Sports

Kashmir killings may cancel upcoming India-Pak cricket match in T20 World Cup: Minister says ‘should not play under current circumstances

NEW DELHI — The clamour for cancellation of India vs Pakistan match in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup is increasing amid recent killings in Jammu and Kashmir, where several civilians especially non-locals and those belonging to the minority communities have lost their lives. Since Saturday, four non-local labourers have been shot dead in several […]

Kashmir

Govt terminates services of Geelani’s grandson, Doda teacher

SRINAGAR — 45 days after Hurriyat Conference chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani died, government on Saturday ordered termination from services of his grandson Anees-ul-Islam, Research Officer in Sher-e-Kashmir International Convention Centre here. The government also terminated services of a teacher from Doda. The orders have been issued by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha in terms of […]

Kashmir

Poonch highway closed for 3rd straight day

POONCH — The Jammu-Rajouri-Poonch national highway continued to remain closed for the third straight day on Saturday in wake of the ongoing encounter at Bhata Dhurian forest area, located along the highway. Officials told that the highway has been closed for vehicular movement between Bhimber Gali and Jarran Wali Gali of Mendhar Sub Division of […]