. It keeps me fit for few …
Is PDP Falling Apart? 19 Jul 2019 03:26 On Wednesday, PDP's leadership from South Kashmir went into a huddle at its head office in Srinagar. Chaired by Party Vice President Abdul Rahman Veeri, the leaders discussed "the issues confronting the state". The meeting followed …
Woman Gets Bail After Assurance of Not Selling ‘Charas’ Again 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — A court in Srinagar has granted bail to a 65-year-old woman who was arrested for “selling charas” last week in Srinagar and asked her to undertake that she will not commit such act again. As per police report, on July 10, one Alto Car (JK01AB- …
Rajnath To Visit J&K Tomorrow 19 Jul 2019 03:26 JAMMU — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely undertake a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 20, during which he will pay tributes at the Kargil war memorial at Drass and inaugurate two bridge projects in Jammu, officials said Thursday. Singh …
Mughal Road Highway, Subject To DPR: GoI 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — The Mughal road, connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir's Shopian, is approved as “in-Principle” as National Highway but “subjected to outcome of Detailed Project Report”, government of India …
Highway Ban—Cops Didn’t Allow Me To Take Father's Body To Srinagar:Official 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — A senior government official on Thursday alleged that he was stopped from carrying his father's dead body to Srinagar and made to wait for several hours. Imtiyaz Wani, director of finance in J&K, took to Facebook to state his ordeal. …
Public Warned About Women Thieves 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — Police Thursday general public to remain vigilant about three woman thieves who it said were on the prowl in the city. Srinagar police received few complaints from some time regarding the activities of the thieves in the city, a police …
Dry Fruit Mandi Over 50 Kanals In Srinagar Soon 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Thursday directed Horticulture department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the establishment of Dry Fruit Mandi in Srinagar. He further asked the department to …
J&K officer: Police stopped ambulance with father’s body for Amarnath yatra convoy 18 Jul 2019 21:12 The police have claimed that the facts are being misrepresented. A senior officer of the J&K government, who was travelling in an ambulance from Jammu to Srinagar with his father’s body, has alleged that he was stopped by the police on the Srinagar- …
Cops Didn't Allow Me To Take Father's Body To Srinagar Due To Amarnath Traffic: Kashmiri Govt Official 18 Jul 2019 20:33 Amid the restrictions on civilian traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway during the Amarnath Yatra, a senior government official Thursday alleged that he was stopped from carrying his father's dead body to Srinagar and made to wait for several hours. …
Rift in J&K Congress over ‘Martyrs’ Day’ issue 18 Jul 2019 19:36 New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A rift has emerged within the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress over the ‘Martyrs’ Day which is commemorated every year on July 13 in the Valley. The rift came to the fore with senior state Congress leader Saifuddin Soz on …
J&K produces 20,000 tonnes of fish annually 18 Jul 2019 18:09 Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir produces 20,000 tonnes of fish each year while 93,000 people depend on fisheries for their livelihood in the state. This was stated on Thursday during the two-day national seminar on fisheries and climate change …
Advisor Farooq Khan decides not to use bullet-proof vehicle 18 Jul 2019 18:08 Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) The newly appointed advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, on Thursday decided not to use bullet-proof vehicle while moving in Srinagar city and Jammu. An official statement said today: “The advisor said that he …
Indian troops martyr another Kashmiri youth in Sopore 18 Jul 2019 16:53 by INP , (Last Updated 39 mins ago) Indian troops in their fresh act of state terrorism on Thursday martyred another Kashmiri youth in Sopore town of the occupied Kashmir. The youth identified as Adnan Channa was killed by the troops during a cordon and …
Woman Killed In Flash Floods Triggered By Cloudbursts In North Kashmir 18 Jul 2019 15:30 SRINAGAR — A woman died in flash floods triggered by multiple cloudbursts in Lolab area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday. According to local reports and police, the woman identified as Shafiqa Bano (35) was washed away by the flash floods in …
Here's why Nadia Sheikh decides to quit acting 18 Jul 2019 14:34 Nadia Sheikh was last seen in Vikas Gupta’s 'Ace Of Space' aired on MTV India. Actress Nadia Sheikh who hails from Srinagar Kashmir and was last seen in Vikas Gupta’s 'Ace Of Space' aired on MTV India quits acting. Talking about her …
Vistara Airlines to launch international flights from Delhi and Mumbai to Singapore. Details here 18 Jul 2019 11:07 Vistara Airlines will soon begin its international operations, with first flights till Singapore, in a joint venture with Tata Sons Ltd and Singapore Airlines Ltd. The airline announced that it will operate a daily flight from Delhi and Mumbai to Singapore …
Health Insurance Scheme:55% Target Set For Golden Cards By Aug 31 18 Jul 2019 10:38 SRINAGAR — Chief Secretary, B V R Subrahmanyam on Wednesday chaired a video conference with Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Chief Medical Officers (CMOs) to review the status of implementation of the flagship Health Insurance Scheme-Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan …
CJM Orders Inquiry Against Maharaja’s Grandson Vikramaditya 18 Jul 2019 10:37 SRINAGAR — Chief Judicial Magistrate Kishtwar Sudhir Khajuria has ordered SHO Kishtwar to investigate whether tweet by Congress leader and grandson of last Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir Vikramaditya Singh, describing July 13, 1931 martyrs as “rapists, …
Advisor For Sustained Efforts To Tap Hydro-Electric Resources 18 Jul 2019 10:37 SRINAGAR — Advisor to Governor KK Sharma has called for making sustained efforts to fully tap the hydro-electric and other power generating sources to make the State self-sufficient in power generation. He said such steps would open up employment …
Yatri From Rajasthan Drowns In Pahalgam 18 Jul 2019 10:37 SRINAGAR — A 27-year old yatri from Rajasthan state on Wednesday drowned while taking bath in river Lidder in Pahalgam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Reports said that the Amarnath Yatri was washed away by gushing waters. The locals and police …
No Stone To Be Left Unturned To Promote Handicrafts Sector: Advisor 18 Jul 2019 06:56 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Advisor to Governor, K Skandan,Wednesday chaired separate meetings to review the implementation of CAPEX Budget 2018-19 and 2019-20 of Handicrafts Department, Handicrafts (S & E) Corporation, Handloom Department …
