kashmirwindow - Tumblr blog

[kashmirwindow]

Man shot dead by unknown persons, admin likely to impose restrictions in Bhaderwah

Man shot dead by unknown persons, admin likely to impose restrictions in Bhaderwah

Bhaderwah, May 16 (GNS): A man was killed after unknown persons fired upon him at Nalthi Pull area of Bhaderwah in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir around midnight.

Official sources told GNS that the man namely Nayeem Shah, a resident of Mohalla Qilla Bhaderwah was fired upon around 2 am, leading to his on the spot death.

A police officer told GNS that a case has been registered and…

[kashmirwindow]

Pulwama Encounter: Three militants, armyman killed, operation over

#Pulwama Encounter: Three militants, armyman killed, operation over

Massive clashes going on

Three militants were killed in a fierce encounter which broke out in pre-dawn at Dalipora area of South Kashmir in Pulwama on Thursday.

A senior police officer confirmed to GNS about killing of three militants and their body has been recovered too, however the identity of the militants is yet to be ascertained.

As per the sources fourth body has been also…

[kashmirwindow]

DDC Anantnag reviews disaster preparedness

DDC #Anantnag reviews disaster preparedness

The DDC directed for formulating department wise Disaster Management Plans and asked for feedback and suggestions about the already prepared District Disaster Management Plan. He also reviewed the Disaster Management preparedness with regard to Shri Amarnath Ji Yatra 2019. It was given out that rescue teams of SDRF, Police, Home guards and local volunteers should remain available en-route to the…

[kashmirwindow]

Trader's, transporters protest levying of Toll tax, submit memorandum to DC

Trader’s, transporters protest levying of Toll tax, submit memorandum to DC

Traders and transporters on Wednesday staged a strong protest against government’s decision to impose toll tax on all types of vehicles plying on Srinagar-Jammu highway.

The toll is being collected by National Highways Authority Of India (NHAI) at the toll Post Kachkoot Fee Plaza in Sangam area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district.

Reports reaching GNS said that the traders and transporters…

[kashmirwindow]

Two persons running chemist shop injured after attacked by gunmen in Shopian

Two persons running chemist shop injured after attacked by gunmen in #Shopian

Two persons who were running a chemist shop were injured after attacked by unknown gunmen at Zainapora area of south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Wednesday afternoon.

Reports reaching GNS said that the gunmen barged inside the chemist shop and fired upon the Irfan Ahmad and Muzafar Ahmad at Zainapora. In the incident, the duo suffered critical injuries.

A police officer confirmed the…

[kashmirwindow]

No outdoor sport for my daughters, feminists can say whatever they want to: Afridi

No outdoor sport for my daughters, feminists can say whatever they want to: #Afridi

Pakistan legend Shahid Afridi’s autobiography has been in limelight ever since it is launch.

The maverick all rounder has been under fire for what he has written about former legends of the game including Javed Miandad.

Now it has come to fore that Afridi in his books says his four daughters will not be allowed to play sport outdoors.

In his just-released biography Game Changer, Afridi…

[kashmirwindow]

Grenade lobbed on polling station in Pulwama village

Grenade lobbed on polling station in #Pulwama village

Suspected militants on Monday morning hurled a grenade towards a polling station in Rahmoo village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district.

Reports reaching GNS said that the unknown persons lobbed grenade on the polling booth stationed inside goverment middle school Rahmoo. However in the blast there were no injuries reported.

A police officer told GNS that a blast like sound was heard near…

[kashmirwindow]

850 Indians freed from Saudi jails on my request: Modi

850 Indians freed from Saudi jails on my request: #Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that it was on his request that Saudi Arabia released 850 Indians lodged in its jails on the eve of the month of Ramadan.

“When the Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia was in India, I requested him to release the prisoners before Ramadan and he accepted my proposal,” Modi said while speaking at a rally in Bhadohi district in Uttar Pradesh.

