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Tag: Jammu and Kashmir
Omar Abdullah condemns attack on CRPF, blasts Modi Minister
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Thursday condemned “in the strongest possible terms” the killing of CRPF troopers in a suicide attack and blasted central Minister Jitendra Singh for “playing politics” over the bloodbath. “I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for[Read More…]
30 CRPF troopers killed in suicide attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district
Srinagar: At least 30 CRPF troopers were killed and some 20 others injured on Thursday when a van packed with explosives reportedly rammed into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, officials said. In what is being described as one of the biggest loss[Read More…]
Jammu and Kashmir: 10 students injured in explosion at tuition centre in Pulwama
As many as 10 students were injured in an explosion that accrued inside the private school Falahi-i-Milat at Kakpora of Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama. The police officials ave reached the spot and the probe is underway. The cause of the blast is yet to be ascertained. It is still not clear whether it was an[Read More…]
Shah Faesal launches “movement for change”, aims “clean politics” in J&K
Shah Faesal, the IAS topper from Jammu and Kashmir, had taken voluntary retirement from Civil Services on January 9.
Two soldiers injured in explosion near LoC
Jammu, Two soldiers were injured on Friday in an explosion near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district. Defence Ministry sources said the soldiers, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO), were injured in the blast in Lam area. “The soldiers were shifted to hospital for treatment.[Read More…]
Lack of recreational avenues affecting Kashmiri children: Governor
Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik said on Friday that the lack of recreational avenues for Kashmiri youth was pushing them to the wall. Speaking to the media after laying the foundation stone of a cinema hall in Jammu, Malik said: “I have just laid the foundation stone[Read More…]
After quitting IAS, Faesal seeks ideas on political future
Srinagar, Kashmiri IAS officer Shah Faesal, who quit IAS to protest against “unabated killings” in Jammu and Kashmir, sought ideas on Thursday, especially from youths, to decide his future course in politics. In a statement posted on Facebook, Faesal said: “I have an idea how I can do it but[Read More…]
Trekker dies of heart failure in Ladakh
Srinagar, A trekker from Mumbai was found dead on Thursday by the Indian Air Force rescue team in Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. “Daval Suresh Shah suffered cardiac arrest near Tibb Cave on Chadar Trek in Leh district,” officials here said. The body was airlifted to Leh[Read More…]
One arrested for desecration of Sufi shrine
Srinagar, Police in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district arrested a person on Thursday on charges of desecrating a Sufi shrine. Police said the unidentified man was taken into custody for the sacrilege in Pahloo village of Pulwama district. “Locals said some persons damaged the window panes and curtains of the[Read More…]
After IAS Shah Faesal resigned to contest Lok Sabha polls, Omar Abdullah welcomes him “to the fold”
After months of speculations, Shah Faesal, the IAS topper from Jammu and Kashmir, has apparently taken voluntary retirement. Faesal is likely to contest elections from Baramulla on a National Conference ticket. To protest the unabated killings in Kashmir and absence of any credible political initiative from Union Government, I have[Read More…]
JKBOSE 12th result 2018 (Annual Regular Kashmir Division) released @ jkbose.ac.in – important updates
JKBOSE 12th result 2018 (Kashmir Division) Live updates: Jammu and Kashmir Board of Secondary Education has announced JKBOSE 12th result 2018 (Kashmir Division). “Higher Secondary Part Two Examination 12th Annual Regular 2018 Kashmir COMING SOON,” read a notification on the official website. According to latest reports, JKBOSE 12th result 2018[Read More…]
BSF troopers open fire after suspicious movement on IB
Jammu, BSF troopers opened fire on the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir after noticing suspicious movement, sources said on Monday. According to the Border Security Forces sources, the incident took place on Sunday evening near the Fatwal post in Ramgarh sector. –IANS
Heart warming! Kashmir’s ‘wall of kindness’ spreads warmth in biting cold
