BUDGAM — Two youth died, while another one was grievously injured in a road accident in Khansahib area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Friday evening. An official said that three persons, who were riding on a bike, were hit by an unknown vehicle in Khansahib area, leaving them grievously injured. He said that they […]
Jammu & Kashmir
NIA Court dismisses bail application of Fahad Shah, Aala Fazili
SRINAGAR — Special Investigation Agency on Friday said that NIA court Jammu dismissed bail application of Journalist Fahad Shah and other. In a statement, the SIA said that today, the Hon’ble Special Judge NIA, Jammu has dismissed the bail application of accused persons namely Abdul Aala Fazili son of Late Mohd. Rafi Fazili resident Humhama […]
Rubaiya Sayeed identifies Yasin Malik and 3 others as her abductors
JAMMU — Rubaiya Sayeed, former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mufti Mohammed Sayeed’s daughter, appeared before a special CBI court on Friday in a case related to her 1989 abduction and identified JKLF chief Yasin Malik and three others as her abductors, officials said. This is the first time Rubaiya Sayeed has been asked to […]
Death of Natipora youth: Court directs Crime Branch to register FIR against accused cops
SRINAGAR — A local court on Friday directed Crime Branch to register an FIR against now suspended policeman and other unidentified cops allegedly involved in the ‘custodial’ killing of Natipora youth at police station Nowgam. The court directions came after the mother of the deceased youth filed a petition through her counsel Advocate Tasaduq Hussain […]
IPS officer Atul Kumar Goel sent on central deputation
SRINAGAR — Senior IPS officer Atul Kumar Goel is set to proceed on central deputation with Research & Analysis Wing( RAW). According to an order issued by J&K Home department, Atul Kumar Goel has been relieved from charge of DIG, CID. “Consequent upon the approval of the Competent Authority to the appointment of Shri Atul […]
Couple commits suicide in Harwan, teenage girl dies, boy critical
SRINAGAR — In a tragic incident, a couple allegedly committed suicide by hanging themselves in Harwan area of Srinagar on Friday, following which girl died, while boy is stated to be critical and has been hospitalised. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer that a 17-year-old boy of Koker Mohalla Harwan hanged himself at […]
KU ahead of JU in NIRF ranking
SRINAGAR — The Kashmir University is ahead of Jammu University in the overall National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) rankings- 2022. According to the report Kashmir University has secured 84th position in the overall category while Jammu University is placed at 93rd position. In the Universities categories, KU is at 53rd position while JU has secured […]
Some people not happy with peace, tourism boom, development in J&K: LG Manoj Sinha
SRINAGAR — Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Friday said that some people aren’t happy with the peaceful atmosphere, tourism boom and round the clock development in the UT and make continues efforts to provoke security forces in a bid to fuel street protests. Speaking at the launch of District Export Plans at SKICC […]
KU announces summer break for Private Sector affiliated Colleges from July 23-31
SRINAGAR — The University of Kashmir announced summer break for all Private Sector Colleges affiliated with the University from 23rd July 2022 to 31st July 2022. A communique issued by office of Dean College Development Council reads, “It is notified for the information of all Private Sector Colleges affiliated with the University of Kashmir that […]
Bear mauls elderly man to death in Bandipora woods
BANDIPORA — An elderly man was mauled to death by a bear in Kuthpathri area of Pethkoot in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district, officials said here on Friday. An official told the news agency Kashmir News Observer that the man identified as Mohammad Shafi Palal (60) of Hapatnar village of Quil Muqam in Bandipora was attacked […]









