Further delay likely in Kashmir rail as work stopped over issues with contractors
Srinagar, Dec 01: The Kashmir rail link which had already missed several deadlines could see further delay as the work on the construction of the Chenab bridge has stopped from past two months due to issues between Konkan Railway and the contractors, a media report said today. According to ‘The Wire’, the construction work on […]
Sikh girl waits to give kidney to Muslim friend
Srinagar, Dec 01: A Sikh girl wants to donate one of her kidneys to save the life of her Muslim friend suffering from organ failure, but objections by her family and a hospital here are delaying the procedure, prompting them to approach court. Manjot Singh Kohli, 23, a Sikh social activist from Udhampur area of […]
Malik shifted to hospital for medical check-up
Srinagar, Dec 01: Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) chief Muhammad Yasin Malik was on Saturday shifted from Maisuma police station to a hospital after he complained of severe back pain. Malik, who is undergoing detention from past several days, was shifted to a private hospital in Srinagar where he had to undergo several diagnostic tests, […]
JRL calls for highlighting violation during human rights week from Dec 3
Srinagar, Dec 01: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Saturday urged the people to observe human rights week from December 03 by holding candlelight vigils to highlight the “grave human rights violations” in Kashmir. In a statement, the JRL comprising Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik appealed to the “freedom-loving” people […]
2 soldiers killed, 2 injured in blast along LoC
Jammu, Dec 01: Two Army personnel were killed and as many injured in an accidental blast along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, an officer said. A landmine exploded near the anti-infiltration obstacle system when an Army column was on patrol duty along the LoC in Akhnoor sector of Jammu […]
Cold wave continues in Kashmir
Srinagar, Dec 01: Minimum temperatures dropped further across the Kashmir Valley on Saturday with Leh in Ladakh region recording minus 9 degrees Celsius, the Met said. Kargil came a close second at minus 8.5. Minimum temperatures dropped due to a clear night sky, an India meteorological department official said. Srinagar city recorded minus 1.4, Pahalgam […]
Shutdown continues in Sopore for third day
Sopore, Dec 01: A shutdown was observed on third straight day in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Saturday to mourn the killing of a local LeT militant. Mehraj-ud-Din Khan of New Colony Sopore was killed in a gunfight along with Naveed Jatt in Chattergam area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Sunday. […]
BSF, Pak Rangers exchange of sweets along IB in Jammu
Jammu, Dec 01: The BSF and Pakistani Rangers Saturday exchanged sweets along the International Border (IB) in Jammu as the Indian border guarding force celebrated its 54th raising day, officials said. “On the occasion of BSF’s 54th raising day, both border guarding forces of India and Pakistan– Border Security Force (BSF) and Pakistan Rangers– exchanged […]
HC asks Govt to finalize drug de-addiction policy
Drug Abuse Is Alarming…
Srinagar, Nov 30: The J&K High Court today directed the government to finalize the drug de-addiction policy and report its completion before the next date of hearing of the case. The direction was issued after the court was informed that the policy for drug de-addiction for the state has been drafted by the Institute of […]
For peace, be secular: Army Chief tells Pak
Pune, Nov 30: Amidst peace overtures from Islamabad, Army chief General Bipin Rawat said Friday Pakistan cannot stay together with India as long as it is an Islamic state and if they are willing to become secular, then there is an opportunity. While Rawat has expressed concerns over “cross-border terror emanating from Pakistan”, this is […]