He said that…

[kashmirwindow]

Election staff for 24 polling stations airlifted from DPL set up in 'sensitive' Zainapora sub division

Election staff for 24 polling stations airlifted from DPL set up in 'sensitive' #Zainapora sub division

Amid heightened security arrangements clashes erupted in many parts

Umer Rashid

Srinagar, May 5 (GNS): Authorities on Sunday afternoon airlifted election staff from DPL Shopian to their respective polling stations in sub-division Zainapora area even as clashes were reported from many parts of the southern district amid heightened security arrangements.

Official sources told GNS that…

[kashmirwindow]

BJP leader shot dead in South Kashmir

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Vice District President of Anantnag district was shot dead by suspected militants at Verinag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

A Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Vice District President of Anantnag district was shot dead by suspected militants at Verinag area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Saturday.

Reports reaching GNS said that the gunmen believed to be militants fired upon the man identified as Gul Mohammad Mir (60) alias Attal son of Abdul Karim Mir at Nowgam area of Verinag at around 10:00 pm.

[kashmirwindow]

Div Com for strict action against profiteers, black marketers

Div Com for strict action against profiteers, black marketers

Reviews Ramzan arrangements

In view of  holy month of Ramzan, the Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed all Deputy Commissioners to start intense market checking across the valley on daily basis and take strict legal action against profiteers and black marketers.

The Divisional Commissioner Kashmir made these directions in a review meeting to ensure proper…

[kashmirwindow]

Girls and boys bunk classes: Heads of Institutions asked to take measures

Girls and boys bunk classes: Heads of Institutions asked to take measures

Department of Education has taken a serious note of the reports that male and female students from Government schools are bunking classes and spending time at a park here in Kashmir capital Srinagar.

    Chief Education Officer, Srinagar, Malik Naseer has issued a notice to the heads of education institutions directing them to take strict measures against the students who bunk the classes and…

[kashmirwindow]

People will defeat falsehood, political exploitation by PDP, NC, Ors: G A Mir

People will defeat falsehood, political exploitation by PDP, NC, Ors: G A Mir

Says victory of Congress amounts to defeating divisive politics

Asserting that there won’t be any compromise on people’s aspirations, dignity and honour which is at stake due to the betrayal and political exploitation by PDP, the J&K Pradesh Congress Committee(JKPCC) President and Party Candidate G.A. Mir has said that it is the ultimate goal of the Congress Party to restore confidence among…

[kashmirwindow]

NEET 2019; exams Admit cards, roll number slips to be treated as travel passes for NEET students: Div Com

NEET 2019; exams Admit cards, roll number slips to be treated as travel passes for NEET students: Div Com

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir Baseer Ahmed Khan today said that the admit cards and roll number slips of the candidates appearing for NEET examinations shall be treated as travel passes for the days of examination. The NEET exams are scheduled for 05 – 06 May 2019. 

.

.

[kashmirwindow]

Press freedom pivotal for a working democracy: Farooq

Press freedom pivotal for a working democracy: Farooq

National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Saturday said that freedom of the human mind is acknowledged in the right to free speech and free press.

“A free press is pivotal for any working democracy as it keep the citizenry informed and imposes accountability,” Farooq said.

He said that National Conference in its “Naya Kashmir” manifesto had underscored the importance of having a…

[kashmirwindow]

Will bring ‘respite’ to people if voted to power: Omar

Will bring ‘respite’ to people if voted to power: Omar

Accuses PDP-BJP Govt Of Putting Chasm On Mellowing Down PSA, Doing Away With AFPSA

National Conference vice president Omar Abdullah on Saturday said that his party will make “renewed efforts” to bring “respite to people” even as claimed that all the major gains in decreasing the footprint of security forces, mellowing down of PSA and efforts to do away with AFSPA were put into a “chasm” by the…

[kashmirwindow]

Mehbooba demands unilateral ceasefire from GoI during Ramadan

Mehbooba demands unilateral ceasefire from GoI during Ramadan

Mehbooba demands unilateral ceasefire from GoI during Ramadan

Former Chief Minister and Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday appealed government of India GoI to declare ceasefire during the month of Ramadan on the lines of one declared last year.

Addressing a presser here, Mehbooba said that declaring the ceasefire would be a “proof” that Prime Minister Narendra Modi is…