SRINAGAR — A Junior Engineer of Irrigation and Flood Control department was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ellahibagh area of Srinagar on Saturday, reports said here. Reports reaching the news agency Kashmir News Observer said that the JE identified as Qazi Mohammad Hanief of Buchpora was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Ellahibagh. They […]
Jammu & Kashmir
KP Killing: Initial probe suggests one militant involved in act, Says DIG Sujit Kumar
SRINAGAR — Deputy Inspector General of Police Central Kashmir, Sujit Kumar, who is also the in charge of South Kashmir Range Saturday said that initial investigation has suggested that one militant was behind the attack, in which a Kashmiri Pandit was killed in Shopian district today. Talking to reporters, Kumar said that things are still […]
Five govt employees dismissed for anti-national activities in J&K
SRINAGAR — The Government of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday dismissed five employees for their involvement in the anti-national activities. According to a statement, the activities of these employees had come to the adverse notice of law enforcement and intelligence agencies, as they have been found involved in activities prejudicial to the interests of the […]
Kashmiri pandit shot dead in Shopian
SRINAGAR — A Kashmiri pandit was shot dead by suspected militants at Chowdari Gund village in Shopian district of South Kashmir on Saturday. Reports said, the Kashmiri pandit identified as Pooran Krishan Bhat, son of Dwarka Nath Bhat of Chowdari Gund was fired upon and injured by suspected militants while he was on way to […]
Dry weather to continue in J&K during next 24 hours: MeT
SRINAGAR — As a weak, feeble autumn sun continued to shine in Jammu and Kashmir, the Met department said on Saturday that dry, weather conditions are likely to continue for the next 24 hours. A Department official also said that minimum temperatures are likely to drop further during the next 48 hours. On Saturday, Srinagar […]
16 kg IED detected in Bandipora village, diffused
BANDIPORA — Police on Saturday said that the security forces averted a major tragedy by diffusing an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) at Astangoo village in Bandipora district of North Kashmir. Reports said, an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing around 16 kg, fitted with two gas cylinders was detected by joint team of forces at Astangoo […]
One lakh devotees throng Hazratbal shrine on Friday following Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ)
SRINAGAR — For the first time after couple of years, a massive gathering of over one lakh devotees was witnessed at the Hazratbal shrine, Dargah that houses the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) on the Friday following Eid-Milad-un-Nabi (ﷺ). While the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) was observed on last Sunday, the devotees […]
Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar seeks release of Mirwaiz
SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar again expressed concern and sorrow over the continued detention of its Chairman Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir Dr Moulvi Muhammad Umar Farooq The Anjuman in a statement said that even in Rabi-ul-Awwal and the following Friday of this blessed month in which the birth of the Holy Prophet (SAW) took place, Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir […]
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar visits Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Dr. Virendra Kumar today visited Srinagar district under third phase of Central Governments Public Outreach Programme and took on spot assessment of development scenario across the district. During his visit, the Minister visited Paediatric Hospital Bemina, Integrated Command & Control Centre, HMT, Drug De-addiction cum Rehabilitation […]
Union MoS Education Subhas Sarkar visits Kulgam
KULGAM — Union Minister of State for Education, Dr Subhas Sarkar today visited District Kulgam as part of the ongoing public outreach programme of the Union Government. During his visit, the Minister took part in a series of events and activities during the extensive public outreach programme. He also visited developmental projects and took stock […]








