AWANTIPORA — Over a decade has passed, but the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) have miserably failed to complete the construction of a vital bridge on river Jhelum at Reshipora in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Locals said that the foundation of the bridge was laid in the year […]
NEW DELHI — Actor Kangana Ranaut kicked off a firestorm on Thursday for declaring that India attained freedom in 2014, when the Modi-led government came to power, and describing the country’s Independence in 1947 as “bheek”, or alms. The “Manikarnika” actor, known for her provocative and often inflammatory statements, was once again the centre of […]
ABU DHABI — The Indian doctor, who treated Pakistan’s Mohammad Rizwan in the ICU, is astonished at the quick recovery made by the seriously ailing but gritty wicketkeeper-batsman, to be match-fit for the ICC T20 World Cup semis against Australia. “Mujhe khelna hain. Team ke saath rehna hain” (I want to play. I want to […]
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two more persons from Baramulla district accused in the terrorism conspiracy case in Jammu and Kashmir. Those arrested have been identified as Rashid Muzaffar Ganaie, Nasir Mir, both are the residents of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir. The fresh arrests take to 27 the number […]
SRINAGAR — In a disclosure which could lift the veil about huge illegal constructions in J&K’s summer capital, Srinagar police have sent a list of 277 buildings to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), which are being allegedly constructed illegally. Sources told that the police have sent a list of 277 buildings to Srinagar Municipal Corporation, […]
SRINAGAR — At least 38 Pakistani militants are present in Jammu and Kashmir, India Today quoting sources in the Intelligence agencies reported. According to the report these militants are under the radar of government forces. The Intelligence agencies prepared a list of Pakistani militants involved in militancy incidents in the Kashmir Valley. According to the […]
SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed its indignation and anger against the authorities for once again preventing the people from performing Friday prayers at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar. The Anjuman in a statement said that it is regrettable and reprehensible in all respects to impose restrictions only on the Jama […]
SRINAGAR — At least 150 young lawyers have come together to form “Kashmir Advocate Association (KAA)” that according to them would work for the welfare of the lawyers in Kashmir valley. The association is led by its founder Advocate Waseem Gul, who told The Kashmir Walla that the new association has been formed under Advocate Welfare Fund […]
RANCHI — Two Kashmiri traders were assaulted and forced to shout “Jai Shri Ram” and “Pakistan murdabad” in Hathikhana colony under the Doranda police station in Ranchi. The victims are Bilal Wani (35) and Sabir Batt (36), both residents of Pahalgam police station area of Jammu and Kashmir. Wani has lodged a complaint with Doranda […]
SRINAGAR — The Government on Friday constituted a screening committee for scrutinizing the application forms received for the post of Director SKIMS. According to an order senior bureaucrat Mandeep Kaur will be chairman of the committee and shall final its report within a period of 15 days. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of […]