From spicy curries to tongue-tickling desserts: India is a country of diverse flavours 18 Jul 2019 06:44 Culinary experiences are an important part of the Indian culture. Indian cuisine offers a plethora of flavours. Each region has a rich and diverse culinary taste. From the Kashmiri Wazwan, to the rich Punjabi dishes, to the thalis of Gujarat and Rajasthan …
Admin Discusses Issues Stalling Srinagar Sewerage Project 18 Jul 2019 06:43 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Dr Shahid Iqbal Choudhary Wednesday convened a meeting to discuss the issues confronting and hampering the completion of the ongoing 135-kilometre sewerage project in Srinagar. The meeting …
5% Of All New Buses To Be Registered As Disabled-Friendly 18 Jul 2019 06:38 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Transport Department has decided to make it mandatory that a minimum of 5% of all new public transport buses should be registered as disabled-friendly. The decision was taken in a high-level meeting chaired by …
Defence forces owe Rs 24.5 crore as rent to landowners in J&K 18 Jul 2019 06:37 New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) The Union government owes an outstanding due of Rs 24.5 crore as rent to various land owners in Jammu and Kashmir, the Defence Ministry has informed the Parliament. The outstanding dues are only for land hired by the Defence …
Panel Stresses Scientific Disposal Of Bio-Medical Waste 18 Jul 2019 06:16 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — The Office of Chairman NGT State Level Monitoring Committee today directed the Administrative Secretary, Health & Family Welfare Department to provide detailed information about the status of implementation of Bio …
Div Com Reviews Arrangements For Independence Day 18 Jul 2019 05:44 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today chaired a high level meeting here to review the arrangements for 73rd Independence Day celebrations across the Kashmir Division. He directed all Deputy …
US-based Kashmiri doctors to launch critical care ambulance service in Valley 18 Jul 2019 04:06 Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) Alarmed by the number of road accident deaths in Jammu and Kashmir, a group of US based Kashmiri doctors is all set to provide fully equipped critical care ambulances. “In the absence of emergency service in the ambulances, the US- …
Ex-Minister & Senior PDP Leader Khalil Bandh Resigns 17 Jul 2019 22:32 SRINAGAR — Former minister and senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader Mohammad Khalil Bandh on Wednesday resigned from the basic membership of the party, saying it had "unpended" after the death of former chief minister Mufti Mohammed …
Governor Hints At ‘Strengthening' VDCs In Doda 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — Governor Satya Pal on Wednesday assured a delegation due consideration of its demands including strengthening of Village Defence Committees in Doda district. According to a Raj Bhavan statement, a delegation comprising Dr. Nirmal Kumar Singh, …
935 Foreigners Granted Registration As OCI Cardholders On J&K Address 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — 935 foreign nationals, who have mentioned their present address as the State of Jammu & Kashmir in the application, have been granted registration as OCI cardholders, Ministry of External Affairs said on Wednesday. Responding to a question …
Over 452924 Kanals Of Land In J&K With Army: GoI 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — 452924.54 kanals land in Jammu and Kashmir is with the different Defence Departments, Wings and Organisations, Lok Sabha was informed on Wednesday. Responding to a question by National Conference parliamentarian and former High Court judge …
Traffic Rules Violated With Impunity: High Court 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — Observing that traffic rules and regulation are violated with impunity in Kashmir, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Wednesday directed the IGP Traffic Kashmir to submit report to show traffic rules are adhered to in the Valley. Hearing a …
North Kashmir: Lashkar Militant Killed In Sopore,Internet Snapped 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — A militant affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba outfit was killed in an encounter with government forces at Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday, officials said. A police spokesman in a statement issued here …
Governor Reshuffles Portfolios Among 5 Advisors 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — Governor Satya Pal Malik on Wednesday carried out yet another reshuffle in the portfolios of his Advisors following appointment of former IGP Farooq Ahmad Khan as the fifth Advisor recently. An official order issues by the Government said …
Drug Abuse Big Challenge For Police: DGP 17 Jul 2019 22:31 SRINAGAR — Director General of Police, Dilbag Singh on Wednesday termed drug abuse as a big challenge for the Police and called for tightening the noose against the persons indulging in the trade. Chairing a review meeting with senior police officers here, …
Another senior PDP leader resigns from party 17 Jul 2019 09:46 Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) Another senior Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader, Muhammad Khalil Bandh resigned from the party on Wednesday. Three-time minister and former MLA, Khalil Bandh has submitted his resignation from the basic membership of the PDP. …
Pro-Pakistan and pro-Caliphate groups fight for Kashmir's 'jihadi' space 17 Jul 2019 07:45 NEW DELHI/SRINAGAR: In a ‘martyrs’ graveyard in Eidgah area of Downtown, two tombstones—one that of Srinagar’s chief cleric Mirwaiz Mohammad Farooq and the other of his assassin, Mohammad Abdullah Bangroo, stand out. The Mirwaiz was a separatist …
Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Baramulla 17 Jul 2019 07:41 Image Source : PTI Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Kashmir's Baramulla. An encounter broke out on Wednesday between Security forces and militants in Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. …
'Pulwama Youth Shuns Militancy' 17 Jul 2019 06:18 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Police on Tuesday said that one person who had joined the ranks of militants has returned to the mainstream, with the help of community members, family and police in Pulwama district. Police have not disclosed the …
Rotavirus Vaccination Immensely Important: Atal Dulloo 17 Jul 2019 05:35 SRINAGAR — State Level Workshop for introduction of Rotavirus Vaccine was organized at Banquet Hall, Srinagar. Financial Commissioner, Health and Medical Education, Atal Dulloo was the chief guest on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, Financial …
