Fool-proof security arrangements in place for all three phases of Kashmir polls: IGP Kashmir
Srinagar: Inspector General of Kashmir V K Bhirdi Friday said that elaborate security arrangements for Kashmir polls as inter-district check-points and area domination has been taken care off. Talking to a selected group of reporters in his office chambers, the IGP, as per news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), said that all arrangements have been finalised […]
MeT predicts widespread rain in J&K on May 11, 12
Srinagar: Weatherman on Friday forecast widespread light to moderate rain in Jammu and Kashmir on May 11 and 12. A meteorological department official here told GNS that while generally dry weather is expected in the next 24 hours, there is possibility of “isolated light rain” in J&K. “Partly to generally cloudy weather with light rain/snow […]
Dumper driver dies of electrocution in Kulgam village
Kulgam: A driver died of electric shock while unloading sand from his dumper at Kounserbal area of Damhal Hanjipora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Friday. Locals alleged negligence on the part of the Power Development Department (PDD). An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a dumper driver identified as Showkat Ahmad […]
NIA attaches 4 ‘terror-linked’ properties in Kupwara
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached four properties, owned by members of Hizb-ul-Mujahideen (HM), in Kupwara district of north Kashmir. A spokesperson of the NIA in a statement said the action comes a day after the agency attached six immovable properties of a “top terrorist” of the banned Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) outfit in […]
Sgr experiences hottest day of this season at 30.8 degree Celsius
Srinagar: Srinagar recorded the hottest day of the season on Thursday as the mercury jumped to 30.8 degrees Celsius. However, the weatherman here has predicted a three-day wet spell from Saturday. MeT officials said that light to moderate rains and thundershowers are expected from May 11 (Saturday) to May 13. As per the details, Srinagar […]
Controversy erupts as police orders rescheduling of political activities in Sopore
Srinagar: A senior police officer’s order seeking the rescheduling of political activities in north Kashmir’s Sopore has sparked a controversy upsetting the National Conference and Peoples Conference. Sopore falls within the Baramulla Lok Sabha constituency that will go to polls on May 20 in the fifth phase of the seven-phase parliamentary polls. NC leader and […]
DEO Baramulla rebuts allegations concerning permission granted for political activities
BARAMULLA: The District Election Officer Baramulla has rebutted the allegations made by Omar Abdullah concerning the permissions granted for political activities as baseless. The DEO in a statement, has clarified that all the decisions regarding permissions to political parties are made with due consideration to security advisories and after consultations with relevant authorities. The rescheduling […]
Omar asks EC to direct authorities to allow poll campaign as per schedule, accuses opponents of sabotage
Srinagar: National Conference vice-president and candidate for the Baramulla Lok Sabha seat Omar Abdullah Thursday asked the Election Commission to direct authorities in the constituency to allow his campaign programme as per schedule. Abdullah’s letter to the EC comes a day after the Superintendent of Police in Sopore Divya D issued an official directive to […]
Sajad Lone accuses Omar of lying, says PC rallies too were rescheduled
Srinagar: Reacting strongly to Omar Abdullah’s assertions that ‘his opponents’ were responsible for forcing district authorities to reschedule their public rallies, JK Peoples Conference President, Sajad Lone today accused Omar of being delusional saying in the same order copy, his party’s (PC) rally was rescheduled. J&K Peoples Conference President Sajad Gani Lone took to the […]
Narco module busted, 3 smugglers arrested in Baramulla: Police
Contraband worth Rs 50 crore, cash recovered Srinagar: Police on Thursday claimed to have busted a narco-module in Uri area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla and arrested three smugglers from whose possession contraband substance worth Rs 50 crore and cash has been recovered. A police spokesperson in a statement said that on May 08, Police Station […]