As sub-zero temperature sets off a biting cold wave in Kashmir with Srinagar recording season’s low at minus 3.2 degree Celsius, people are hanging warm clothes on the “Wall of Kindness” for the poor and needy on the bank of river Jhelum. A group at least 30 city youth volunteering with[Read More…]
Jammu records coldest night
Jammu, As a cold wave intensified across Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, Jammu city recorded the season’s coldest night at 3.5 degrees Celsius, the Met said. In the Ladakh region and valley, the mercury dropped several degrees below the freezing point, with Leh recording minus 17.1 and Kargil minus 14.4.;[Read More…]
Hindu majority elect head of only Muslim family as ‘Panch‘ in this village
Bhaderwah: Hindu Majority village in Bhanderwah town of Jammu and Kashmir has set an example of communal harmony by electing a Muslim as their ‘Panch’ unopposed in the ongoing nine-phased Panchayat elections. Chowdhary Mohammad Hussain (54) is from a cattle rearers community, has been elected as the Panch of Bhelan-Kharothi[Read More…]
JKPSC Jammu and Kashmir Combined Competitive (Mains) Exam-2016 results declared @ jkpsc.nic.in
JKPSC (Mains) Exam-2016 results update: The Jammu and Kashmir Public Service Commission has declared the results of the JKPSC (Mains) Examination, 2016 on Tuesday late night. While the commission conducted the exam from July 2, 2018 to August 8, 2018, the candidates can check the result on JKPSC’s official website.[Read More…]
Gunfight in J&K
Srinagar: A gunfight between holed up militants and security forces began on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Badgam district, police said. Following specific information about militant presence in Kuthpora village, a cordon and search operation was launched. As the security forces were closing in on the hiding terrorists, they fired[Read More…]
Journalist Shujaat Bukhari’s suspected killer died in encounter
Out of six terrorists that were killed in an encounter on Friday in Anantnag district one was suspected of murdering Kashmir-based renowned journalist Shujaat Bukhari. Azad Malik was amongst those terrorists who were killed in the encounter. He was wanted in the journalist’s murder case. Bukhari was killed while leaving[Read More…]
“Parties with opposing ideologies, cannot form stable govt”, says Governor Malik
In a major political development on Wednesday, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolved the state assembly. After two senior state leaders, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone and former Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti staked claim to form the government in the state, Satya Pal Malik took the step.[Read More…]
Attack on J&K army camp
Srinagar: Militants on Thursday attacked an Indian Army camp in Jammu and Kashmir‘s Kulgam district during which a civilian was injured, police said. A girl was caught in the crossfire in the Khudwani area when soldiers retaliated forcing the terrorists to withdraw. The militants managed to escape and the injured[Read More…]
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik dissolves state assembly
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has dissolved the state assembly on Wednesday. After two leaders, Jammu and Kashmir People’s Conference leader Sajad Lone and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti staked claim to form government in the state, Satyapal Malik took the step. Sajad Lone stated, his party has[Read More…]
Jammu and Kashmir: Soldier injured in mine blast along Line of Control
Jammu and Kashmir: In Poonch district, a mine explosion has taken place along the Line of Control (LoC), injuring an Army personnel. Reportedly, the soldier was patrolling in Balakote-Mendhar sector where he stepped on a landmine, resulting in the blast. The soldier has been taken to the hospital.
PDP, NC and Congress likely to form govt in J&K, Altaf Bukhari to be CM
In a major political development on Wednesday, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), National Conference (NC) and Congress have decided to form an alliance, for providing a stable government to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. According to sources, the alliance would likely be declared by the Wednesday evening and after that, the[Read More…]
Jammu and Kashmir: No dearth of oil reserves in state says report
A scientific research has concluded a strong possibility of the presence of gas and petroleum in the Himalayan state of Jammu and Kashmir. According to the study, the origin and evolution of the mountain range resulted in the formation of the sedimentary basins, possibly a source of gas and oil. The[Read More…]