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, […]
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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 […]
Working on multi-dimensional fronts to prevent local militant recruitment: IGP Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Monday said police was working on a multi-dimensional front to prevent local youth from joining militancy and those who motivate and lure youth towards militancy are being booked under Public Safety Act (PSA). Talking to media men here, IGP Kashmir said that police have succeeded […]
Two local Jaish militants slain in Pulwama encounter
PULWAMA — Two local militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant outfit were killed in an overnight encounter that broke out between government forces and militants at Gundipora village in Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Sunday. Reports said a joint team of government forces including Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF had launched Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) at […]
Partly cloudy weather, light rain, thundershowers in J&K during next 24 hours: MeT
SRINAGAR — Weather remained inclement in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the Meteorological (MeT) department said on Monday that partly cloudy weather with light rain/thundershowers are likely during the next 24 hours. “Partly cloudy weather with possibility of afternoon light rain/thundershowers is likely during the next 24 hours in J&K,” the […]
13 years and counting: Govt failed to provide justice to Aasiya, Neelofar
SRINAGAR — The families of Aasiya and Neelofar in Southern Kashmir’s Shopian district still awaits for justice even after thirteen years of double rape and murder case. The horrific incident happened during the intervening night of 29-30 May 2009 when they were raped and murdered and their bodies were found in Rambiara Nallah. Sources said […]







