SRINAGAR — Police on Friday claimed to have arrested three militant associates of outfit LeT in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. In a statement, police said that today at about 1815 hrs, a joint Naka party of Police and 44RR was placed at Khudpora orchards. During Naka checking, movement of 03 suspects were noticed who were […]
SRINAGAR — To ensure effective cleanliness across the urban and rural areas of Jammu and Kashmir, the government has launched renewed Swachhata campaign ‘Har Gaon Swachh Gaon’ in all villages by enhancing implementation of Village Action Plan prepared for Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM), as well as improving door to door solid waste collection […]
SRINAGAR — Chairman People’s Democratic Front (PDF) Hakeem Muhammad Yaseen has welcomed the decision to open historic Jamia Masjid , Srinagar for prayers after a long long wait and demand by the people. In statement issued on Friday Hakeem Yaseen while welcoming the decision to open Jamia masjid for prayers, from today – Friday following […]
SRINAGAR — A Kashmiri–Ukrainian bride urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to stop the ongoing war in her country. The appeal came amidst the Russia-Ukraine war that began nine days back. She also requested PM Modi to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Ukraine. The Ukrainer was seen pleading for the safety of the fire […]
SRINAGAR — The J&K Tourism Department has started its promotional campaign among the various tourism markets across the country. In this connection, the Department has been participating in the three day Travel & Tourism Fair at Bangalore and India Travel Mart at Ahmedabad beginning today. Joint Director, Tourism, Jammu, Natasha Kalsotra and CEO, Gulmarg Development […]
SRINAGAR — Police has registered a cheating case against Srinagar District Development Council member Qaiser Ahmad for duping a suspended Patwari of Rs 75,000, assuring him of reinstatement. The fraud came fore after the aggrieved Patwari submitted a written application in the office of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar wherefrom it forwarded to concerned Police Station for […]
HANDWARA — Police on Friday said that a newly recruited militant was arrested in injured condition at Langate Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. A top police officer said that the injured is presently admitted to the hospital where his condition is stated to be stable. The injured militant has been identified as Abrar Hassan […]
POONCH — At least seven persons were injured after a scuffle broke out between two families over a land dispute in Sakhimadan area of Mendhar in Poonch district. Reports said a clash erupted between families of Mohammad Shafi and Shah Mohammad near Ziarat Chota Badshah over a land dispute, during which seven persons were injured. […]
SRINAGAR — Over 3000 devotees participated in the mandatory congregational Friday prayers at the historic Jamia Masjid here in Old City area of Nowhatta where sermons were delivered after the gap of 30 straight weeks. Imam Hai Syed Ahmad Naqshbandi while delivering sermons, demanded immediate release of Jamia Masjid’s head cleric Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Notably, […]
SRINAGAR — After àlmsot 30 weeks, the historic Jamia Masjid was thrown open for devotees today on the occasion of Friday following Meraj-e-Alam, Anjumane Auqaf Jamia Masjid said. The Friday sermon was given by Imam Hai Syed Ahmed Naqshbandi as Mirwaiz Umar Farooq continued to remain under house detention. The Anjuman Auqaf said that today […]