Pelting stones in the name of Kathua victim unjustifiable: Govt
"Why protests; charge-sheet is filed; accused are in custody, trial is on”
Srinagar, Apr 19: Government today said those pelting stones in the name of the eight-year-old victim of Kathua rape and murder case were only hurting the image and interests of the state, as the trial in the case was on and accused were behind the bars. “What is there to protest about? Case is solved, […]
HC directs Govt to complete disciplinary action against accused
Multi-crore Handwara PHE scam…
Srinagar April 19: In the multi crore Public Health Engineering Department (PHE) scam in North Kashmir, the High Court today directed the concerned commissioner secretary to complete the disciplinary action against the accused officers and submit the report. Justice Ali Mohammad Magrey and Justice MK Hanjura passed the direction after the court was informed that […]
FIR registered against imposter, 2 non-local fraudsters
Srinagar, Apr 19: Crime Branch of police today registered a case against a Basant Bagh resident for impersonation and fraud. The accused duped a Khansahib resident under the pretext of providing a license for Gas Agency at Pulwama and cheated him to deposit an amount of Rs 35 lakh by impersonating to be a high-profile […]
It’s terrible to even talk about it: Bachchan on Kathua
Mumbai, Apr 19 : Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is the latest celebrity from Bollywood to condemn the Kathua rape incident, saying he feels “disgusted” by it. When asked about his reaction, the 75-year-old star, who has been the face of ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao’ campaign, said it was painful to even talk about it. “Mujhe uss […]
J&K people have shown courage in face of many challenges: Prez
Jammu, Apr 19 : Praising the people of Jammu and Kashmir, President Ram Nath Kovind has said that they showed courage, fortitude and resilience in the face of challenges arising because of multiple factors. Speaking at a civic reception hosted in his honour at Amar Mahal palace in Jammu last night, Kovind said Jammu and […]
BJP’s JK unit website hacked; restored
Jammu, Apr 19 : The website of the BJP’s Jammu and Kashmir unit was today hacked for a brief period with the hackers posting a message demanding justice for an eight-year-old girl who was raped and murdered at Kathua in January. The website was restored after some time. The hackers, who called themselves “Team Kerala […]
Rifle of ATM guard snatched, recovered by police
Shopian: Efforts of police and community led to the recovery of a 12 bore which was forcibly taken by some miscreants today at 3 pm from a private guard of the J&K Bank Branch Pinjura Shopian, a police spokesman said. On the basis of information developed by police, boys involved were contacted through parents and […]
Woman dies in road accident in Kulgam
Srinagar, Apr 19: An elderly woman died in a road accident in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, police said today. A police spokesman said that a woman, identified as Khatija Begum, was hit by a car (JK01L 0232) at Mirhama. She was shifted to a hospital where she succumbed. A case (FIR No.79/2018) under section 279, […]
Director SKICC attached
Srinagar, Apr 19: Minister for Tourism Tassaduq Hussain Mufti today ordered attachment of Director Sher-e-Kashmir International Conference Centre (SKICC) Yasmeen Khan along with engineering staff. The Minister issued the orders in connection with the allegations against the officer(s) for violation of rules and norms amounting to abuse of official position, breach of trust, thereby inflicting […]
News about SPO joining militancy fake: Police
Srinagar, Apr 19: Police today termed as “fake” a post on social media about a special police officer (SPO) joining militant ranks. “The person whose photograph is being circulated (on social media) is an SPO (special police officer) identified as Bilal Ahmad Mir who is presently posted at district police lines Sopore. The news item […]
