Jammu: An Army jawan was killed when Pakistan violated the ceasefire and resorted to firing on forward positions along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir”s Poonch district on Thursday, officials said. The Pakistan Army resorted to unprovoked firing along the LoC in the Krishna Ghati sector of Poonch, the officials said. The […]
New Delhi: At least five people died as a major fire broke out at the premises of the Serum Institute of India in Pune, world’s biggest vaccine manufacturer on Thursday. Pune mayor said that five people, who were workers at the under-construction building lost their lives in the fires. The police said that nine people […]
‘Had been Detained by Gujrat Police’ Srinagar: Five Kashmiri drivers who had gone missing from Gujrat on Wednesday have been traced nearly 24 hours after they went missing with their fruit-laden trucks. A family speaking to The Kashmiriyat over the phone said that “They had been arrested by the POlice in Gujrat who checked their vehicles thoroughly, […]
Kupwara: Braving bone chilling cold, people in Hangnikoot village of Villgam Handwara on Thursday morning carried a woman patient on a stretcher to a hospital, some five kilometers from her residence. A woman (28) developed some pregnancy related complications in the morning after which her husband, Farooq Ahmad Teedwa, sought help from neighbours and relatives, […]
Kangan: Protesting over pending wages, dozens of Anganwadi workers blocked national highway. Reports said, Anganwadi workers protested in front of Sub District Magistrate Kangan while demanding pending wages. “We have not received wages from last six months and we have been working round the clock”, said one of the Anganwadi worker. The Anganwadi worker added […]
Sonmarg: Megha Engineering and Infrastructure Ltd which is responsible for the construction of 14.5 kilometer Zojila Tuneel has chopped off 338 trees without seeking permission from the Forest Department. The felling trees are lying along the roadside while Forest Department official have submitted a report to Divisional Forest Officer Ganderbal seeking action against the Agency […]
Srinagar: Saffron production in Kashmir peaked to highest in a decade, as the agriculture department recorded an annual yield of over 13 metric tonnes. The success is largely credited to the National Mission on Saffron – the union government scheme launched in 2010 with the target to increase saffron cultivation. Kashmir Valley, along with parts […]
Srinagar: Minimum temperatures plummetted further across the Kashmir Valley and Ladakh on Thursday as the weather office forecast another spell of snow and rain during the next three days. Minimum temperatures across the valley and Ladakh dropped further on Thursday due to clear night sky. Another spell of moderate snow in Kashmir hills and plains […]
Waziristan: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, during a visit to Wana, announced that 3G/4G internet services will become operational in Waziristan from Wednesday. “I know that 3G and 4G is important for education and development… this was a huge demand of the youth, one that was justified,” he said. The Prime Minister went on to […]
Srinagar: A complete shutdown is being observed in parts of Srinagar city, the Summer Capital of Jammu and Kashmir to mark the 31st anniversary of Gaw Kadal massacre. Reports said, complete shutdown is being observed in Lal Chowk, Gaw Kadal and Maisuma areas to mark the anniversary of Gaw Kadal massacre. Over 50 people were […]
