SHOPIAN — A gunfight broke out between government forces and militants at Check Nowgam village in South Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday evening. Reports said, a Cordon-and-Search-Operation (CASO) was launched by joint team of government forces including Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police in Check Nowgam village following the inputs about presence of militants in […]
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75-year-old man charred alive in mysterious fire in Sopore
SOPORE — A 75-year-old was charred to death in a fire incident at Sopore last night, officials said on Wednesday. They said the charred body of the septuagenarian identified as Habibullah Kanna (75) son of late Ghulam Mohammad Kanna of Noorbagh Sopore was recovered today. A police official told GNS that fire seems to be […]
Unidentified person dies on spot, railway cop injured in saving him near Kakapora Pulwama
SRINAGAR — An unidentified person was killed on the spot while a Government Railway Police personnel was injured after hit by train near Kakapora Pulwama station in the south Kashmir on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS incident took place at around 1625 hours. While the injured was removed to hospital, official sources told GNS that […]
Govt bars mobile internet services across Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory government on the eve of Republic Day of India barred Mobile internet services across Kashmir. However, the broadband services were not affected due to these curbs. Pertinently, armed forces have been deployed in strength at various locations. Commuters and vehicles entering Srinagar city are being frisked at […]
UP police files chargesheet in sedition case against 3 Kashmiri students
SRINAGAR — The Uttar Pradesh (UP) police has filed a chargesheet under sedition charges against the three Kashmiri students, who were arrested for allegedly celebrating Pakistan cricket team’s win against India in the T20 World cup, on Tuesday. On 28 October 2021, the police booked the trio under sedition (124A IPC) for allegedly sharing pro-Pakistan […]
Some people not happy with J&K’s development: LG Manoj Sinha
JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Wednesday said that the Union Territory was on the path of everlasting peace, progress and development but some people continue to instigate people as they aren’t happy with the J&K’s development. Addressing 73rd Republic Day gathering at Moulana Azad Stadium in Jammu, the LG said that […]
Gulmarg freezes at minus 10.4°C, MeT forecasts cloudy weather in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — The minimum temperature in most parts of Kashmir Valley recorded a drop with mercury settling at minus 10.4°C in tourist resort of Gulmarg, officials said here. An official of the meteorological department here told GNS that Srinagar received 3.5mm rainfall in last 24 hours till 0830 hours today while the summer capital of […]
Ghulam Nabi Azad, Bandipora Coach Among 3 From J&K To Get Padma Awards
SRINAGAR — Former Chief Minister of erstwhile J&K and Congress leader, Ghulam Nabi Azad was Tuesday conferred with Padma Bhushan award, while renowned martial art coach from Bandipora, Faisal Ali Dar and Vishwamutri Shastri were named for Padma Shri award respectively. According to GNS, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Tuesday announced the list […]
Chronic stone pelter who lobbed grenade in Srinagar arrested: IGP Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir Vijay Kumar Tuesday said that the person who lobbed grenade at Hari Singh High Street (HSHS) in summer capital Srinagar in which a few people and a policemen were injured, has been arrested. “Srinagar police arrested the grenade thrower, who was involved in today’s incident at Hari […]
Indian Army fecilitates veterans at Panzgam Kupwara
Peerzada Zubair KUPWARA — On the occasion of Republic Day celebrations and to commemorate ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Indian Army organised a veteran’s meet at Panzgam on 25 January 2022. The aim of the meet was to honour the veteran’s fraternity and express gratitude for their illustrious service to the nation & the Army. A […]









