One killed, four others injured in Machil mishap
Srinagar, June 30: A person was killed while four others suffered injuries after a passenger vehicle rolled down into a deep gorge in Machil sector of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district late last evening. A police officer told GNS that the vehicle (sumo bearing registration number JK05-9307) skidded off the road and fell down into a […]
Pulwama Encounter: Only one militant body recovered, other two ‘give slip’ to forces
Srinagar, June 30: Body of only one militant has been recovered from under the debris during a search operation at the encounter site in Thumna, Chatpora area of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. Sources told GNS that during the searches which were conducted soon after the joint team of forces blasted the house, set […]
Floods declared in central Kashmir
Srinagar: Authorities on Saturday declared floods in Srinagar and other districts of central Kashmir as Jhelum crossed the danger mark of 19-ft. The students of Kashmir University who are appearing in examinations today reiterated appeal to the varsity to postpone the paper as has been done by the Directorate of School Education. The authorities have […]
Panic grips Kashmir as flood declared in south
DC Srinagar conducts extensive City tour, inspects important installations
Srinagar, Jun 29: Flood was declared in south Kashmir parts after water level crossed the danger mark of 21 ft at Sangam in Anantnag district on Friday evening. Mir Muhammad Shahnawaz, Chief Engineer Irrigation and Flood Control, said flood has been declared in south Kashmir. He said the water level in Jhelum at Sangam has […]
Schools to remain closed today
Srinagar: As the water level in river Jehlum continued to rise due to incessant rainfall, the divisional administration has decided to keep all the schools in Kashmir closed tomorrow. An official said the decision has been taken as a “precautionary measure.” Directorate of school education has also postponed the term 1st exams of class 6th, […]
JRL welcomes Yatris, tourists
“Come and visit Kashmir without any fear and intimidation”
Srinagar: The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) has appealed to Amarnath pilgrims and tourists not to pay heed to the “false propaganda stories” being run by a few Delhi-based news channels and instead focus on their Kashmir sojourn without any fear and intimidation. Terming the warm hospitality of the people of Kashmir a globally acknowledged fact, […]
Pulwama Encounter: Teenager, 3 militants killed
Another militant killed in Kupwara
Srinagar/Baramulla, Jun 29: Three militants were today killed down in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district while a youth died in clashes between stone-pelters and government forces near the encounter site, a police official said. Police, Army and CRPF launched a cordon and search operation in Thumna village after getting information about the presence of militants there, […]
Governor appoints Ganai as third advisor
Srinagar, Jun 29: Governor N N Vohra today appointed the state’s former chief information commissioner Khurshid Ganai as his third advisor – the first local face in his top administration. “The Governor of Jammu and Kashmir is pleased to appoint Mr Khurshid A. Ganai, IAS (Retd.) as Advisor to the Governor with effect from the […]
In JK, Army operating with ‘people-friendly’ rules: Gen Rawat
New Delhi, Jun 29: Days after imposition of Governor’s rule in Jammu and Kashmir, Army chief General Bipin Rawat today said army was operating with “people-friendly” rules of engagement in the Valley. “Our basic purpose is to go after terrorists who create violence and disturbance in the Valley. Our aim is not to cause inconvenience […]
Landslide blocks Jmu-Sgr national highway
Banihal, Jun 29: A fresh landslide blocked Jammu-Srinagar national highway late this afternoon, leaving hundreds of vehicles including those carrying Amarnath pilgrims to the base camps in the Valley stranded, a police official said. Heavy rains triggered the fresh landslide at Gangroo near Ramsu along the 260-km long highway, and efforts are on to made […]
