JAMMU — Two Rohingya Muslims were detained for questioning after they were found moving in a suspicious manner near an Army camp in the outskirts of Jammu, officials said on Monday. Abdul Amin (43) and Abdul Salam (34), putting up in Teli Basti area of Bari Brahmana, were picked up outside the Army installation at […]
Kashmir
Thankful to Kashmir’s hospitality; hundreds of non-local labourers press exit button
SRINAGAR — In the wake of fresh killings of non-locals in Kashmir, hundreds of non-J&K residents who were working in the Valley, Monday decided to flee on the pretext that their families were worried about them. Those who left Kashmir out of fear, however, recalled the hospitality Kashmiri people showed to them during their stay […]
Limited gathering allowed in night-long prayers at Hazratbal on Milad eve
SRINAGAR — A limited number of devotees will be allowed on Monday to participate in the night-long prayers at Hazratbal shrine on the eve of Eid-e-Milad-un Nabi, the birth anniversary of the holy Prophet(peace and blessings be upon him). News agency KNO quoted CEO Wakf Board, Mufti Farid-ud-din saying that the decision was taken in […]
22 PSA detainees from Kashmir shifted to high-security Agra Jail
SRINAGAR — Twenty two Public safety Act (PSA) detainees from Kashmir Valley were shifted to high-security Agra jail, in Uttar Pradesh on Monday, official sources said. Official sources told that Twenty two detainees have been shifted outside Jammu and Kashmir on Monday by the government of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory by order no PB-V/776 […]
No militant could enter Srinagar during my tenure as J&K governor: Satya Pal Malik
NEW DELHI — No militant could enter within the 50-100 kilometres range of Srinagar during my tenure as Jammu and Kashmir Governor but now that is not the case, Meghalaya Governor Satya Pal Malik has said. “During my tenure as Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, no terrorists could enter within the 50-100 kms range of […]
Dr. Rizwan condemns civilian killings in Kashmir, says ‘Its an attack on Kashmiri brotherhood’
Zubair-Ul-Islam SRINAGAR (KIMS) — Dr. Rizwan Rumi, Executive Member at SACPDD (South Asian Centre for Peace, Democracy and Development) and well known social activist, while expressing his grief over recent killings in Kashmir valley said, “It is an attack on brotherhood of Kashmir irrespective of caste, colour and religion.” “Such attempts only defame and destruct […]
Mobile internet services suspended in parts of Kashmir as precautionary measure
SRINAGAR — Mobile internet services were suspended in parts of Kashmir as a precautionary measure in the Valley on Monday. The districts include Srinagar’s Anchar, Eidgah, Qamarwari, Soura, MR Gung, Nowhatta, SafaKadal, Bagyass, Kulgam’s Wahpoh, Qaimoh and Pulwama’s Litter. This comes amid recent civilian killings in Kashmir. Eleven civilians have been murdered by militants in […]
2011 and counting: Construction work on PHC building in Budgam left midway
BUDGAM — A non-functional Primary Health Centre building has become nuisance for the people of Budgam village here in Central Kashmir. The Health Centre building these days is a favourite spot for drunkards and drug addicts. Locals from Gundipora Beerwah area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district staged a protest saying that work that had been […]
Private schools adopt barter system: ‘Deposit fee & take your answer sheets’
SRINAGAR — The parents of children studying in different private schools in Srinagar city have decided to submit a petition to the district administration alleging that the schools are forcing them to pay 100% fees otherwise their examination papers will be withheld. This year private schools didn’t function at all in wake of Covid-19 pandemic. […]
Shiv Sena demands statement from GOI on J&K situation
NEW DELHI — Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Monday demanded a statement from home minister Amit Shah or defence minister Rajnath Singh over the recent killings in Kashmir valley. He also expressed concern over the situation in Jammu and Kashmir, Hindustan Times reported. The situation in J&K is worrisome. Bihari migrants, Kashmiri Pandits and […]









