NEW DELHI — The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to entertain a plea seeking directions to remove the graves of Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhatt from Tihar Jail premises here. The two were sentenced to death and executed in Tihar Jail. Sensing the high court’s indication, the petitioners’ counsel urged the court […]
Jammu & Kashmir
PIL in Delhi HC seeks removal of Afzal Guru, Maqbool Bhat graves from Tihar jail
NEW DELHI — A plea has been filed in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to remove the graves of Mohammad Afzal Guru and Mohammad Maqbool Bhat, who were awarded death penalty and executed in Tihar jail here, from the prison premises. The PIL also sought directions to the authorities concerned to relocate the mortal […]
Bihar resident arrested for killing woman, her two children in Ramban
JAMMU — A resident of Bihar was arrested for allegedly killing a woman and her two children in Jammu and Kashmir’s Ramban district, police said on Friday. The matter came to light when police received information about three bodies lying under a culvert on the highway at the Rattanbasti area of Banihal on Tuesday. Police […]
Srinagar Police Continues Crackdown on Drug Peddlers : Attaches Property Worth ₹50 Lakhs
Srinagar: In yet another significant move to combat the Drug menace and dismantle the infrastructure supporting narcotics trafficking, Srinagar Police has attached a residential property worth approximately ₹ 50 Lakhs under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act. The attached property comprises a single‑storey residential house, constructed on land measuring 5 marlas and 68 […]
Srinagar Police Cracks Down on Sale of Rotten Meat
Six FIRs Registered, Flying Squads Deployed, Recoveries Made Srinagar: Acting on reports of rotten and unhygienic meat being sold in the district, Srinagar Police, in coordination with the Civil Administration and the Department of Food Safety, has launched a dedicated crackdown to curb the menace. So far, six FIRs have been registered against individuals and […]
Hundreds benefit from Free Medical Camp in Shangus; Locals laud Salute 72, Noorkash Foundation initiative
SRINAGAR [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — Hundreds of patients from across Anantnag district availed free medical services at a day-long health camp held Sunday at the Rising Institute of Scientific Education, Shangus. The camp, jointly organized by Salute 72 Live Blood Donors Group and Noorkash Foundation, aimed to provide healthcare access to underserved communities. Doctors from […]
Supreme Court seeks NIA response on Shabir Shah’s bail plea in terror funding case
NEW DELHI — The Supreme Court on Thursday sought response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah’s plea challenging the Delhi High Court order denying him bail in a terror funding case. A bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta, however, refused to grant him interim bail. Senior […]
NoorKash Foundation Marks Successful Registration, Announces District-Level Appointments
ANANTNAG [Sheikh Nadeem] (KIMS) — NoorKash Foundation today held a key meeting at its Khanbal office, celebrating the successful completion of its main registration process, which members termed a significant milestone. The meeting resulted in the announcement of district-level appointments. In Anantnag, Mr. Fazil Ahmad was named District President, Mr. Owais Ahmad Naik as Vice […]
Students of Government Degree College for Women, Nawa Kadal Decry Fee Hike
Gowhar Nazir Srinagar, Aug 25: The Sudents of Government Degree College for Women, Nawa Kadal, on Monday assembled at Kashmir University against the sudden hike in college admission and university examination fees for the 5th and 6th semesters of BBA, B.Com, B.A, B.Sc, and BCA courses. The students alleged that both the college and the […]
IIIM students evacuated after floodwaters inundate hostel ground floor in Jammu
JAMMU — At least 45 students of the Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (IIIM) were evacuated to safety in a joint operation by the State Disaster Response Force and police after floodwaters submerged the ground floor of the hostel complex here on Sunday, officials said. State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and police deployed manpower equipped […]