Delhi Police Arrests Jaish Affiliate From Srinagar 17 Jul 2019 05:35 SRINAGAR — Delhi Police arrested Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) affiliate from Srinagar, officials said on Monday. A police official said that the JeM affiliate Bashir Ahmad, a resident of Sopore, was arrested by police from Budshah Chowk area of Srinagar at 6 p.m …
AIIMS At Awantipora To Be Completed By Jan 2025: GoI 17 Jul 2019 05:35 SRINAGAR — The two AIIMS, being set up at Awantipora in south Kashmir and Vijaypur in the Jammu province under the Prime Minister’s developmental package for the state, are expected to be completed by January 2023 and 2025 respectively. Respondning to a …
Yatra Crosses 2 Lakh Mark 17 Jul 2019 05:34 SRINAGAR — The number of pilgrims visiting the holy cave shrine of Amarnath Tuesday crossed the two-lakh mark as over 11,000 yatris paid obeisance at the 3,880 metre high cave in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. "On the 16th day of the …
Congress’ Vikramaditya Singh lands in trouble for tweets on 1931 Kashmir agitation 17 Jul 2019 05:31 Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh (File Photo) Congress leader Vikramaditya Singh has landed in trouble over his tweets describing July 13, 1931 martyrs as “rapists, criminals and looters”. Kishtwar Chief Judicial Magistrate Sudhir Khajuria has ordered …
Gunfight in J&K’s Sopore 17 Jul 2019 04:45 Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) A gunfight started on Wednesday between the security forces and hiding militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore area, police said. The gun battle started after security forces comprising special operations group of state po lice ( …
Darshan at Amarnath breaks last 4-year record 17 Jul 2019 03:46 Srinagar, July 17 (IANS) With over two lakh pilgrims performing the Amarnath Yatra in the past 16 days, officials said it was the highest number to visit the Himalayan cave shrine during the first forthright in the last four years. On Wednesday, another …
JeM terrorist absconding after conviction held 16 Jul 2019 23:14 Ahmad was carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh on his head, police said. A Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist, absconding for over four years after being sentenced by the Delhi High Court, has been arrested by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police. The accused, …
Passport Bhawan In Srinagar Soon: Official 16 Jul 2019 18:16 SRINAGAR — Passport Office Srinagar has received 1, 27,940 passport applications, since February 2018, out of which 1, 27, 000 Passports have been issued so far. Releasing the data in a press conference here on Monday, Consular Passport, Visa and Overseas …
Traffic Management In City:Officials Asked To Speed Up Acquisition Process 16 Jul 2019 18:16 SRINAGAR — Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan Monday stressed upon the concerned authorities to speed up the rehabilitation process and clear the pending cases immediately so that the widening work of the city roads takes place at earliest …
Delhi Police arrests suspected JeM terrorist Basir Ahmad from Srinagar 16 Jul 2019 09:12 The police had announced a reward of Rs 2 lakh on information leading to the arrest of Jaish terrorist Basir Ahmad. New Delhi: A team of Delhi Police's Special Cell arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist from Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Tuesday. …
JeM terrorist carrying Rs 2 lakh bounty on head arrested from Srinagar 16 Jul 2019 07:25 Image Source : PTI JeM terrorist arrested by Delhi Police A terrorist of the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) was arrested by the special cell of Delhi Police early on Tuesday. The militant was identified as Basir Ahmad and was arrested from Srinagar in Jammu and …
Delhi Police Arrests Jaish-e-Mohammed Terrorist From Srinagar 16 Jul 2019 06:30 JeM terrorist Basir Ahmad, carrying a reward of Rs 2 lakh for his arrest, was found in Srinagar New Delhi: The special cell of the Delhi Police has arrested a Jaish-e-Mohammed or JeM terrorist from Srinagar today. The police was on the lookout for Basir …
Suspected JeM terrorist Basir Ahmad arrested by Delhi Police in Srinagar 16 Jul 2019 06:10 By PTI NEW DELHI: A suspected member of terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) has been arrested by the Special Cell of Delhi Police, officials said Tuesday. The accused, Basir Ahmad, was held from Srinagar. He was carrying a reward of Rs two lakh on his …
J&K Governor skips Martyrs’ Day function in Srinagar 15 Jul 2019 12:21 Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik (Express Photo by Praveen Jain) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik skipped the Martyrs’ Day function in Srinagar on Saturday. However, his advisor Khursheed Ahmad Ganai and other administration officials …
Shalby Hospital Announces Monthly OPD In Srinagar 14 Jul 2019 05:05 (MENAFN - Kashmir Observer) SRINAGAR — Shalby chain of multi-specialty hospitals on Saturday announced to start its Joint Replacement OPD at Srinagar. Addressing a press conference at Kashmir Press Club, Srinagar, Dr Pranay & Dr Bhalla (Dr Vikram Shah…
Restrictions in parts of Srinagar to prevent separatist protests 13 Jul 2019 09:25 Authorities imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar city on Saturday to prevent separatistcalled protests in connection with the Martyrs Day. July 13 is observed as Martyrs Day in Jammu and Kashmir to remember those killed in the firing outside the …
Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu to Srinagar amid shutdown call 13 Jul 2019 06:55 Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Saturday with no pilgrim allowed to move towards the Kashmir Valley from Jammu due to a separatist-called protest shutdown, police said. "Taking stock of the law and order situation because the protest …
AGES opens Srinagar office for Valley students seeking admissions abroad 12 Jul 2019 12:12 Srinagar, July 12 (IANS) Apex global education service (AGES), a franchise of CANAM consultants, on Friday opened its branch office here in Jammu and Kashmir. The AGES branch office was inaugurated by Jammu and Kashmir Private Schools Association President …
Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to prevent separatist protests, CRPF deployed 12 Jul 2019 10:52 Image Source : PTI Restrictions imposed in Srinagar to prevent separatist protests, CRPF deployed. Authorities imposed restrictions in an area in Srinagar on Friday to prevent separatist protests on the death anniversary of a local militant. Police sources …
Dukhtaran-e-Millat Chief Asiya Andrabi's Srinagar house used for terrorist activities: NIA 11 Jul 2019 22:59 Kashmiri separatist Asiya AndrabiROUF BHAT/AFP/Getty Images The National Investigation Agency(NIA) has attached the house and other residential property of the Dukhtaran-e-Millat chief Asiya Andrabi under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act …
Jammu-Srinagar highway: No ban on civilian traffic movement, says J&K government 11 Jul 2019 03:17 Image Source : PTI Jammu-Srinagar highway: No ban on civilian traffic movement Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said there was no ban on civilian traffic movement due to ongoing Amarnath yatra but traffic was being regulated to avoid any congestion …
