Trial in Kathua case begins in Pathankot
Seven accused produced in court
Pathankot (Punjab), May 31: The trial in the rape-and-murder case of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua began here today with seven of the eight accused being produced before the district and sessions judge after the Supreme Court shifted the hearing outside Jammu and Kashmir. After hearing arguments and counter-arguments, the court asked the prosecution to […]
Delhi HC dismisses plea of Salauddin’s son
New Delhi, May 31: The Delhi High Court today rejected a plea by Syed Shahid Yousuf, son of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen supremo Syed Salahuddin, challenging an order dismissing his bail in a “terror funding” case. A bench of Justices S Muralidhar and I S Mehta upheld two orders of a trial court, including one by which his […]
2 militants killed in Handwara forests
Handwara, May 31: Two militants were killed in an overnight gunfight in Qaziabad Kralgund forest area of Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Thursday. The gunfight erupted when militants opened fire on a patrolling party of Army’s 32 RR late last night in forest area of Qaziabad in Kralgund, an Army officials said. “The […]
Mirwaiz welcomes renewed India-Pak truce along borders
Srinagar, May 31: Hurriyat-M chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Thursday welcomed the renewed agreement between India and Pakistan to observe 2003 ceasefire arrangement along the Line of Control (LoC), saying the move will help in restoring peace on the borders. Mirwaiz in a video statement said the people will heave a sigh of relief if India […]
Govt has no will to clean Dal: HC
Directs execution of all its directions and compliance report within four weeks
Srinagar May 31: Considering the amount of filth and profuse growth of weeds in Dal Lake the High Court today observed that there is lack of will power on part of the government to take effective measures to clean the water body. The Court reminded of the protraction of the petition seeking prevention of the […]
CM welcomes scrapping mandatory baggage identification at JK airports
Srinagar, May 31: Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today thanked Union Civil Aviation Minister Suresh Prabhu for scrapping the mandatory baggage identification at the airports in the state, saying it will go a long way in lessening people’s inconvenience. Yesterday, in a major relief for passengers travelling from airports in Jammu and Kashmir, Civil Aviation Ministry […]
Maulvi arrested for beating minor student
Srinagar, May 31: A ‘Maulvi’ has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a minor student at a religious seminary in Baramulla district of north Kashmir, police said today. In a video clip widely circulated on social media, an 8-year-old boy can be seen hung upside down and ruthlessly beaten by a ‘Maulvi’ (religious teacher) of a […]
China welcomes India, Pakistan agreement on 2003 ceasefire
Beijing, May 31: China today welcomed India and Pakistan’s decision to observe the 2003 ceasefire agreement to stop cross-border firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and expressed hope that the two countries will properly resolve their differences. The Directors Generals of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan on May […]
Vigilance arrests Sr. Assistant in BMO Budgam
KI impact
Budgam, May 31: The Vigilance Organization Kashmir has arrested a Senior Assistant working in the office of Block Medical Officer Budgam for allegedly withdrawing money meant for the salaries of employees. The anti-graft organization conducted searches at the Chanapora residence of the accused, Feroz Ahmad Hakak, and recovered documents pertaining to his bank account, including […]
SVO books dental surgeon for fraud
Srinagar, May 31: Vigilance Organization on Thursday said it has booked a dental surgeon for indulging in corrupt and dubious activities following a “secret verification” conducted against him on a complaint by another doctor. Giving details, a Vigilance spokesperson said that one Dr. Shafqat Javed, Medical Officer PHC Chatroo, Kishtwar, had alleged that accused dental […]
