Another road accident at Zojila Pass kills 5 persons
Srinagar: In a second major accident along the Zojila Pass in three days, a cab ferrying a group of persons from Srinagar to Kargil fell from the mountain highway in the Ganderbal district on Thursday, killing five persons. The accident took place in the Sonamarg area where the passenger cab skidded off the mountainous Zojila […]
NIA attaches properties of 2 key LeT operatives in J&K
New Delhi: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached the properties of two key Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operatives for their involvement in the 2015 terror attack on a BSF convoy in Udhampur district of Jammu & Kashmir. In a statement, issued to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), two BSF personnel were killed and 13 […]
Srinagar cop injured in terrorists attack on Oct 29 succumbs
Srinagar: Police sub-inspector, who was shot at by terrorists in Eidgah area of Srinagar on October 29, succumbed to his injuries on Thursday, officials said. A top official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the cop was undergoing treatment at SKIMS Soura after being attacked by terrorists in Eidgah when he was playing […]
NIA attaches residential house in Awantipora village
Srinagar: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday attached a residential house in Chursoo village of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district under UAPA. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the house is owned jointly by the Khursheed Ahmed Bhat and his five brothers. He said that house has been attached […]
6 shops, 2 rooms damaged in Zampa Kadal blaze
Srinagar: At least six shops and two residential rooms were damaged in a fire incident that broke out at Zampa Kadal, Srinagar on Thursday morning, officials said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO), that at least six shops and two residential rooms were damaged in a fire incident in the wee hours […]
Cold conditions intensify in Kashmir
Srinagar: Srinagar experienced the coldest night of the season so far as the cold conditions intensified in Kashmir and the minimum temperature across the valley settled below the freezing point, officials said on Thursday. Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, recorded a low of minus 2.6 degrees Celsius, down from minus 2 degrees […]
2 OGWs arrested with arms, ammunition in Rajouri
Rajouri/Jammu: Two overground workers (OGWs) of terrorists were arrested along with arms and ammunition in Rajouri district, police said on Wednesday. Mohammad Farooq and Mohammad Nazir were arrested during a search and cordon operation in Behrote village in the Budhal area, they said. A pistol, two magazines, 30 bullets, two hand grenades and some other […]
Drug-peddler held in Kulgam
Srinagar: Police have arrested a drug peddler in Kulgam and recovered contraband substance from his possession, a police spokesman informed Wednesday. One Mohammad Sanaullah Malik, son of Ghulam Mohammad Malik resident of Hanger, Kulgam was arrested at a checkpoint at Alamgunj Daderkoot crossing after 8 Kgs of poppy straw-like substance concealed in a nylon bag […]
Grief’s Calendar: A letter of love.
Dearest Chacha Jan It must be 22 years, and despite having no memory of our acquaintance, my hands tremble, and I find myself sweaty as I write this letter. In addition to my mysterious condition, I am perplexed about the address I want this letter to reach; thus, I’ve kept it blank. Alas! The address […]
‘Muhammad Ishaq Arif’: The man who changed lives!
By: Sadaket Malik Muhammad Ishaq Arif, born in the Bhalessa (Bhatyas) area of Doda to Munawar Din Malik is a revered name in the realms of literature, journalism, and education. His life story weaves a sense of dedication and accomplishment, leaving an indelible mark in literary fields. In the field of literature, he has been […]