WATCH: Kashmiris celebrate India's Cricket World Cup exit in Srinagar 10 Jul 2019 20:04 Twitterati also mercilessly troll Men in Blue over defeat at the hands of New Zealand Twitterati also mercilessly troll Indian team on defeat at the hands of New Zealand . SCREENGRAB: YOUTUBE Soon after India’s Cricket World Cup dream was shattered by …
NIA Attaches Residence of Asiya Andrabi In Srinagar 10 Jul 2019 07:45 SRINAGAR — National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the residence of incarcerated chief of Dukhtaran e Millat Asiya Andrabi located in Soura area of Srinagar under unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act. NIA sleuths assisted by police and …
NIA attaches properties of Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi in Srinagar 10 Jul 2019 05:52 Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the property belonging to Kashmiri separatist leader Asiya Andrabi here for allegedly supporting terror activities. According to the officials, there is no search being carried out. …
NIA attaches properties of Kashmiri separatist Asiya Andrabi in Srinagar 10 Jul 2019 05:33
J&K Bank Commissions ATM At Srinagar Airport 09 Jul 2019 19:32 SRINAGAR — Ensuring easy access to cash and other banking services at prominent public places, J&K Bank Tuesday commissioned an Automated Teller Machine (ATM) in the departure area of the Srinagar International Airport terminal building. J&K Bank …
Confusion created by IAF officer in ATC blamed for Mi-17 chopper crash over Srinagar 08 Jul 2019 16:47 Court of Inquiry into the accident was completed once but had to be reopened as officers facing trial wanted to question more witnesses. Srinagar: Confusion created by an IAF officer in the Air Traffic Control (ATC) could have been the main reason behind …
Confusion created by IAF officer in ATC being blamed for Mi-17 chopper crash over Srinagar 08 Jul 2019 15:53
Burhan Wani's 3rd death anniversary: Shutdown in Srinagar today 08 Jul 2019 06:59 Additional security forces were deployed in sensitive areas to foil any protest and maintain law and order in the Valley. Srinagar: All shops, schools and colleges are closed and public transport is off the roads in Srinagar due to a shutdown called to …
Srinagar Kitty to be seen as black magician 08 Jul 2019 06:20 By Express News Service Sharan’s upcoming film, Avatar Purusha, directed by Suni will feature Srinagar Kitty in a guest appearance. The film, made under the banner of Pushkar Films, is currently being shot, and the makers made the actor’s birthday a …
Convoys of security forces not allowed on Srinagar-Jammu highway today 08 Jul 2019 05:00 Image Source : PTI Convoys of security forces not allowed on Srinagar-Jammu highway today The convoys of security forces will not be allowed to pass through the Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Monday, a police spokesman said on Sunday. Stating no reason …
Srinagar mayor Junaid Azim Mattu diagnosed with bone marrow disorder 07 Jul 2019 22:32 Srinagar Mayor Junaid Azim Mattu. Srinagar Mayor and Junaid Azim Mattu on Sunday said he had been diagnosed with a bone marrow disorder after medical investigations in New Delhi. “After some recent health issues and consequent investigations in Delhi, I’ve …

PDP Leader's Personal Security Officer Shot Dead In Kashmir's Anantnag 19 Jul 2019 23:44 Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer (PSO) of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district, police said. The incident took place when Mufti Sajad, a PDP leader and a relative of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, had …
Kashmir conflict surges 19 Jul 2019 22:05 More than 300 people died in the Kashmir region claimed by India and Pakistan in the first half of the year, according to previously unreported data - one of the deadliest periods in the disputed territory’s recent history. The impact of that surge on the …
J&K Governor, Union minister flag off first fleet of e-buses in Srinagar 19 Jul 2019 19:02 Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprise Arvind Ganpat Sawant on Friday flagged off a fleet of electric buses in Srinagar city. An official statement said: “A total of …
‘J&K Produces 20000 Tons Of Fish Annually’ 19 Jul 2019 18:50 SRINAGAR — Advisor to Governor, K Skandan, Thursday said that a massive fisheries and aquaculture programme has been undertaken by the government to boost the fishing industry in the State. The Advisor stated this while speaking at a two-day National …
New data shows IOK death toll tops 300 in 2019 19 Jul 2019 18:48 Indian force launched 177 cordon and search operations in which troops seal off an area, conduct security sweep Indian force launched 177 cordon and search operations – in which troops seal off an area and conduct a security sweep. PHOTO: AFP/FILE …
304 Red Category Industries Operating In J&K 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — At least 304 red category industries are operating in the ecologically fragile Jammu and Kashmir, government of India informed the parliament on Friday. Responding to a question by National Conference parliamentarian and former high court Judge …
HC Asks Tourism Deptt To Map Location Of Houseboats On Its Website 19 Jul 2019 18:48 SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir High Court has directed Department of Tourism undertake an exercise of mapping of the location and name of all the houseboats on its website. A division bench of Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice Rashid Ali Dar …
Govt Formulating Policy For KPs Rehabilitation: Governor 19 Jul 2019 18:47 SRINAGAR — Governor Satya Pal Malik on Friday said the Government is in the process of formulating a policy for rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a function at SKICC to mark the launch of electric buses in …
J&K bonds with India may deepen over time 19 Jul 2019 18:35 Kashmir has this instant ability to exclude everything except the known and the immediate. It’s an ungodly 4 am as our shikara spears through the shimmering beauty of the Dal Lake — the rush of breeze a blessing after an unexpectedly still and warm night. …
Baby is born with 'THREE heads' in India 19 Jul 2019 17:35 Baby is born with 'THREE heads': Little girl is born in India with head-like protrusions on her skull as doctors prepare to operate The amazing baby was born in in Uttar Pradesh's Etah district earlier this month Doctors said they were …
‘Within a minute my entire world was gone’: floods devastate northern Pakistan 19 Jul 2019 16:32 LASWA VALEY: Once a small cluster of houses stood along a gentle stream in Azad and Jammu Kashmir (AJK). Now only jagged rocks and a few damaged homes remain after torrential rains wreaked havoc on the picturesque mountain village in the Laswa Valley. More …
