SRINAGAR — Chairman of Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission B R Sharma on Tuesday said they had given 30-day prior notice to candidates appearing in the combined competitive (Mains) examination in November last year and the examination would be held as per schedule. Sharma said there is no truth in the claims made by […]
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Non-local commits ‘suicide’ by hanging himself in Sonamarg
SRINAGAR — A non-local committed suicide by hanging himself in Shutkadi area of Sonamarg in Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district on Tuesday. Police sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a non-local whose identity is being ascertained allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself to death at Sheep Husbandry hut at Shutkadi area of Sonamarg. Apolice […]
Weather to remain dry with clear sky in J&K
SRINAGAR — Weather remained dry in J&K and Ladakh on Tuesday as the Meteorological (MeT) department forecast dry weather with clear sky in the two union territories during the next 24 hours. “Weather is likely to remain dry with clear sky in J&K and Ladakh during the next 24 hours”, an official of the MeT […]
42 militants killed in past 3 months: DGP Dilbagh Singh
SRINAGAR — Director General of Police Dilbagh Singh on Tuesday said that 42 militants were killed in the past three months. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of a wreath laying ceremony of a paramilitary CRPF personnel who was killed in a militant attack in Srinagar on Monday, the DGP said that 42 militants have […]
LeT militant apprehended in Rafiabad: Army
BARAMULLA — Army on Monday claimed to have apprehended a Lashkar-e-Toiba militant in Ladoora area of Rafiabad during a search operation. An official said that on receipt of specific input of move of one unidentified militant in Ladoora area of Rafiabad, a CASO was launched by Army’s 32 RR. During the search, the official said […]
Mentally unsound woman killed in Awantipora road mishap
SRINAGAR — A mentally unsound woman was killed in a road accident in Awantipora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Monday evening An official said that an unknown vehicle hit one mentally unsound woman namely Rahmti (45) daughter of Abdul Ahad Dar resident of Gadhanjipora Tokona at National Highway near Charsoo Awantipora. In the […]
All JK colleges to start skill courses this year: Rohit Kansal
JAMMU — ‘A good college strives to give employability to youth and its strength lies in its academic excellence. The quality and quantum of improvement it brings in lives is the true test of its impact on society.’ The remarks were made by Principal Secretary Higher Education Department, Rohit Kansal during e-inauguration of an additional […]
People strongly feel absence of Mirwaiz: Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid
SRINAGAR — Anjuman Auqaf Jama Masjid Srinagar in a congratulatory message has greeted the people of Kashmir on the arrival of Ramadan, the month of blessings and attainment of goodness and happiness. In view of the arrival of Ramadan, the Anjuman in a statement reiterated its demand for the immediate and unconditional release of its […]
Civilian shot at, injured in Shopian
SRINAGAR — Suspected militants on Monday evening shot at and injured a civilian at Chotigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. An official said that militants shot at a civilian identified as Sonu Kumur Baljee, son of Jankee Nath in Chotigam area of Shopian. He was shifted to District Hospital for treatment, he said, adding […]
79 foreign militants active in J&K against 93 locals, reveals official data
SRINAGAR — The number of foreign militants in Kashmir has gone up in the first three months of 2022 (January-March) as the number of local militants falls considerably, an official data compiled by the army revealed Monday. Figures available suggest that among a total of 172 militants active in Jammu and Kashmir, 79 are foreigners […]









