SRINAGAR — When Kashmiri journalist Aasif Sultan was arrested in August 2018, the police claimed he worked for the banned militant group, Hizbul Mujahideen. He was charged with murder and conspiracy in a case related to an exchange of gunfire between militants and security forces in Srinagar. He was also booked under the stringent anti-terror […]
SRINAGAR — The Director, Sher-i-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Dr A G Ahangar Tuesday said that the institute has kept some provisions of the out-patient departments (OPDs) open for patients who require physical examination and consultation. The statement is significant for people who are unhappy with the decision of SKIMS to provide virtual OPD […]
SRINAGAR — A 10-year old boy from Srinagar has created a world record by identifying flags, countries, capital and currencies of 195 countries in 9.26 minutes. Class 6th student of Tyndale Biscoe School Srinagar, Abdul Aleem appeared in an online show and took everybody by surprise by displaying his excellent memory power by identifying flags […]
SRINAGAR — With J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha meeting Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and more paramilitary troops being rushed to Kashmir, speculation has been rife that the Centre is about to make some major decisions on Jammu and Kashmir. This has prompted Jammu-based parties to come forward demanding that Jammu be made a separate […]
ISLAMABAD — Pakistan has once again reiterated its firm opposition to India’s actions in Jammu and Kashmir. In a statement, Foreign Office said that we have noted with serious concern reports indicating that India might be plotting further division, bifurcation and demographic changes in the Jammu and Kashmir. The Foreign Office said that no new […]
SRINAGAR — The administration has invited a barrage of criticism over the vaccination of people by health workers in unscientific ways which have won applause on social media but have been censured by the keen health experts. Recently, the district administration in Pulwama applauded the vaccination of a famous health worker who was seen vaccinating […]
SRINAGAR — Amid rumors on social media which have created uncertainty among people, officials on Monday said that nothing is going to happen as is being speculated by rumor mongers. Many top officials including one from New Delhi told News Agency Kashmir Dot Com that rumors about further bifurcation of the Union territory of Jammu […]
PULWAMA — Officials said on Monday that a charge has been filed against five persons for allegedly breaking COVID standard operating procedures by organising a cricket match in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. After a video of the cricket match appeared on social media which went viral, the case was filed at Rajpora Police Station on Sunday. […]
SRINAGAR — A large movement of troops in recent days has led to rumours flying thick and fast in Kashmir that “something big” like August 2019 was going to happen again. Similar rumours were going agog in Kashmir prior to the revocation of J&K’s special status on 5 August 2019, as massive troop build-up had […]
ANANTNAG — Volleyball has traditionally been a popular game in Kashmir region and is followed passionately by people of all ages. It is a common sight to see the youth playing the game throughout Anantnag District. In order to provide an opportunity to local youth for showcasing their talent. 19 Rashtiya Rifles E COY dooru […]