JAMMU — On a routine sortie, an Indian Air Force chopper made a ‘precautionary landing’ in Jammu and Kashmir’s Samba district on Friday after the detection of some technical snag in it, defence sources said. A Chetak helicopter was routine sortie when its pilots noticed some technical snag in it and made a precautionary landing […]
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Entire Kishtwar town under CCTV watch: Police
JAMMU — Police on Friday said the Kishtwar town is fully under CCTV surveillance and no one can get scot-free after any incident. Kishtwar Deputy Superintendent of Police (Headquarters) Satesh Kumar said the police in coordination with the general public have installed CCTVs in grey areas for security setup. “We can say with confidence that […]
13 years on, vital bridge on Jhelum in Reshipora awaits completion
AWANTIPORA — Over a decade has passed, but the authorities in Jammu and Kashmir Projects Construction Corporation (JKPCC) have miserably failed to complete the construction of a vital bridge on river Jhelum at Reshipora in Awantipora area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Locals said that the foundation of the bridge was laid in the year […]
NIA arrests 2 more in terrorism conspiracy case, total 27 detained so far
SRINAGAR — The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday arrested two more persons from Baramulla district accused in the terrorism conspiracy case in Jammu and Kashmir. Those arrested have been identified as Rashid Muzaffar Ganaie, Nasir Mir, both are the residents of Sopore in Jammu and Kashmir. The fresh arrests take to 27 the number […]
Srinagar police alerts SMC about 277 alleged illegal constructions
SRINAGAR — In a disclosure which could lift the veil about huge illegal constructions in J&K’s summer capital, Srinagar police have sent a list of 277 buildings to the Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC), which are being allegedly constructed illegally. Sources told that the police have sent a list of 277 buildings to Srinagar Municipal Corporation, […]
38 Pakistani militants present in Kashmir: Report
SRINAGAR — At least 38 Pakistani militants are present in Jammu and Kashmir, India Today quoting sources in the Intelligence agencies reported. According to the report these militants are under the radar of government forces. The Intelligence agencies prepared a list of Pakistani militants involved in militancy incidents in the Kashmir Valley. According to the […]
Closing Jama Masjid reprehensible in all respects: Anjuman Auqaf
SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar has expressed its indignation and anger against the authorities for once again preventing the people from performing Friday prayers at the historic Central Jama Masjid Srinagar. The Anjuman in a statement said that it is regrettable and reprehensible in all respects to impose restrictions only on the Jama […]
Kashmir’s ‘150 lawyers’ form new body, BAR says ‘mischievous’ attempt
SRINAGAR — At least 150 young lawyers have come together to form “Kashmir Advocate Association (KAA)” that according to them would work for the welfare of the lawyers in Kashmir valley. The association is led by its founder Advocate Waseem Gul, who told The Kashmir Walla that the new association has been formed under Advocate Welfare Fund […]
Govt constitutes screening committee for scrutinizing application forms for post of Director SKIMS
SRINAGAR — The Government on Friday constituted a screening committee for scrutinizing the application forms received for the post of Director SKIMS. According to an order senior bureaucrat Mandeep Kaur will be chairman of the committee and shall final its report within a period of 15 days. “Sanction is hereby accorded to the constitution of […]
Hybrid militant arrested in Ganderbal: Police
SRINAGAR — Police on Friday claimed to have arrested a ‘hybrid’ militant in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district and recovered grenade from his possession. A police spokesman in a staement said that on 11-11-2021, a police party of Ganderbal Police that had established a MVCP near Khann observed an individual to have come suspiciously close to […]