Garib Rath train restored on two routes, no plans yet to replace them: Railways 19 Jul 2019 15:08 Garib Rath was planned to be phased out by the national transporter and replace those with express trains with higher fares. (File Photo) The Railway Ministry on Friday rolled back its decision to replace services of Garib Rath in Kathgodam-Jammu and …
Jammu & Kashmir: PDP leader's personal security officer shot dead by militants 19 Jul 2019 13:05 PTI| Jul 19, 2019, 04.11 PM IST BCCL The area has been cordoned off and a search launched to nab assailants, the official said. Srinagar: Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district …
J&K: PSO of Mehbooba Mufti’s cousin shot dead outside mosque in Anantnag 19 Jul 2019 13:01 Image Source : FILE PIC J&K: PSO of Mehbooba Mufti’s cousin shot dead outside mosque in Anantnag A personal security officer (PSO) of PDP leader Mufti Sajjad Hussain, cousin of former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti was shot dead by …
J-K: PSO of Mehbooba’s kin shot dead by militants outside mosque in Anantnag 19 Jul 2019 13:00 The area has been cordoned off and a search launched to nab assailants, PTI quoted the official as saying.(Representational) A personal security officer of a PDP leader was shot dead by militants Friday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, PTI quoted …
JKAF calls Kashmir conflict 'pointless violence' at Shopian meeting with families of militants 19 Jul 2019 12:33 Kashmiri political party Jammu & Kashmir Awami Forum (JKAF) held a meeting in Shopian on Thursday and announced an initiative to denounce youths engaging in militant activities. The families of 118 Kashmiri militants attended the meeting near the …
OIC’s curious record on Xinjiang 19 Jul 2019 12:05 In an epochal development, India became the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 46th session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Abu Dhabi in March. The final declaration eschewed the customary reference to …
PSO of Mehbooba Mufti's cousin shot dead 19 Jul 2019 11:32 Anantnag (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 19 (ANI): The Personal Security Officer (PSO) of Sajjad Mufti, the cousin of former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, was shot dead in South Kashmir's Anantnag district on Friday. The incident …
SC seeks AG’s help on plea over minority definition 19 Jul 2019 11:21 New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Friday sought the assistance of Attorney General K.K. Venugopal in dealing with a plea challenging the validity of a 26-year-old notification declaring five communities as minority. The order by a bench …
Garib Rath Express will continue to run, no hike in fares: Railway Ministry 19 Jul 2019 11:04 Image Source : PTI Garib Rath Express will continue to run, confirms Railway Ministry According to a recent notification by the Railway Ministry, the fares of Garib Rath Express will not be hiked. Further, the Railway Ministry also said the Express train …
5.5 moderate quake hits North East; epicentre near Bomdila: USGS 19 Jul 2019 11:01 The location of the earthquake. (Image: Screen shot collage from USGS) Morung Express News Dimapur | July 19 A moderate intensity earthquake measuring around 5.5 in Richter Scale shook North East India and surrounding areas on Friday afternoon around 2.52 …
PDP leader's personal security officer shot dead by militants in J&K 19 Jul 2019 10:55 The incident took place when Mufti Sajad, a PDP leader and a relative of former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti, had gone to a mosque. Srinagar: Militants on Friday shot dead a personal security officer of a PDP leader in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag …
Hotstar, MX Player lead in OTT entertainment apps for smartphones users in India: Study 19 Jul 2019 10:08 Hotstar and MX Player are among the popular OTT entertainment apps that Indian users have on their smartphones. (Image source: Shruti Dhapola/Indian Express) Four of five smartphones users in India have at least one OTT (over the top) entertainment app …
Army working to counter Pakistani propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir 19 Jul 2019 09:49
Militants kill Mehbooba kin’s guard in J&K 19 Jul 2019 09:31 Srinagar, July 19 (IANS) Militants on Friday shot dead the security guard of former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti’s cousin and decamped with his service rifle in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, police said. Militants fired at constable Farooq Ahmad, …
SC seeks attorney general’s assistance in PIL seeking minority be defined on state-wise data 19 Jul 2019 09:14 Supreme Court reserves order on the plea of Karnataka rebel MLAs The Supreme Court Friday sought assistance of Attorney General K K Venugopal in dealing with a plea seeking that minority communities be defined on the basis of state-wise population data …
Jammu & Kashmir: Selected as flying officer in IAF, village woman motivating youngsters 19 Jul 2019 07:33 Image Source : PTI Jammu & Kashmir: Selected as flying officer in IAF, village woman motivating youngsters Hailing from a nondescript hamlet in Jammu and Kashmir, Jubiksha Thakur (24), a flying officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF), is the new source …
His Holiness’ message of religious harmony is doing magic in Ladakh: Sonam Wangchuk 19 Jul 2019 07:24 By Tenzin Sangmo Sonam Wangchuk speaking at the 7th Summer Buddhist Council, Nubra, Ladakh DHARAMSHALA, July 18: Sonam Wangchuk, an award-winning innovator and education reformist from Ladakh on whose life the noted Bollywood film 'Three Idiots' is …
Two killings symbolise reach of Kashmir conflict as death toll surges 19 Jul 2019 07:24 By Alasdair Pal and Fayaz Bukhari SRINAGAR/AWANTIPORA, India (Reuters) – More than 300 people died in the Kashmir region claimed by India and Pakistan in the first half of the year, according to previously unreported data – one of the deadliest periods …
Bihar tops list in sexual harassment cases at workplace 19 Jul 2019 07:11 New Delhi: The maximum number of cases pertaining to sexual harassment of women at workplaces across the country have been reported from Bihar in the 2014-16 period, the Ministry of Women and Child Development informed Parliament on Thursday. The ministry …
British Indian Rapper Sparks Row After Joining Controversial Sikh Group 19 Jul 2019 06:38 Asia & Pacific 08:04 19.07.2019(updated 08:05 19.07.2019) Get short URL New Delhi (Sputnik): UK-based British-Indian rapper Taran Kaur Dillion appears to have gotten herself into a major controversy once again, by supporting ‘Referendum 2020’, an …
India demands immediate release of Kulbhushan 19 Jul 2019 06:18 India demands immediate release of Kulbhushan Ag AFP ISLAMABAD: India has demanded that Pakistan should immediately release Kulbhushan Jadhav. It has been urged by Indian Minister for External Affairs on Thursday while speaking in the two houses of Indian …
