JAMMU — A newborn baby was on Monday declared dead at Sub District Hospital Banihal but was later found to be alive while being taken for burial by family members. The authorities have suspended two employees following a protest by the family who were joined by locals outside the SDH Banihal. As per the protesters, […]
Jammu & Kashmir
1 mutton, 5 poultry shops sealed for overcharging in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Enforcement Squad of Department of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Kashmir Monday conducted an extensive market inspection of several areas in central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. “Today on 23-05-2022, the Enforcement squad of this Department (FCS&CAK), under the leadership of Assistant Director Mr. Mushtaq Ahmad Wani conducted market checking drive of various areas […]
Four arrested for killing sarpanch in Pattan: Police
BARAMULLA — Little over a month after militants killed a Sarpanch in Goshbugh area of Pattan in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, Police on Monday claimed to have worked out the murder case by arresting three militants along with their associate. “During investigation in the case of killing of Sarpanch of Goshbugh Manzoor Ahmad Bangoo who […]
Policeman dies after hit by oil tanker in Bandipora
BANDIPORA — A newly-wed policemen died after hit by an oil tanker in Shadipora Payeen area in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district early this morning. Reports reaching GNS said the Farhad Ali, posted in District Police Lines Bandipora, son of Ghulam Hyder Wani of Shadipora Payeen was hit and grievously injured by an unknown oil tanker […]
Two hybrid militants arrested in Srinagar
SRINAGAR — Police on Monday claimed to have arrested two Hybrid militants of outfit The Resistance Front an offshoot of Lashkar-i-Toiba in Chanapora area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district. Inspector General of Police Kashmir Vijay Kumar told GNS that two LeT/TRF hybrid militants were arrested from Chanapora area. They were planning of target killings as […]
Govt urges stakeholders to participate in ‘Har Ghar Jhanda’ campaign
SRINAGAR — To instill patriotic fervour among citizenry this Independence Day, the culture and tourism ministry will launch ‘Har Ghar Jhanda’ campaign under which people will be exhorted to hoist the national flag over their houses on August 15. The initiative will be part of the ongoing Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM), celebration and commemoration […]
No plans to disengage employees working under ReK, ReJ, NYC schemes: Govt
SRINAGAR — The Jammu and Kashmir government on Monday clarified that it has no plans to disengage the employees working under Rehber-e-Khel, Rehbar-e-Janglat and NYC scheme. In a tweet, DIPR_J&K refuted the reports and clarified that it has no plans to disengage the employees working under Rehber-e-Khel, Rehbar-e-Janglat and NYC scheme. “This is to clarify […]
Fast track court holds 2 accused uuilty of raping, kidnapping 10th Class student in Jammu
SRINAGAR — A fast track court in Jammu on Monday held two persons guilty of kidnapping and raping a 10th standard student in the winter capital in 2014. According to prosecution the 15-year-old student was returning towards home on the fateful day when the accused namely Gharu Ram alias Bittu along with another accused Sunil […]
Govt removes civil judge from services
SRINAGAR — Government on Monday ordered removal from services of Naveen Jamwal, Civil Judge (junior division) with immediate effect. According on a government order passed by the order of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the action against Jamwal follows recommendations of the Full court of High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. “The Lieutenant Governor […]
Bitta Karate case: Srinagar Court adjourns hearing as petitioner, counsel remain absent
SRINAGAR — A local court in Srinagar on Monday adjourned the hearing in the murder case of Satish Tikoo, who was allegedly killed by ex-militant Farooq Ahmad Dar alias Bitta Karate, on account of the absence of petitioner and his lawyer. Sources told news agency Kashmir Dot Com that the hearing in the murder case […]









