Two militants, ‘active associate’ killed in Shopian encounter
Two more militants killed in Tral
Shopian/Srinagar, May 31: Two Hizbul Mujahideen militants and their “active associate” were Friday killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district, while two more militants were killed in a separate encounter in Tral area of Pulwama district. “On credible input, a cordon and search operation was launched by police and security […]
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 […]
Pulwama girl pens debut poetry collection
Pulwama, May 28: A teenage girl in south Kashmir’s Pulwama has penned debut poetry collection titled “MEE HALF-The Dispersed Soul”, a collection of 60 poems. Syed Aksa Jabeen Andrabi, 19, hails from Pahoo village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. She is currently pursuing BSC in applied mathematics from Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora. […]
Govt middle school in Pulwama lacks necessary space
Pulwama, May 23: Government middle school in Zahidabagh village of Pulwama district is lack necessary space as the institution is functioning in just three rooms. According to locals, around 55 students of this middle school are taught in two classrooms. “The school was established some thirty years ago but since then it lacks basic infrastructure.” […]
Gunfight in Yarwan forests of Shopian district
Shopian, May 21: Gunfight rages between militants and government forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian forests area. A police offical said that following a tip off about the presence of militants in the Yarwan woods joint column of army CRPF and SOG of JK police launched search operation. “As the search was initiated hiding militants fired […]
6 years on, Govt fails to construct Animal Husbandry building at Tral
Pulwama, May 20: Even though six years have passed since the construction work of Government Animal Husbandry building began in Tral area of south Kashmir, the building is yet to be made functional. According to locals, the construction work was started in 2013 under National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) by Roads & […]
Residents oppose move to establish new cement plant at Khrew area
Pampore, May 19: Residents of multiple villages in Khrew area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district have expressed resentment over the government proposal to establish a new cement factory in their area. Secretary Social Welfare Forum Khrew, Ghulam Mohammad Wani, said: “We strongly oppose the proposal of setting up a new cement factory in Khrew area.” […]
4 militants killed in two encounters in Pulwama, Sopore
Pulwama/Srinagar, May 18: Three Hizbul Mujahideen militants were killed in an encounter with security forces in Awantipora area of Pulwama district of south Kashmir Saturday while another militant was killed in Sopore area of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district in a separate encounter, police said. According to a police spokesman, based on a credible input, a […]
One militant killed in ongoing Pulwama gunfight
Pulwama, May 18: One militant has been reportedly killed in an ongoing nocturnal gunfight at Panzgam village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district. A police official said that in the initial exchange of fire, one militant has been killed. Earlier, a nocturnal gunfight had raged between militants and joint column of 55RR, CRPF and SOG of […]
