South Kashmir: Gunfight rages in Anantnag
2 to 3 LeT militants trapped Srinagar, May 10: Encounter rages between militants and government forces in Kreeri area of Dooru in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Tuesday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army’s 19RR launched a cordon and search operation in Dooru. As the joint team of forces approached […]
Windstorm leaves trail of destruction across Kashmir
By: Muzamil Bhat CK Srinagar The sudden windstorm and hail storm has damaged a lot of properties while four people have lost their lives due to this extreme weather condition. Although the weather department had not predicted such a storm, it started suddenly in many parts of Kashmir and impacted life and property in Budgam, […]
Two security guards of Hakim Yasin sustain injuries after escort vehicle turns turtle
Two security guards escorting Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) Chairman Hakeem Muhammad Yasin were injured after the security vehicle they were travelling in, overturned in Khansahab area of Central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Police sources told news agency Kashmir News Trust that a vehicle (JK02G-4769) went out of driver’s control and it rolled down in an orchard […]
NZ’s Henry Nicholls faces injury scare ahead of England tour
New Zealand batter Henry Nicholls was injured just before the team’s departure to England. Nicholls will have a scan on his right calf after injuring it during running drills in Mount Maunganui before flying out this weekend. His availability should be known within the next day or so. “He’s having an MRI scan later today, […]
Groom’s cousin beaten to death in Bihar
A youth was beaten to death for using a spray during a wedding function in Bihar’s Nalanda district, an official said on Tuesday. Shiv Kumar (25), a native of Bana Bigha under the Parbalpur police station, was arrested. He was the groom’s cousin and had travelled to Aked village, which was under the same police […]
Biden team revives Asia focus despite preoccupation with Ukraine
WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden was clear from the moment he entered office — China is the main international competitor and should be the top concern for US foreign policy. Then Russia invaded Ukraine. After months devoted to supporting Ukraine and punishing Russian President Vladimir Putin, his US counterpart is shifting focus, at least temporarily, back […]
Rapid economic growth
The J & K administration has been trying to make an investment friendly environment and for this purpose they have undertaken many reforms on the ground. Underscoring that rapid economic growth can be achieved only by accelerating reforms, the Lt Governor Manoj Sinha recently said that since Hon’ble Prime Minister took over the leadership in […]
Shopian encounter: Civilian succumbs, militants manage to flee
Another civilian, trooper undergoing treatment A civilian who was injured during initial stage of encounter at Pandoshan area of Shopian has succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday morning. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a civilian namely Shahid Gani Dar son of Abdul Gani Dar resident of Pandoshan Shopian has succumbed to […]
Kulgam: Youth found dead in orchard
A youth was found dead on Tuesday inside an orchard in Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, officials said. An official told news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a youth identified as Shahid Ahmad Mochi son of Mohammad Ashraf Mochi, a resident of Khee was found dead by some locals inside an orchard in […]
District Admin Srinagar organizes programme on World Red Cross day at Girls HSS Nawakadal
SRINAGAR, MAY 09: In connection with celebrations of World Red Cross Day 2022 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of the Red Cross Movement, Sir Jean Henry Dunant, an impressive function was held at Government Girls Higher Secondary School(GGHSS) Nawakadal here today. The programme was held on the directions of the Deputy Commissioner […]