SRINAGAR — Kashmiri Pandits employed under the PM package hit the streets at various places in the Valley on Tuesday to protest the killing of a woman teacher by militants in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Rajni Bala (36), who belonged to Samba district and was posted at a government school in Gopalpora, was […]
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CRPF trooper dies by suicide in Budgam
BUDGAM — A Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trooper allegedly died by suicide at Humahama in Budgam. An official said that, the deceased has been identified as HC/GD Gulshan Rai of RTC Humama, was found hanging on Tuesday morning. He said trooper was brought to Composite hospital BSF Humhama were doctors declared him brought dead. […]
Partly cloudy sky, afternoon thundershowers likely in J&K: MeT
SRINAGAR — Weather was partly cloudy with light afternoon rain in Jammu & Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT department forecast the same for Tuesday. “Weather is likely to remain partly cloudy with afternoon thundershowers during the next 24 hours in J&K”, an official of the MeT department said. Srinagar recorded 13.7 […]
Migrant lady, teacher by profession, shot dead in Kulgam
SRINAGAR — A migrant lady, teacher by profession was shot dead by suspected militants at Gopalpora village in Kulgam district of South Kashmir on Tuesday. Reports said, the migrant lady, a teacher by profession was fired upon by suspected militants inside school premises at Government High School Gopalpora, leaving her critically wounded. They said she […]
27 militants killed in 15 gunfights in Kashmir valley in May this year
SRINAGAR — Twenty-seven militants including four infiltrators were killed in May this year. The joint forces neutralized these militants in 15 gunfights across Kashmir valley. The data available with the news agency Kashmir News Trust reveals that 36 persons lost their lives in militancy-related incidents in May. These include 27 militants, 5 civilians, 3 policemen, […]
UPSC-2021: ‘No candidate’ from Kashmir cracks the exam
SRINAGAR — In Kashmir valley, ‘no candidate’ of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination 2021 has qualified it. However, the confirmation of at least four candidates from the Jammu and Ladakh regions who have qualified the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Civil Services Examination, 2021. On Monday, UPSC declared final results of 685 […]
Two local militants killed in Awantipora encounter
PULWAMA — Two local militants of different militant outfits were killed in an overnight encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Rajpora village in Awantipora town of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Monday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation […]
Request of CBSE candidates intending to apply for BA LLB entrance exam at KU under consideration: Spokesperson
SRINAGAR — The University of Kashmir on Monday said that the request made by CBSE candidates who intend to apply for BA LLB entrance Examination at KU is under consideration of the University authorities. “Some CBSE students have approached the University authorities that they intend to apply for BA LLB Entrance Examination of the University […]
Encounter breaks out in Awantipora
PULWAMA — An encounter breaks out between government forces and militants at Rajpora village in Awantipora town of Pulwama district in South Kashmir on Monday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at Rajpora village in Awantipora following the inputs about presence of […]
8-year-old boy killed, five injured in accident near Baltal
SRINAGAR — An 8-year-old boy was killed while five persons including three minors were injured in a road accident along SSG road near Baltal on Monday. An official told news agency Kashmir News Observer that a parked vehicle fell down from road after a child mistakenly pulled its hand brake. “The vehicle fell down from […]








