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Arms, ammo recovered during search ops in Samba

Arms, ammo recovered during search ops in Samba

Jammu: Security forces recovered arms and ammunition during a search operation that was launched on the intervening night of Thursday and Friday in Samba district. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched in Babbar Nallah area of Samba based on a specific tip off. They said that during the […]

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Wireless sets, other material recovered near LoC in Poonch

Wireless sets, other material recovered near LoC in Poonch

Poonc: Jammu and Kashmir police on Friday morning recovered two wireless communication sets, batteries and some torches during an operation that was launched near sheep farm in Balnoi area of Poonch district. Officials told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the operation was launched based on a some specific information by SOG and Mendhar […]

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Explosion near Srinagar Jama Masjid, no casualty 

Explosion near Srinagar Jama Masjid, no casualty 

Srinagar: An explosion took place near the Jama Masjid in Nowhatta area of the city here Thursday, but no loss of life or injury were reported, officials said. They said the explosion, suspected to be an Improvised Explosive Device (IED), took place around noon. The security personnel deployed in the area fired some shots in […]

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Man dies of electric shock

Man dies of electric shock

Srinagar: A man from Shangus area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district died due to electric shock in Srinagar, officials said on Thursday. Quoting officials, news agency KNO reported that a man identified as Mohammad Jawaad Bhat, son of Ali Mohammad Bhat, a resident of Nowgam Shangus, was electrocuted while he was repairing a motor in […]

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Two men injured in bear attack in Shopian

Two men injured in bear attack in Shopian

Shopian: A 50-year-old man was injured after he was attacked by a bear in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Thursday morning. Quoting an official, news agency KNO reported that a man identified as Nazir Ahmad Sheikh, son of Khazir Mohammad Sheikh, a resident of Chetterwach village in Imamsahib was injured when he was attacked by […]

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Apni Party appoints three office bearers

Apni Party appoints three office bearers

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party on Thursday announced the appointment of party office bearers for Kashmir province. These appointments were recommended by the provincial president after due consultation with the concerned district leadership and were announced after being approved by Jammu and Kashmir Apni Party President Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari. The appointees include: Hilal […]

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Suspected militants attack police party in Sopore, no casualties reported

Suspected militants attack police party in Sopore, no casualties reported

Sopore: The suspected militants on Thursday morning attacked a police party in main chowk area of Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, however, no casualties were reported in the attack. Official sources told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that suspected militants opened fire at the police party, which was deployed in the main chowk […]

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‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’: National Anthem Singing Competition-2021 ends on Aug 7

‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’: National Anthem Singing Competition-2021 ends on Aug 7

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Government under the guidance of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, has thrown open the National Anthem Singing Competition-2021,  to celebrate 75 years of independence and commemorate it as ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’. Under this initiative, the Government has called upon all the individuals and groups, who are domicile(s) of Union Territory of […]

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Police warns against circulating ‘fake’ tweet attributed to Geelani calling for strike on Aug 5, 15

Police warns against circulating ‘fake’ tweet attributed to Geelani calling for strike on Aug 5, 15

Srinagar: Police on Wednesday warned against circulating a “fake” tweet attributed to Syed Ali Shah Geelani calling for a strike on August 05 and 15, marking the 2nd anniversary of Article 370 abrogation and Independence Day. A police spokesperson while quoting Geelani’s family sources said “the tweet is fake and issued by someone from Pakistan”. […]

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Info Dept condoles demise of mother of Bilal Ahmad Bhat

Info Dept condoles demise of mother of Bilal Ahmad Bhat

Srinagar: Joint Director Information, Kashmir Division, Inam Ul Haq Siddiqui today condoled the demise of Mother of Bilal Ahmad Bhat Assistant Information Officer (AIO), who passed away on today morning. In this regard, a condolence meeting was held in the office chamber of Joint Director Information Kashmir at Drabu House, Rambagh. Expressing solidarity, Inamul Haq […]