Kashmir
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7 Kashmiri students held under UAPA for ‘celebrating’ India’s WC’s loss
Srinagar: Seven students of an agricultural university have been arrested here under the Unlawful Activities Prevention Act (UAPA) for allegedly raising objectionable slogans and celebrating the Indian cricket team’s loss in the World…
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‘Disappointment’, ‘fear’ among people in J-K: Mehbooba Mufti
Srinagar: There is “disappointment” in Jammu and Kashmir and the people are living under “fear”, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti alleged on Sunday. “There is disappointment, people are being arrested, recently wife of…
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Friday prayers disallowed at Jamia Masjid for 7 weeks in a row: Anjuman Auqaf
Srinagar: Anjuman Auqaf, the management body of the Jamia Masjid in Nowhatta here, alleged that the Jammu and Kashmir administration did not allow the Friday prayers for the seventh consecutive week. “The…
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‘Proud of his martyrdom’, says uncle of soldier killed in Rajouri encounter
Ajote (Poonch): The uncle of Havaldar Abdul Majid who was killed in an encounter with the terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district said he feels proud of his nephew’s martyrdom. Majid, a…
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Rajouri encounter: LeT commander, 1 more soldier killed; toll rises to 7
Rajouri/Jammu: Two militants, including a top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander trained in Afghanistan, were killed in a gunfight with security forces on Thursday, November 23, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, officials said. The…
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Heartbreaking to see Army personnel lose lives in line of duty: Mehbooba
Srinagar: Former chief ministers Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday expressed grief over the killing of four soldiers in an encounter with militants in Rajouri area of Jammu and Kashmir. “Terrible news…
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J&K: 4 army personnel, 1 militant killed in Rajouri encounter
Four Army personnel and one militant were killed in an encounter in the Dharamsal village in Kalakote tehsil in the border district of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, November 22.…
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10 cricketers from J&K shortlisted for IPL auction
Srinagar: A total of 10 cricketers from Jammu and Kashmir have been shortlisted for the IPL auction, which will be held in Dubai on December 19. The main franchisees have shown interest…
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Dismissed J-K teacher was paid salary while he was in jail: Officials
Jammu: The charge sheet against Farooq Ahmed Mir, who is among the four government employees dismissed from service by the Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday, November 22, shows that he was appointed…
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J&K admin sacks 4 officials over ‘anti-govt’ activities, Mehbooba cries foul
Former Jammu & Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti has expressed displeasure over the sacking of four government employees by the Jammu and Kashmir administration, who were accused…
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In pics: Dense fog engulfs Kashmir as Srinagar records coldest night of season
Srinagar: As the night temperature plummeted in many parts of the Valley, dense fog engulfed Srinagar city and other parts of the region, making it hard for the people to move out…
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Ensure zero-tolerance towards terrorism, narcotics smuggling: J-K DGP
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir DGP R R Swain on Sunday held a series of meetings in the border district of Rajouri, stressing upon officers to maintain zero-tolerance against terrorism, narcotics smuggling and…
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In pics: Autumn colours give Kashmir ‘a magical touch’
Srinagar: Autumn, season of fall, locally known as Harud has arrived in Kashmir. With leaves changing their color from green to golden or red, especially Chinar leaves, the season is attracting local…
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J-K bus accident: Family torn apart by tragedy
Kishtwar: When Saksham and his younger brother Riksham left home with their mother on Wednesday to return to school in Jammu, no one in their family could have imagined it would be…