Pakistan facing shortage of 11m homes, says minister 19 Jul 2019 06:14 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a shortage of 11 million homes, the minister for housing and works told a Senate standing committee on Thursday. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works, Housing Minister Tariq Bashir Cheema said …
Over 2.3 lakh perform Amarnath Yatra in 18 days 19 Jul 2019 05:39 Jammu, July 19 (IANS) Over 2.3 lakh pilgrims have performed the ongoing Amarnath Yatra during the last 18 days as another batch of 3,627 yatris left Jammu on Friday to offer their prayers at the holy cave shrine in Kashmir. Since it started on July 1, as …
Night SRTC Service From Srinagar To Jammu 19 Jul 2019 05:34 SRINAGAR — For the comfort of commuters, Jammu and Kashmir State Road Transport Corporation (JKSRTC) has decided to start night service from Jammu to Srinagar and vice-versa after 15th August 2019. The decision was taken during a meeting chaired by …
Ahead Of Imran Khan's Visit, US Says Aid To Pak Will Remain Suspended 19 Jul 2019 05:14 Pakistan PM Imran Khan will visit the United States, meet Donald Trump next week (File Photo) Washington: Ahead of Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's visit to the United States, a Congressional report has said that the security assistance to Pakistan …
Army Chief General Bipin Rawat to visit J-K today 19 Jul 2019 04:56 New Delhi (India), July 19 (ANI): Army Chief General Bipin Rawat will visit Jammu and Kashmir on Friday to review the security situation in the state amidst the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. There is a heavy deployment of Army and other security forces to …
‘We received patients as young as 8’ – Kashmir’s drug problem 19 Jul 2019 04:50 Reyaz* hides under a restaurant stairway, in a village about 57.9km south of Srinagar, to take a hit of heroin, sniffing it through a 10 rupee note. "I went mad for this dose. I was searching for a place where I can take this. It keeps me fit for few …
No CPEC details shared with IMF, Senate panel told 19 Jul 2019 04:34 ISLAMABAD: The Senate special committee on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor was informed on Thursday that the Ministry of Planning, Development and Reforms and the Ministry of Finance had not shared any documents with the International Monetary Fund ( …
Pakistan Lost $50 Million From Restricting Airspace, Says Minister 19 Jul 2019 03:31 Pakistan reopened its airspace to international civil aviation on Tuesday (Representational) Karachi: Pakistan's aviation minister on Thursday said that his country suffered loses of over eight billion rupees ($50 million) from airspace restrictions …
Rajnath To Visit J&K Tomorrow 19 Jul 2019 03:26 JAMMU — Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely undertake a day-long visit to Jammu and Kashmir on July 20, during which he will pay tributes at the Kargil war memorial at Drass and inaugurate two bridge projects in Jammu, officials said Thursday. Singh …
Mughal Road Highway, Subject To DPR: GoI 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — The Mughal road, connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir's Shopian, is approved as “in-Principle” as National Highway but “subjected to outcome of Detailed Project Report”, government of India …
Highway Ban—Cops Didn’t Allow Me To Take Father's Body To Srinagar:Official 19 Jul 2019 03:26 SRINAGAR — A senior government official on Thursday alleged that he was stopped from carrying his father's dead body to Srinagar and made to wait for several hours. Imtiyaz Wani, director of finance in J&K, took to Facebook to state his ordeal. …
Rains to revive, pick up pace over next two weeks 19 Jul 2019 02:44 The state-run agency also said rains in the remaining parts of the country are very likely to be normal to below normal. PUNE: The India Meteorological Department, or IMD, on Thursday forecast that the southwest monsoon rains, vital for the Indian economy, …
Revelations by new UN report on Kashmir 19 Jul 2019 01:22 Revelations by new UN report on Kashmir The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), on July 8, 2019, released a 43-page report that raises serious concerns about abuses by state security forces and armed groups in Indian held parts of Kashmir. The …
Army working to counter Pakistani propaganda on Jammu and Kashmir 18 Jul 2019 21:17 NEW DELHI: The Indian Army is working with the ministries of Home and External Affairs to counter Pakistani propaganda which projects law and order actions in Jammu and Kashmir as ‘trumped up’ human rights violations, the defence ministry said. The …
J&K officer: Police stopped ambulance with father’s body for Amarnath yatra convoy 18 Jul 2019 21:12 The police have claimed that the facts are being misrepresented. A senior officer of the J&K government, who was travelling in an ambulance from Jammu to Srinagar with his father’s body, has alleged that he was stopped by the police on the Srinagar- …
Cops Didn't Allow Me To Take Father's Body To Srinagar Due To Amarnath Traffic: Kashmiri Govt Official 18 Jul 2019 20:33 Amid the restrictions on civilian traffic on the Srinagar-Jammu Highway during the Amarnath Yatra, a senior government official Thursday alleged that he was stopped from carrying his father's dead body to Srinagar and made to wait for several hours. …
Rift in J&K Congress over ‘Martyrs’ Day’ issue 18 Jul 2019 19:36 New Delhi, July 19 (IANS) A rift has emerged within the Jammu and Kashmir unit of the Congress over the ‘Martyrs’ Day which is commemorated every year on July 13 in the Valley. The rift came to the fore with senior state Congress leader Saifuddin Soz on …
MSME credit continues to grow at a healthy rate signalling rapid revival 18 Jul 2019 19:18 MUMBAI: The sixth edition of TransUnion CIBIL- SIDBI MSME Pulse Report shows continued growth at 12.4% year-on-year (YOY) in the quarter ending Mar’19. Total debt in India has increased at a CAGR of 13.3% to reach the level of INR 253 trillion in a five …
J&K produces 20,000 tonnes of fish annually 18 Jul 2019 18:09 Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir produces 20,000 tonnes of fish each year while 93,000 people depend on fisheries for their livelihood in the state. This was stated on Thursday during the two-day national seminar on fisheries and climate change …
Advisor Farooq Khan decides not to use bullet-proof vehicle 18 Jul 2019 18:08 Srinagar, July 18 (IANS) The newly appointed advisor to Jammu and Kashmir Governor, Farooq Ahmad Khan, on Thursday decided not to use bullet-proof vehicle while moving in Srinagar city and Jammu. An official statement said today: “The advisor said that he …
Cows in Jammu get geo-tagged as civic body looks to tackle stray menace 17 Jul 2019 10:39
Militant killed in gunfight with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Sopore 17 Jul 2019 10:32 NET Bureau An unidentified militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of Baramulla district in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, police said. The encounter between the security forces and militants broke out after the law …
Fresh batch of 4,584 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath 17 Jul 2019 08:13
