Shutdown in Sopore over local militant’s killing
Sopore: A complete shutdown is being observed in Sopore today over the killing of local militant Mehraj din Khan in Chetargam Budgam on Wednesday. According to reports, all shops and business establishment remained closed while traffic is off from roads. Meanwhile, in view of strike authorities have made an adequate security arrangements to thwart any […]
Second militant killed in Chattergan was Sopore resident
Sopore, Nov 29: The second ‘militant’ killed in a gunfight along with LeT commander Naveed Jatt at Chattergam in central Kashmir’s Budgam district yesterday has been identified as a resident of Sopore in Baramulla district. The slain militant was identified as Mehraj-ud-Din Khan alias Maroof and Kaleemullah, a resident of New colony, Sopore. Mehraj, who […]
3 injured in post poll clashes in Sopore
Sopore, Nov 29: At least three youth were injured after massive clashes erupted in Botingoo area of Sopore in north Kashmir soon after the conclusion of Panchayat polls on Thursday evening. According to witnesses, as soon as government forces along with the polling staff started leaving from the Botingoo area, a number of youth assembled […]
10.87 percent voting recorded in Dangerpora Zaingair block
Sopore, Nov 29: Amid tight security and tension over the killing of local militant of Sopore, panchayat polls ended peacefully here in Dangerpora Zaingair block on Thursday. According to Block Development Officer Dangerpora Zaingair, 10.87 percent polling was recorded during the six hour long polling which began at 8 am and ended at 2pm. He […]
Bandipora Premier League concludes, Star Eleven Potsha clinches title
Bandipora, Nov 27: Star Eleven Potsha won the final of ‘Bandipora Premier League’ that was played at sports ground Pothshai Bandipora on Tuesday. The final match of the tournament, witnessed by hundreds of spectators, was played between Star Eleven Potsha and Syed Sultani Hashmie Bandipora. Batting first, Star Eleven scored 149 runs in allotted 20 […]
Street vendors in Sopore Town abandon ‘Bismillah Market’ owing to its shabby condition
Sopore, Nov 26: Street vendors in north Kashmir’s Sopore Town have abandoned the ‘Bismillah Market’ and are out on the roads once again to sell their products saying they are unable to do attract customers in the said market allotted to them by the local administration in July this year. The ‘Bismillah Market’, located in […]
No election in Sangrama block, seven candidates in fray for Panchayat election in Wagoora block
Panchayat Election Phase-II
SANGRAMA / WAGOORA, Nov 19: All arrangements are set for the second phase of Panchayat elections scheduled today in the State amid tight security. According to officials, in Sangrama constituency, the elections will be held in Wagoora block only, while as Sangrama will witness no election as all candidates in the block are contesting unopposed. […]
Geelani visits native village to mourn son-in-law’s death
Sopore, Nov 15: Hurriyat-G chairman Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday visited his native Duroo village of Sopore to mourn the death of his eldest son-in-law, Ghulam Hassan Mukhdoomi, 66, who passed away at SKIMS Soura on Tuesday. Soon after reaching Duroo, Geelani was warmly welcomed by hundreds of people here. Hurriyat-G sources said that Thursday […]
Attempt to burn Panchayat Ghar foiled in Sopore
Sopore: Unidentified persons tried to set ablaze a Panchayat Ghar in Bomai village of Sopore town in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday evening, police said. SSP Sopore, Javid Iqbal, said that some unknown persons tried to burn Panchayat building at Bomai village late Saturday evening, the attempt was foiled by locals with the help […]
Sopore commuters aghast over lack of transport facilities in the area
Sopore || Nov 07: Commuters in Sopore town of North Kashmir are facing hard times with public transport disappearing from the roads as the evenings set in. According to locals, Public transport including Sumo’s, buses and mini buses are usually not available for the commuters during early and late evening hours, posing problems for government […]
