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May 26, 2019 05:35 IST
A complete shutdown was also observed across the Valley. Hurriyat Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani had called for the shutdown to protest against Musa’s encounter killing.
Sun, May 26, 2019
May 25, 2019 10:55 IST
A former Member of Parliament from Anantnag, Mufti, in an interview to The Indian Express, said her party's alliance with the BJP after the 2014 assembly polls to form a coalition government had played a role in the PDP's failure to win a single seat this time.
Sat, May 25, 2019
May 25, 2019 04:56 IST
Zakir was killed as soon he came out of the two-storey house. The body was found in a small orchard close to the compound, it was informed.
Sat, May 25, 2019
May 24, 2019 17:38 IST
Zakir's killing is considered a big success for security forces as he was one of the longest surviving militants in valley and part of erstwhile Burhan Wani group.
Sat, May 25, 2019
May 24, 2019 02:20 IST
A police official said a cordon and search operation was launched in Dadsara village of Awantipora in the district following inputs about presence of militants in the area.
Fri, May 24, 2019
May 18, 2019 06:26 IST
They have been identified as Showkat Dar of Panzgam in Awantipora, Irfan War of Sopore’s Wadoora Payeen and Muzaffar Sheikh of Pulwama’s Tahab area, police said.
Sun, May 19, 2019
May 18, 2019 04:21 IST
The Army spokesperson on Thursday night had said that only two militants were killed in the encounter. It did not mention Ishtiyaq’s killing.
Sat, May 18, 2019
May 17, 2019 05:11 IST
The family of the civilian, Rayees Ahmad, killed during the pre-dawn encounter, alleged that the Army and Special Operation Group of the J&K Police took Rayees and his brother Younis as human shields to conduct searches in the area — an allegation denied by the police and Army.
Fri, May 17, 2019
May 16, 2019 04:36 IST
The J&K police have already said that the accused is in their custody. Along with the case status, Pani will also have to submit to the court details of steps for effective investigation as well as the protection given to the survivor and her family.
Thu, May 16, 2019
May 15, 2019 01:05 IST
On Monday evening, authorities had announced closure of several schools and colleges in some districts in the Valley. But, on Tuesday, protest demonstrations were held in areas where colleges and schools were open.
Wed, May 15, 2019
May 15, 2019 00:57 IST
A short video clip, showing Iqbal Singh, 44, feeding the boy, has gone viral on social media. Singh, a driver and posted with the 49th battalion, was deployed at on Monday for law and order duty, CRPF officials said.
Wed, May 15, 2019
May 13, 2019 03:13 IST
The girl was raped in the village just before iftaar, according to the complaint filed by her family.
Wed, May 15, 2019
May 13, 2019 02:37 IST
A J&K Police spokesperson said a cordon and search operation was launched in the morning, and while underway, the militants fired at the security forces, triggering an encounter.
Mon, May 13, 2019
May 12, 2019 10:21 IST
Valley’s first toll plaza was made operational last week. What is the controversy over it?
Mon, May 13, 2019
May 12, 2019 04:58 IST
Vehicles stranded on Jammu-Srinagar national highway since landslides in Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday were allowed to move on Saturday after the authorities restored the highway, but no fresh traffic would be allowed on the highway until all traffic is cleared, officials said on Saturday. According to officials, at least 7,000 vehicles […]
Sun, May 12, 2019
May 11, 2019 05:01 IST
”Pointing out that “this is a gross violation of secrecy of voting and a malpractice that has the potential to invite strict legal action”, she wrote that “it is requested that all the concerned officers may be sensitised about the issue and sanctity of election process maintained”.
Sat, May 11, 2019
May 10, 2019 03:16 IST
Trading groups in the state have demanded the revocation of the new toll, collected at Anantnag. A single journey for a four-wheeler costs Rs 85, while a return ticket costs Rs 130.
Fri, May 10, 2019
May 06, 2019 04:35 IST
From the far-flung areas of north Kashmir to the violence-hit south, women are opening their own ventures with one simple goal: become self-dependent.
Mon, May 06, 2019
May 04, 2019 22:57 IST
The state BJP unit alleged said his security was recently withdrawn, and that the matter was taken up with them but no action was taken.
Sun, May 05, 2019
May 04, 2019 05:03 IST
IGP Kashmir S P Pani said: “He (Dar) was one of the the oldest surviving terrorists in the area. And Tariq had been instrumental in recruiting people. This was a very good operation.”
Sat, May 04, 2019
May 02, 2019 03:40 IST
Local market committee members visited Roshan’s shop and felicitated him and his son with a traditional turban.
Thu, May 02, 2019
May 01, 2019 04:06 IST
Traders at the New Kashmir Fruit Mandi Association in Srinagar’s Parimpora, the Valley’s biggest fruit and vegetable market, had earlier announced an indefinite strike beginning on Monday.
Wed, May 01, 2019
April 30, 2019 03:11 IST
Overall, as Kulgam district voted in the second-phase polling in Anantnag on Monday, the turnout was 10.32 per cent (including migrant votes), according to J&K Election Commission.
Tue, Apr 30, 2019
April 26, 2019 01:14 IST
One of the slain militants was studying physiotherapy when he joined militant ranks last year, police said.
Fri, Apr 26, 2019
April 24, 2019 02:23 IST
The elections were conducted peacefully amid heavy security deployment barring a few minor incidents of stone-throwing protests at Anantnag, Bijbehara and Dooru.
Wed, Apr 24, 2019




