SPO, his brother laid to rest in Budgam
Budgam: Amid tears and sobs, the slain Special Police Officer (SPO) and his brother were laid to rest in Chadabugh village of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday. Emotional scenes were witnessed when the body of SPO Ishfaq Ahmed, 24, and his brother Umer Jan, 23, reached their native village. Witnesses told the news agency—Kashmir […]
Govt constitutes panel to examine matters related to defence land in J&K
FC Revenue to head committee
Srinagar: The Jammu & Kashmir Government has constituted a panel to examine all matters related to the defence land in the Union Territory. A local news agency, KNO, reported that in an order, the General Administration Department (GAD) has constituted a committee to examine all matters connected and incidental to the defence land in the […]
Farooq Khan resigns as Advisor
Srinagar: In a major development, Advisor to LG of Jammu and Kashmir Farooq Khan Sunday evening submitted his resignation to the Ministry of Home Affairs. Sources said that Khan, before submitting his resignation, had detailed discussions with top BJP leadership. Sources said that Farooq Khan is likely to be given an important political assignment in […]
Non-local labourer shot at in Pulwama, hospitalized
Pulwama: Unknown gunmen on Saturday evening shot at a non-local labourer in Arihal area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. An official told the news agency KNO that militants fired up one non-local labourer identified as Muhammad Akram, son of Abdul Salam of Bijnoor UP. He said that in the incident, the labour received injuries in […]
Seven injured in Magam clashes
Srinagar: Seven people including a girl were injured in clashes that erupted in Magam area of Budgam district where some army personnel allegedly burnt the picture of QasimSolemani, a former Iranian army commander. Solemani was an Iranian military officer who was killed in a drone attack at Baghdad International Airport some years back. Following the […]
Acid attack survivor to be shifted to Chennai hospital
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to shift the acid attack survivor to Chennai hospital tomorrow for eye treatment. Official sources told KNO that the administration on the advice of doctors has decided to shift the acid attack survivor to Chennai hospital for specialized eye treatment. They said the government has provided four […]
J&K Admin kick-starts vaccination drive for children between 15-18 years
Srinagar: J&K government Monday started the first vaccination drive for children between the age group of 15-18 years Officials said that 822 vaccination sites have been set up across 20 districts of the UT. Additional Chief Secretary Health & Medical Education Department Vivek Bharadvaj kick-started vaccination drive at Government Girls Higher Secondary School, Kothi Bagh […]
Those killed in Hyderpora gunfight ‘not innocents’: DGP
‘All three militants killed in Rambagh responsible for several killings’
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir police chief, Dilbag Singh on Thursday said that those killed in Hyderpora gunfight were not innocents and that there was strong evidence available against them. He also said that Jammu and Kashmir police was a professional force and didn’t need lessons from anyone. Kashmir News Agency (KNO), a local news agency […]
Family members of slain Altaf Ahmed stage protest, seek his body
Srinagar: The family members of building owner Altaf Ahmed, who was killed in crossfire in Hyderpora encounter Wednesday staged a protest at press enclave Srinagar demanding the body of slain back without any further delay. The protesting family members also reached out to the J&K’s mainstream camp, especially former chief ministers—Omar Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti […]
My husband had no militant links, says wife of Dr Mudasir who was killed in Hyderpora encounter
Srinagar: Humaira Gul, the wife of Dr Mudasir Gul, who was killed in Hyderpora encounter, Wednesday staged a protest along with other family members at press colony and stated that her two-year-old daughter has been crying, baba, baba and she had no answers to her. She said police must come up with proof that her […]
