SRINAGAR — A CISF personnel was detained at the Srinagar Airport on Saturday after security personnel recovered two live rounds and one empty cartridge from his baggage. Official sources said that during screening at the drop gate of the Srinagar Airport, two live rounds and one empty cartridge of INSAS rifle was recovered from the […]
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Minaret of Chrar-I-Sharief shrine tilted in earthquake
BUDGAM — The minaret of shrine of Sheikh Ul Alam (RA) got tilted due to the earthquake on Saturday morning. Administrator Waqf board Chrar-i-Sharief said the crown at the minaret of the shrine got tilted and lost its original shape due to the strong tremors felt across Kashmir. He said that there is no major […]
Communal Harmony: Muslims help perform last rites of Pandit lady in Pulwama’s Tahab village
PULWAMA — Setting an example of communal harmony and brotherhood, local Muslims in Tahab village of Pulwama district in South Kashmir came together to help perform the last rites of a pandit lady. Usha Devi, a 55-year-old Pandit lady died in Tahab village on Thursday evening after brief illness while her last rites were performed […]
Soldier dies, another injured after hit by a truck in Srinagar outskirts
SRINAGAR — A soldier died while another was injured after a truck hit them near Fruit Mandi Parimpora area of Srinagar city. Sources told News Agency Kashmir NewsTrust that a speeding truck hit two soldiers who were part of a Road Opening Party. The truck driver after the incident didn’t stop and fled away from […]
Two TRF militants killed in Srinagar gunfight: Police
SRINAGAR — Two TRF militants of Lashkar offshoot were killed in a gunfight at Zakoora area of summer capital Srinagar, police said on Saturday. A senior police officer said that based on a specific input generated by Srinagar Police regarding presence of militants in Zakoora area, a joint cordon and search operation was launched by […]
Encounter breaks out in Srinagar’s Zakoora
SRINAGAR — Encounter broke out between militants and security forces in Zakoora area of summer capital Srinagar. Reports said that a joint team of Srinagar Police and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation on specific information about the presence of militants in the area. They said that as the joint team of forces approached […]
Journalist Fahad Shah arrested for uploading “anti-national content on social media”: Police
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday said it has arrested journalist Fahad Shah, Editor-in-Chief of Srinagar-based magazine, The Kashmir Walla allegedly uploading anti-national content on social media. Police in a statement said it was reliably learnt by Pulwama Police that some Facebook users and portals have been uploading anti-national content including photographs, videos […]
Srinagar Acid Attack: Govt likely to shift victim to Chennai hospital for eye treatment
SRINAGAR — Four days after facing severe injuries, the Jammu and Kashmir government is planning to shift the acid attack survivor from Srinagar to Chennai hospital for eye treatment. Official sources said that the administration on the advice of doctors has decided to shift the acid attack victim to Chennai hospital for specialized treatment. The […]
Cyber Police Kashmir questions dozens for sharing acid victim’s photos
SRINAGAR — At least a dozen people were questioned by Cyber Police Kashmir on Friday for allegedly sharing the Srinagar acid victim’s photos on social media sites. An official of Cyber Police said that these people were called for enquiring why they shared Srinagar acid victims pictures on social media handles. The official said “majority […]
Div Com Kashmir visits Acid attack survivor at SMHS Hospital
SRINAGAR — The Divisional Commissioner (Div Com) Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole today morning visited SHMS Hospital to enquire about the treatment and wellbeing of the Acid attack survivor of Srinagar. On behalf of Lt. Governor, Manoj Sinha, the Div Com assured her parents that all the hospital expenses will be borne by the govt. Besides, […]