Jammu & Kashmir: Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Baramulla 17 Jul 2019 07:41 Image Source : PTI Encounter breaks out between Security forces and militants in Kashmir's Baramulla. An encounter broke out on Wednesday between Security forces and militants in Gund Brath area of Sopore in north Kashmir's Baramulla district. …
Jammu & Kashmir : 2 in process of joining militant ranks kill shopkeeper, held 16 Jul 2019 23:14 Image Source : INDIA TV Jammu & Kashmir : 2 in process of joining militant ranks kill shopkeeper, held Two youths have been arrested for allegedly killing a shopkeeper in Baramulla district of Jammu and Kashmir, with the police claiming that the duo …
15th batch of 3,967 pilgrims leaves Jammu for Amarnath Yatra 16 Jul 2019 10:41 The 15th batch of 3,967 pilgrims left the Bhagwati Nagar base camp here on Tuesday to pay obeisance at the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir Himalayas, officials said. The 46-day yatra, which started from the twin routes -- …
15th batch of 3,967 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath Yatra 16 Jul 2019 09:57
Jammu Kashmir: Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF troops 16 Jul 2019 03:09 Samba (Jammu Kashmir) [India], July 15 (ANI): The Border Security Force (BSF) on the intervening night of July 14-15 shot dead a Pakistani intruder trying to infiltrate through Ramgarh area. "In the intervening night of July 14/15 2019, BSF troops …
CRPF men save 14 year-old from drowning in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla 15 Jul 2019 18:19
Amid tight security, 14th batch of 5,210 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath 15 Jul 2019 12:08 Over 1.85 lakh pilgrims from across the country have so far registered themselves for the 46-day-long pilgrimage. (PTI) Amid tight security, 14th batch of 5,210 Amarnath pilgrims left a base camp here on Monday for the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine in south …
Pakistani intruder shot dead by BSF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir 15 Jul 2019 08:40 By PTI JAMMU: A suspected Pakistani intruder was shot dead by BSF personnel while he was trying to cross the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Samba district on Monday, officials said. The incident took place around 3 am when a man in his 60 …
14th batch of 5,210 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath yatra 15 Jul 2019 07:15
Twins from Jammu excited before launch of Chandrayaan-2 14 Jul 2019 14:30
Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, biggest batch of 7,993 pilgrims leaves for Kashmir 14 Jul 2019 12:21 JAMMU: The Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu on Sunday after a day-long suspension as a precautionary measure in view of a separatists-backed strike called on "Martyrs' Day" in the Kashmir valley, officials said. Since its commencement on …
Jammu ropeway to open for public by July end 14 Jul 2019 00:29 Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 14 (ANI): The service of the much-awaited Jammu ropeway, which is expected to give a major boost to tourism in the region, will be open for public by the end of July. Speaking to ANI, Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC …
Man Allegedly Kills Grandparents In Jammu And Kashmir's Kathua 13 Jul 2019 18:49 Sahil was arrested after a search operation was launched to arrest him (Representational) Jammu: A 21-year-old man was arrested for allegedly murdering his grandparents in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district Saturday, police said. Sahil went to the …
Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu due to separatist-sponsored strike in Kashmir 13 Jul 2019 10:52
Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu to Srinagar amid shutdown call 13 Jul 2019 06:55 Jammu: The Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Saturday with no pilgrim allowed to move towards the Kashmir Valley from Jammu due to a separatist-called protest shutdown, police said. "Taking stock of the law and order situation because the protest …
Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistan violates ceasefire along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri 12 Jul 2019 13:19 Image Source : PTI/FILE Pak shells forward posts along LoC in Poonch, Rajouri (Representational Image) The Pakistan Army on Friday violated ceasefire by firing and mortar shelling on forward posts and civilian areas along the LoC in three sectors of …
Jammu administration starts bus service for tourists 12 Jul 2019 10:18 Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir)[India], July 12 (ANI): The Jammu Tourism Department along with a private partner started an open bus service 'Jammu Darshan' to ferry tourists across various destinations in Jammu. OP Bhagat, Director of Tourism, said, …
Pooja Batra gets married to Nawab Shah in Jammu and Kashmir 12 Jul 2019 06:21 Posted By: Daliya Ghose On Thursday, 11th July 2019,21:07 Pooja Batra gets married to Nawab Shah in Jammu and Kashmir. The ‘Virasat’ actress has been seeing her beau for a long time and now the two has made their relationship official. In a video, Pooja is …
Five killed in mishap on Jalandhar-Jammu highway 12 Jul 2019 03:29 The accident took place near Pachranga village at around 8 am. Five persons died on the spot and three others were seriously injured when two cars collided on the Jalandhar-Jammu Highway near Bhogpur Thursday morning. The accident took place near Pachranga …
Jammu University sets up company to implement initiatives under RUSA 11 Jul 2019 17:57 Ten universities, including the Jammu university, have been selected for Rs.1000 crore funding under RUSA. Representational Image/ File The Jammu University has set up a company to implement new initiatives under the Centre’s Rashtriya Uchchatar …
The Indian Wood Product Co. Ltd commences production at Jammu & Kashmir unit 11 Jul 2019 13:48 Upon receipt of all required permission from regulatory authorities, the trail of the Commercial Production of Premium Katha at The Indian Wood Product Co. Limited's [BSE: IWPJ] Jammu & Kashmir Plant has commenced from today i.e., July 11, 2019. …
In Jobs drive, 50K to take skill test in Jammu and Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 05:29 NEW DELHI: The Centre will undertake large-scale skill mapping in Jammu and Kashmir and launch employment-linked courses in partnership with the industry to tackle the unemployment rate in the state estimated at over 16%. The Tata group is the first …
Over 5K pilgrims leave Jammu on Amarnath Yatra 11 Jul 2019 03:23 Jammu, July 11 (IANS) Another batch of 5,486 pilgrims on Thursday left winter capital Jammu to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Since it started on July 1, over 1.30 lakh pilgrims had ‘Darshan’ inside the Cave shrine situated 3,888 metres above the sea- …
Jammu-Srinagar highway: No ban on civilian traffic movement, says J&K government 11 Jul 2019 03:17 Image Source : PTI Jammu-Srinagar highway: No ban on civilian traffic movement Jammu and Kashmir government Wednesday said there was no ban on civilian traffic movement due to ongoing Amarnath yatra but traffic was being regulated to avoid any congestion …
