Category: Kashmir

Anantnag, Oct 17: A 33-year-old man from south Kashmir’s Anantnag district sustained critical injuries after his motorcycle collided with a dumper at Bijbehara Chowk. The injured has been identified as Sabzar Ahmad Wani, son of Muhammad Maqbool Wani, a resident of Dailgam Anantnag. According to police and eyewitness accounts, the accident occurred when Sabzar was…

Kulgam, Oct 17. Kulgam Police have arrested two long-absconding offenders wanted in separate narcotics cases for nearly two decades. Police said the arrested individuals were identified as Aijaz Ahmad Sheikh, son of Ghulam Qadir Sheikh, a resident of Nassu Badrahgund, and Bilal Ahmad Ganie, son of Ghulam Nabi Ganie, a native of Lalen Ganoor Kulgam…

Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, is leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, to lead the Indian delegation tasked with bringing back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after their week-long exposition.The revered relics were displayed in Russia as part of a special exhibition showcasing India’s rich Buddhist heritage and the deep spiritual and cultural…

BREAKING: Govt postpones holiday for ‘Urs Sheikh Noor-ud-Din Sahib’ (R.A); Now to be observed on Oct 20 (Monday) instead of Oct 18

Srinagar, Oct 17: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) president Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday accused Omar Abdullah of continuing the same administrative and political practices that were introduced in Jammu and Kashmir after the constitutional changes of 2019. Addressing reporters in Srinagar, Mehbooba said that instead of reversing or challenging the measures that hurt public confidence, the…

Bandipora, Oct 16. In a shocking incident, at least 35 sheep were stolen during the intervening night of Wednesday and Thursday from Dudhwan SK Bala village in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district. According to local residents, unidentified thieves broke into the cowshed of Mohammad Shafi Sheikh, son of Abdul Rahim Sheikh, a resident of Dudhwan SK…

Karnah, Oct 16 : A devastating fire late Wednesday night reduced a residential house to ashes in the Takia Bahadurkote area of Karnah, leaving a poor family homeless and in distress. The house belonged to Ali Haider Shah, whose family lost all their belongings in the blaze. According to locals, the fire broke out suddenly…

Gold prices scaled a new peak for the fourth consecutive session in the international market on Thursday. Heightened US-China trade frictions and bets that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates through the end of the year have supported demand.The precious metal jumped 0.5% to $4,227 an ounce in the spot market. Bullion has risen…

Srinagar, Oct 15 : Education Minister Sakina Itoo on Wednesday announced the construction of a 1000-seat auditorium for the Government College for Women MA Road Srinagar during its 75th anniversary celebrations. Speaking on the occasion Minister Itoo said, “It gives me great happiness to see that this is one of the best colleges in Srinagar.…

Says Sajad Lone’s withdrawal benefits BJP; urges opposition unity Srinagar, Oct 14: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in the Union Territory have effectively turned into a direct contest between the National Conference (NC) and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), urging all opposition parties to unite…