SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar in a congratulatory message has greeted the people of Kashmir on the arrival of Ramadan, the month of blessings and attainment of goodness and happiness. In view of the arrival of Ramadan, the Anjuman in a statement reiterated its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of its […]
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Civilian shot at, injured in Shopian
SRINAGAR — Suspected militants on Monday evening shot at and injured a civilian at Chotigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official said that militants shot at a civilian identified as Sonu Kumur Baljee, son of Jankee Nath in Chotigam area of Shopian. He was shifted to District Hospital for treatment, he said, adding […]
79 foreign militants active in J&K against 93 locals, reveals official data
SRINAGAR — The number of foreign militants in Kashmir has gone up in the first three months of 2022 (January-March) as the number of local militants falls considerably, an official data compiled by the army revealed Monday. Figures available suggest that among a total of 172 militants active in Jammu and Kashmir, 79 are foreigners […]
Massive blaze renders 3 families homeless, partially damages bank in Pattan locality
PATTAN — At least 3 families were rendered homeless after 3 residential houses were damaged in a fire incident that broke out in Khore Sherebad area of Pattan in Baramulla district on Monday. The fire also partially damaged Grameen Bank in the area. An official said that three residential houses belonging to Mohmmad Ramzan Bhat, […]
Srinagar attack: One CRPF personnel succumbs
SRINAGAR — One among the two CRPF troopers who was critically injured in a militant attack at Maisuma area of Srinagar succumbed to his injuries in a hospital, an official said. Medical Superintendent SMHS Kanwaljeet Singh confirmed to KDC that the CRPF personnel succumbed at the hospital while as the second injured is stable. The […]
Two CRPF men shot at, injured in Maisuma
SRINAGAR — Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men were on Monday afternoon shot at by the unidentified gunmen at Maisuma area of Srinagar. Official sources said that two CRPF men were fired upon by the unidentified gunmen at Maisuma near Dar building. The injured have been shifted to the hospital for treatment, they said, […]
Two more non-local labourers shot at, injured in Pulwama
SRINAGAR — Unidentified gunmen on Monday afternoon shot at and injured two non-local labourers in Lajurah area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official said that militants fired upon two non-locals labourers in Lajurah Pulwama, who have been shifted to hospital for treatment. He identified the duo as Patlashwar Kumar, son of Joko Chowdary of […]
Weather to remain dry with clear sky in J&K
SRINAGAR — Weather remained partly cloudy in J&K and Ladakh on Monday as the Meteorological (MeT) department forecast mainly clear weather in the two union territories during the next 24 hours. “Weather is likely to remain dry with clear sky in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours”, an official of the MeT department […]
7 houseboats gutted in massive midnight fire in Nigeen Lake
SRINAGAR — Seven houseboats and three sheds were gutted in a massive midnight fire in Nigeen Lake here on Monday, officials said. They said fire started from a houseboat and engulfed adjacent ones. Though locals and police launched a firefighting operation, the houseboats were “substantially” gutted before the blaze was finally contained. An official of […]
2 non-local labourers shot at, injured in Pulwama
PULWAMA — Two non-local labourers were shot at by the unidentified gunmen in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Sunday evening, officials said. An official said that unidentified gunmen fired upon at two non-local labourers at Nowpora, Pulwama, leaving them seriously injured. The wounded labourers were rushed to a nearby hospital and were identified as Surinder […]