Al Qaeda threatens Army in maiden video on Jammu and Kashmir 11 Jul 2019 01:53 New Delhi: In its first video on Kashmir, al Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahari has asked terrorists to inflict “unrelenting blows” on the Indian Army and the government to “bleed” the economy and make India suffer. In the video, Zawahari, who took over the …
Jammu and Kashmir: Asiya Andrabi’s residence attached by NIA officials 11 Jul 2019 00:27 The attached residence is a double-storey house on the outskirts of Srinagar. (Express photo by Shuaib Masoodi) The National Investigating Agency (NIA) on Wednesday attached the residential house of separatist leader Asiya Andrabi in Srinagar. She becomes …
Another batch of 5273 pilgrims leave Jammu for Amarnath cave shrine 10 Jul 2019 10:02 The yatra is scheduled to end on August 15 coinciding with the Raksha Bandhan festival. (File photo) The 10th batch of 5,273 pilgrims Wednesday left a base camp here to pay obeisance at the 3,880 meter high holy cave shrine of Amarnath in south Kashmir …
National Conference refreshes its focus for Jammu and Kashmir polls 10 Jul 2019 06:01 J&K’s main regional party National Conference (NC) has decided to reframe its narrative for its cadre and voters, reflecting a hardened stand on the politics of identity and regional aspirations ahead of the Assembly polls. NC leader Tanvir Sadiq, who …
Over 5K pilgrims start Amarnath Yatra from Jammu 10 Jul 2019 03:05 Jammu, July 10 (IANS) Another batch of 5,273 pilgrims left Jammu on Wednesday to perform the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Since the Yatra started this year on July 1, over 1.2 lakh pilgrims had Darshan inside the holy Cave shrine situated 3,888 metres above the …
AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, reviews security setup of IAF station in Jammu 09 Jul 2019 17:08 Image Source : PTI AOC-in-C, Western Air Command, reviews security setup of IAF station in Jammu Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, reviewed the security set up of the Air Force station here and praised the …
Refrain from wearing army-pattern dresses: Police to civilians in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar 09 Jul 2019 16:22 By PTI JAMMU: Police in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir has appealed to civilians to refrain from wearing combat or army-pattern dresses besides advising shopkeepers not to sell such clothing as terrorists camouflage themselves in army uniforms to …
Army Jawan Posted In Jammu Dies After His Gun Misfires 09 Jul 2019 04:55 Army jawan posted in Jammu dies as gun misfires. (Representational Image) Prakasam, Andhra Pradesh: An Army jawan posted in Jammu and Kashmir died after his gun misfired on Monday, according to his parents. Tammineni Ashok Kumar belonged to Andhra Pradesh…
'Continuation Of False Narrative': India Slams UN Rights Office Report On Jammu And Kashmir 09 Jul 2019 04:01 India has expressed strong disapproval of a report, released by the United Nations rights office, on the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was merely a continuation of "false and motivated" narrative and ignores the core issue of cross- …
Civilian shot at by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir 09 Jul 2019 04:00 Pulwama (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 9 (ANI) Terrorists shot at a civilian in Chandhara area in Awantipora here on Monday evening. Terrorists fired on a civilian identified as Mohammad Rafiq Rather, son of Ghulam Mohammad resident of Chandhara. He …
Jammu and Kashmir Governor says people in charge destroyed forests 08 Jul 2019 19:51 SRINAGAR: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik accused people assigned to protect forests in J&K of destroying them and of buying bungalows in posh areas of the national capital, even as he reiterated that his administration is committed to …
Separatists strike leads to suspension of Amarnath Yatra from Jammu 08 Jul 2019 15:09 Following a strike called by separatist in Kashmir valley, in order to mark the third death anniversary of Burhan Wani, former Hizbul Mujahideen Commander, the Amarnath Yatra was suspended on Monday. This comes as a precautionary measure following the …
Jammu and Kashmir: Civilian injured as Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri 08 Jul 2019 11:37 Image Source : PTI Ceasefire violation by Pakistan One civilian was injured as Pakistan violated ceasefire in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri on Monday. The incident was reported from Naushera sector of the state. Earlier on Saturday, Pakistani troops …
Jammu & Kashmir: Villager injured in Pakistan firing along LoC in Rajouri 08 Jul 2019 08:54
Army Soldier Shoots Self Dead In Jammu 08 Jul 2019 07:54 JAMMU — An Army jawan allegedly shot himself on Monday with his service rifle at a camp in the outskirts of the city, officials said. The incident took place around 5 AM at the guard room in Miran Sahib area, they said. He had joined the Indian Army in …
Army Officer Among 3 Killed In Separate Road Accidents In Jammu 08 Jul 2019 07:54 JAMMU — An Army captain was among three people to have been killed in two separate road accidents in Udhampur and Jammu districts of Jammu and Kashmir, police said Monday. Captain Naveeta Ranjan, a resident of Rajasthan's Jaipur, was killed after she …
Burhan Wani death anniversary: Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu today as precautionary measure 08 Jul 2019 07:14
Amarnath yatra suspended from Jammu on Monday as precautionary measure 08 Jul 2019 07:13 Pilgrims dance and chant religious slogans after the Amarnath Yatra was suspended due to the third death anniversary of former Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, at Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. (PTI Photo) The Amarnath yatra was suspended on …
Convoys of security forces not allowed on Srinagar-Jammu highway today 08 Jul 2019 05:00 Image Source : PTI Convoys of security forces not allowed on Srinagar-Jammu highway today The convoys of security forces will not be allowed to pass through the Srinagar-Jammu national highway on Monday, a police spokesman said on Sunday. Stating no reason …
BSF launches massive exercise to fortify anti-infiltration grid along Pak border in Punjab, Jammu 07 Jul 2019 11:53 A mega exercise to fortify the 'anti-infiltration grid' along the Pakistan border in Punjab and Jammu has been launched by the BSF, which has mobilised its entire senior field brass, thousands of troops and machinery deployed in these forward areas …
Jammu and Kashmir Bank appoints Rajni Saraf as new CFO 07 Jul 2019 07:06 Image Source : TWITTER J&K Bank appoints Rajni Saraf as new CFO Jammu and Kashmir Bank Saturday appointed Rajni Saraf as its chief financial officer as part of its succession planning. “As part of its succession planning, J&K Bank today announced …