Kashmir

Police raids several locations in Baramulla, Shopian and Pulwama districts of Kashmir valley

SRINAGAR — Several locations in the valley’s Baramulla, Pulwama, and Shopian districts were raided on Thursday in a crackdown on subversive elements in the wake of the deadly Red Fort blast, the police said. The raids were aimed at neutralising subversive and law-defying elements, and reinforcing the overall climate of public order and civic assurance, […]

Biz-Tech

KCC&I lauds cabinet approval of Export Promotion Mission for J&K

SRINAGAR, Raouf Dar (KIMS) — The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCC&I) on Thursday welcomed the Union Cabinet’s approval of the Export Promotion Mission (EPM), calling it as a timely intervention for Jammu and Kashmir’s export sectors. KCC&I said the mission will boost export competitiveness, particularly for MSMEs, first-time exporters and labour-intensive sectors such […]

Politics

Culprits deserve strictest punishment, innocent Kashmiris should not be harassed: Omar Abdullah

JAMMU — Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday said those behind the Delhi blast should be given the strictest punishment, but emphasised that the entire population of Jammu and Kashmir cannot be branded as sympathisers of terrorism. The chief minister said only a few elements were responsible for disturbing peace and harmony […]

Kashmir

Three govt employees among ten persons picked up for questioning in Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Around 10 persons, including three government employees, have been picked up for questioning from various parts of Kashmir in connection with the ‘white collar terror’ module case, officials said. The officials said the investigators picked up the suspects from Anantnag, Pulwama and Kulgam districts during overnight raids. Police and other security agencies have […]

Politics

Innocent family members must not be targeted: Mehbooba Mufti on Delhi blast probe

SRINAGAR — Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Wednesday called for a transparent probe into the Delhi blast, however, she expressed concern, saying that innocent family members linked to the suspects were being harassed. Speaking at a party event here, Mehbooba condemned the incident and described it as heartbreaking. “I have no words […]

Kashmir

Police raids around 500 locations across Kashmir

SRINAGAR — Police on Wednesday intensified its crackdown on the terror ecosystem in Kashmir, carrying out raids at around 500 locations linked to terrorist associates, and persons affiliated with banned organisations, including Jamaat-e-Islami (JeI), in the valley, officials said. The raids were based on credible intelligence inputs indicating attempts by JeI-linked elements to revive their […]