Ganga and Singh are out, finally
Governor ‘pleased to accept resignation’ of 2 BJP ministers
Jammu: Governor NN Vohra on Monday accepted the resignation of the two BJP ministers who had participated in a rally in support of the accused in rape and murder of an eight-year-old girl in Kathua. “The Governor has been pleased to accept the resignation of (i) Chander Parkash Ganga as Minister for Industries & Commerce […]
In court, Kathua accused plead not guilty; ask for narco test
April 28 is next date of hearing; Court asks CB to give copies of charge-sheet to the accused
Kathua, Apr 16 : The eight people accused of raping and killing an eight-year-old girl here today pleaded not guilty and asked the District and Sessions Judge for a narco test. As the trial in the case, which has become the focal point of outrage across the country, began here, District and Sessions Judge Sanjeev […]
Kathua case: Protect victim’s kin, lawyer: SC asks JK govt
Says it doesn't favour CBI probe
New Delhi, Apr 16 : The Supreme Court today directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide security to the family members of the eight-year-old girl, who was brutally gangraped and murdered at Kathua, and also to their lawyer and a friend assisting them in pursuing the case. The top court also took note […]
Army porter killed in Uri, officer injured in Kupwara
Trainee dies of cardiac arrest at PTS Manigam
Baramulla, Apr 16: An porter working with the Army was killed in Uri while as an Army officer was critically injured when his service rifle went off accidentally in Kupwara district on Monday. A top Army officer said that Army porter Khursheed Ahmad (37), son of Mohammad Sharif of Nawa Runda, was killed in a […]
Bollywood celebs hit the streets to protest against Kathua, Unnao rapes
Mumbai, Apr 16: Several Bollywood celebrities, including Rajkummar Rao, Twinkle Khanna and Kalki Koechlin, joined a protest to demand justice for the victims in the Kathua and Unnao rape cases, which have caused nation-wide outrage. The protest, held here last evening, saw hundreds of people gathered at Carter Road holding placards with messages such as […]
Missing armyman believed to have joined Hizb: Police
Srinagar, Apr 16: An army-man, who has been missing since Saturday, is believed to have joined Hizbul Mujahideen, along with two others, in Shopian district of south Kashmir, police said here today. Sepoy Mir Idrees Sultan, a resident of a village in Shopian, was posted with the 12 Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAKLI) at […]
Fresh snowfall closes Mughal Road
Srinagar, Apr 16: The Mughal Road, connecting the twin districts of Poonch and Rajouri in Jammu region with south Kashmir’s Shopian district, was closed for vehicular traffic today after snowfall in the high altitude areas including Pir Ki Gali, a traffic police official said. The Mughal Road was opened for one-way traffic on March 31 […]
India summons Pak diplomat; protests raising of Khalistan issue during visit of Sikh pilgrims
New Delhi, Apr 16: India today summoned Pakistan’s Deputy High Commissioner here and lodged a strong protest over attempts being made to raise the Khalistan issue during the visit of Sikh pilgrims to that country. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said Pakistan was called upon to immediately stop all such activities that […]
No class-work in few schools, colleges today
Srinagar, Apr 16: Class work will remain suspended at a few colleges in Srinagar and Ganderbal districts on Tuesday as a precautionary measure to avoid student protests, officials said. They said that the class-work will remain suspended at Amar Singh College and M A Road Women’s Degree College in Srinagar tomorrow. “Rest of the educational […]
Civilian, cop injured as militants open fire in Shopian
Srinagar, Apr 16: A civilian and a policeman were injured in Shopian district of south Kashmir when militants opened firing on a police party today, officials said. Militants opened firing on police personnel in Shopian town this afternoon, a police official said. A civilian identified as Rafiq Lone, and a policeman identified as Bilal Ahmad, […]
