SRINAGAR — In the wake of the recent targeted killings, Kashmir Pandit Sangarash Samiti has sought the high court’s intervention here to direct the government to relocate all religious minorities living in Kashmir to a safer place outside the Valley. Citing media reports, KPSS chief Sanjay K Tickoo claimed that the Hindus living in Kashmir […]
Jammu & Kashmir
Dry weather to continue in J&K during next 24 hours: MeT
SRINAGAR — Weather remained dry in Jammu and Kashmir during the last 24 hours as the MeT department forecast the same for Friday. “Weather is likely to remain dry in J&K during the next 24 hours. Maximum temperatures are expected to rise further”, an official of the MeT department said. Srinagar recorded 12.2 degrees Celsius, […]
Armyman killed, two others injured in Shopian vehicle blast
SHOPIAN — One armyman was killed while as two others sustained injuries in a blast inside their private hired vehicle at Sedaw area in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Reports said, three soldiers were injured in a blast that took place inside private hired vehicle at Sedaw area of the district. The […]
Non-local shot dead, another injured in Central Kashmir’s Budgam
SRINAGAR — Two non-local residents were shot at and injured by suspected militants in Budgam district of Central Kashmir on Thursday evening. Reports said, two non-local residents were fired upon and injured by suspected militants at Khanda Magraypora area of Budgam district, leaving them injured. They said the duo were taken to hospital for treatment. […]
Mela Kheerbhawani to be celebrated with great religious fervour on June 8: DC Ganderbal
GANDERBAL — The district administration Ganderbal Thursday said that the annual Mela of Kheerbhawani will be observed with great religious fervour and enthusiasm. Talking to reporters at Ganderbal, the Deputy Commissioner of the district Shayambir said that some social media reports suggesting cancellation of Mela Kheerbhawani are totally baseless as the district administration has already […]
CEOs directed to post Non-Muslim employees at desirous, safe places in Kashmir
SRINAGAR — Following the killing of two migrant teachers, the School Education Department has directed the Chief Education Officers (CEOs) of Kashmir division to post non—Muslim employees of the department at their desirous and safe places. Sources in the department informed that “Authorities have directed the CEOs to place non—Muslim employees at the places of […]
Amit Shah meets NSA Advisor Ajit Doval over targeted killings in Valley
NEW DELHI — Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday met National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss the recent series of targeted killings in Kashmir. Union Minister of State, Prime Minister’s Office Dr Jitendra Singh also joined the meeting, according to NDTV report. NSA Doval is currently in North Block to meet Shah. The […]
Fear-stricken govt employees carry out march in Jammu, demand transfer to home districts
JAMMU — Amid unabated targeted killings in Kashmir, hundreds of government employees posted in the valley took out a march here on Thursday to demand their immediate transfer to their respective home districts. The protesters were carrying placards in support of their demand and pictures of their colleague Rajni Bala, a school teacher who was […]
60-year-old man’s body fished out from Jhelum river in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — A 60-year-old person’s dead body was fished out from river Jhelum at Kondbal Padshahi Bagh area in Srinagar on Thursday. Sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com (KDC) the dead body of the male, having age around 60 years, was fished out from Jhelum river. After the dead body was recovered, it was […]
Non-local bank manager shot dead in Kulgam
KULGAM — A non-local resident, posted as bank manager at Elaqahi Dehati Bank in Arreh Mohanpora village in Kulgam district was shot dead by suspected militants on Thursday. Repots said, a bank manager was fired upon by suspected militants when he was on duty at Arreh Mohanpora branch in Kulgam district, leaving him critically injured. […]









