Day 3: Security forces launch operation at Bannu CTD centre to rescue hostage Islamabad, Dec 20: Security forces on Tuesday launched an operation to rescue hostages taken by the outlawed Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants three days after the latter besieged a Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) centre in Bannu. Late Sunday, the militants held in the CTD … Read more
A new recruit among 3 Lashkar-e-Toiba militants killed in Shopian Slain Lateef lone was involved in killing of Puran Krishan, Umer Nazir in Killing of Labourer from Nepal, third one a new recruit from old town Bla: ADGP Kumar; Situation in Kashmir most peaceful; some militant modules active, almost all outfits wiped out; situation to … Read more
Elderly man dies in queue while waiting to submit old age pension form in Bandipora Bandipora, Dec 20 (KNO): In a shocking incident, an elderly man died while waiting in a queue to submit old age pension form in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Tuesday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that … Read more
Pakistan’s ex-PM Imran Khan says he tried to improve strained ties with India during his tenur LAHORE: Pakistan’s ousted prime minister Imran Khan on Monday said he wanted to improve strained relations with India during his tenure but the revocation of Kashmir’s special status became a “hurdle.” Khan, the 70-year-old former cricketer-turned-politician, also said that … Read more
Pedestrian Killed in Baramulla Road Misha Srinagar, Dec 19 (GNS): A pedestrian was killed after reportedly being hit by a car in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday evening. Reports reaching GNS said that one Bashir Ahmad Khanday son of Khazir Ahmad Khanday was hit by a Maruti Suzuki (Ritz) bearing registration number JK01Q-7136 … Read more
Newly appointed DAP’s Jammu provincial secretary resigns, citing ‘personal reason’ Jammu, Dec 19: A days after being appointed as Jammu Provincial Secretary, Democratic Azad Party (DAP) leader Jai Singh on Monday submitted his resignation from the post, citing “personal reasons”. DAP chairman Ghulam Nabi Azad made various appointments in the party over the past two … Read more
Anganwari workers protest in Sopore against new HR Polic “`Sopore, Dec 19 (KNO): Aganwari workers in Sopore town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Monday held a protest demonstration against the newly approved Human Resource (HR) Policy, demanding the policy be revoked. Protestors while talking to the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) said the … Read more
Kashmir, Banihal, Ladakh Shiver In Sub-Zero Temperature Srinagar, Dec 19 (GNS): Sub-zero temperatures continued in Kashmir Valley with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 4.8°C on Monday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.1°C against the previous night’s minus 3.2°C. While the mercury was 1.6°C below normal … Read more
Kashmir, Banihal, Ladakh Shiver In Sub-Zero Temperatures Srinagar, Dec 19 (GNS): Sub-zero temperatures continued in Kashmir Valley with Pahalgam recording a low of minus 4.8°C on Monday. A meteorological department official here told GNS that Srinagar recorded a low of minus 3.1°C against the previous night’s minus 3.2°C. While the mercury was 1.6°C below normal … Read more
District Admin Srinagar reaches out to the fire victims of Bemina, Chandpora Habba Kadal Immediate assistance under Red Cross provided to 20 fire affected families *Appeals citizens to follow precautionary measures while handling electric/electronic gadgets, LPG cylinders and other appliances* Srinagar Dec 17 (GNS): On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Mohammad Aijaz Asad, … Read more