2 LeT militants killed in encounter in Sopore
Sopore, May 30: Two Lashkar-e-Toiba militants were killed on Thursday in an encounter with security forces in the Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. “On a credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched by the security forces in the Bunpora are of Dangerpora, Sopore. During the operation, the hiding militants […]
Ex-CS C Phunsog appointed as first VC of University of Ladakh
Srinagar, May 30: Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday appointed former J&K Chief Secretary C. Phunsog as first Vice Chancellor of the University of Ladakh. Governor, who is Chancellor of the University, approved appointment of C. Phunsog, retired IAS (JK:1972) as the first Vice Chancellor of University of Ladakh, an official press release informed. C. Phunsog, […]
Bandipore rape: HC issues notice to police, SKIMS over leaked medical report
Srinagar, May 29: Taking serious note of the circulation of Bandipore rape victim’s medical report on social media, the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has issued notices to police and SKIMS Medical College Hospital to explain how it was leaked. The medical report of the 3-year-old girl, who was alleged to have been raped in […]
Shopian observes shutdown on Asiya and Neelofar’s 10th death anniversary
Shopian, May 30: A complete shutdown was observed in Shopian district on Thursday to mark the 10th death anniversary of Asiya and Neelofer, who were allegedly raped and murdered in 2009. All shops, business establishments and educational institutions remained closed in main town Shopian. Public transport largely remained off the roads while some private vehicles […]
Teenage Bihar labourer loses right eye after being hit by pallets in Pulwama
Pulwama, May 30: A teenage labourer from a Bihar village has reportedly lost sight in one of his eyes after being hit by pellets when he was caught in clashes on previous Friday in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Mohamed Sahanbaj, 14, son of Bulki Miya, resident of Patharaha village of Araria district in Bihar, who […]
Shoiab Lone resigns as Congress district president
Baramulla, May 30: In a significant political development ahead of Assembly polls, senior leader and Congress district president Baramulla Shoiab Nabi Lone tendered his resignation Thursday. When contacted, Lone confirmed to ‘Kashmir Images’ that he has stepped down as district president but maintained that he was still part of the Congress party. He said he […]
OIC hopes for resumption of ‘genuine’ Indo-Pak dialogue on Kashmir
Srinagar, May 30: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Thursday expressed hope that India and Pakistan will resume a “genuine” dialogue for addressing all outstanding issues, “particularly the Jammu and Kashmir dispute.” Dr Yousef bin Ahmad Al-Othaimeen, General Secretary of the OIC, also said that the bloc was following with deep concern the “bloody […]
Shepherd killed in bear attack in Ramban district
Banihal, May 30: A shepherd died after being attacked by a wild bear in Ramban district, officials said Thursday. Manzoor Bakerwal was on his way to upper reaches of Kokernag with his flock of livestock from Banihal via Pir Panchal, when the bear attacked him, they said. He was killed on the spot, they said. […]
Woman injured in cross-LoC firing in Poonch
Jammu, May 30: A woman was injured as Pakistan troops resorted to mortar shelling and small arms firing on forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch district Thursday, officials said. The 35-year-old woman, identified as Hanifa Bi, was injured and admitted to a hospital, they said. The Pakistan army resorted to firing […]
3 hardcore criminals detained under PSA in Reasi
Jammu, May 29: Three hardcore criminals have been detained under the Public Safety Act (PSA) in Reasi district, officials said. They have been identified as Ajeet Singh alias Anju, Davinder Singh and Sunit Singh, all residents of Kanthan Batli Tehsil Arnas District Reasi, the officials said. Police prepared their dossier and submitted it to the […]
