SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Congress on Friday constituted a high-powered fact-finding committee to ascertain the reasons behind its poor performance in the recent Assembly elections in the Union Territory, and suggest measures for strengthening the party in J&K. A party spokesman said that J&K Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President Tariq Hameed Karra constituted […]
SRINAGAR — According to the Chief Engineer, Distribution, KPDCL, in order to carry out branch cutting, the power supply to Hakbara, Army Camp, Manasbal, Chandergeer, Hajin, Preng, Banayari, Madwan, Shahgund, Sudunara and Mokdamyari areas shall remain affected on 19th October from 09 am to 03:00 pm. Similarly, to carry out branch cutting, the power supply […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on Friday paid tribute to Shaheed Constable Mohd. Ashraf of the 20th Battalion on the 21st anniversary of his martyrdom, at his native village Naira in Pulwama district of South Kashmir. Shaheed Mohd. Ashraf was martyred during a fierce encounter with militants in Sevenderpara, Tripura, on […]
PULWAMA (KIMS) — The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Thursday organized a Police Community Partnership Group (PCPG) meeting in Hawal village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir. The meeting, headed by D.O. of Hawal Pulwama, Mohammad Younus Sheikh was aimed to strengthen the community relations and establish direct contact with local residents. The meeting was […]
GAZA — Palestinian militant group Hamas on Friday confirmed its leader Yahya Sinwar had been killed by the Israeli military in Gaza, a day after Israel announced his death. “We mourn the great leader, the martyred brother, Yahya Sinwar, Abu Ibrahim,” Qatar-based Hamas official Khalil al-Hayya said in a recorded video statement broadcast by Al […]
SRINAGAR — Baramulla MP Sheikh Abdul Rashid on Friday said reports of a resolution passed by the J&K government seeking restoration of statehood only and not Article 370 was “very painful” and a “departure” from the principle stand of the ruling NC. The remarks of the Baramulla MP, popularly known as Engineer Rashid, came after […]
JAMMU — Hours after Omar Abdullah’s cabinet passed a resolution for the restoration of statehood for Jammu and Kashmir, BJP National General Secretary Tarun Chugh dubbed the move as eyewash and said that the National Conference (NC) was mere playing to the gallery by resorting to such tactics. Tarun Chugh, speaking to IANS said that […]
SRINAGAR — A bullet-riddled body of a labourer hailing from Bihar was on Friday recovered in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian district, officials said. The body was recovered from Wachi area of Zainapora in the south Kashmir district, they said. They labourer identified as Ashok Chauhan was living in Sangam area of Anantnag. One of his […]
JAMMU — Two daily wagers of Power Development Department were injured after they got in contact of live wire in Sanai area of Surankote in Poonch district on Friday. Officials told that two daily wagers during repairing of 11 KV line recieved electric shock due to which they sustained injuries. Both the person were immediately […]
MULTAN – Spinner Noman Ali took eight wickets as Pakistan crushed England by 152 runs in the second Test to level the series on Friday in Multan. Noman grabbed 8-46 and Sajid Khan took 2-93 as the pair wrapped up England’s second innings for 144 after the visitors were set a daunting target of 297. […]