KULGAM

The Zilla Welfare Sainik Board Srinagar in collaboration with District Administration Kulgam and Employment and Counselling Centre Kulgam today organized an awareness programme regarding Agnipath scheme at Rest house Chawalgam, here. The programme was presided over by the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Kulgam, Dr. Bilal Mohi-Ud-Din Bhat. A large number of youth from various areas of the district participated in the programme. During the programme, youth were apprised about the Agnipath scheme and were sensitized about its significance. They were also made aware about the registration process, eligibility criteria, examination and other salient features and processes involved in the selection of candidates under the scheme. Additional Development Commissioner Kulgam, Officers and o...

Encounter broke out between militants and government forces in Rampora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district on Saturday. Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Rampora. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight. A senior police officer also confirmed to GNS about exchange of firing between militants and security forces.(GNS)

A motorcyclist was injured after he was allegedly hit by Army vehicle in south Kashmir's Kulgam district. Reports reaching said The Kashmiriyat said that an accident took place between an Army vehicle and a motorcycle bearing registration number JK03B 7178 at Balsoo in Kulgam district. The accident resulted in injuries to the motorcyclist identified as Subzar Ahmad Bhat son of Late Lassa Bhat, a resident of Laroo Kulgam. Subzar who is a dairy farm owner was shifted to hospital for treatment.

Kulgam,  (KNO): A 12-year-old girl allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself in the Yaripora area of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, officials said here. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that the girl (name withheld) from Yaripora hanged herself at her home today and she died on the spot. The official said that it was not immediately known why the girl took this extreme step. “Police have registered a case and initiated proceedings in this regard,” he said—(KNO)

Danishwar Hameed To check overpricing, profiteering, and black marketing ahead of Eid Ul Adha a team of the officers/officials from FCS&CA, Food Safety and Police today conducted intensive market checking in Damhal Hanjipora  area of Kulgam under the direction of Deputy Commissioner Kulgam Dr.Bilal Mohi-ud-din Bhat. While interacting with the shopkeepers, the team members asked them to display rate lists, keep shops neat and clean and ensure that all package commodities sold to consumers must bear MRP, Package date, Net Content, and other related information. They also appealed the general public to bring to the notice of the Administration if they find anyone indulging in overcharging of essential commodities for immediate action. They also made it clear that such inspecti...

Two Lashkar-i-Toiba militants were killed on Wednesday in an encounter at Nowpora Mir Bazaar area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. A top police officer told GNS that two militants who belong to LeT oufit have been killed with security forces. Identity and other details will be shared latter, the officer added. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mir Bazaar. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.(GNS)

One militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter in Nowpora Mir Bazaar area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday. Official sources told GNS, that one militant has been killed in an ongoing encounter, however identity of the slain militant is yet to be ascertained. Earlier Reports reaching GNS that a joint team of Police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Mir Bazaar. As the joint team of forces approached towards the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight.(GNS)

Danishwar Hameed The Devsar area in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Monday observed a shutdown to protest against the lack of basic facilities in the area. Speaking to The Kashmiriyat, the locals said that the area lacks all basic facilities including water, sanitation, roads, but the officials want to install 'smart meters' here in the area. "They should avail us quality water, good roads and schools before installing the smart meters," a local resident said. They said that the people of the area are opposed to the idea of smart meters and they fail to understand the reason for the move. "Why are smart metres being installed? There is hardly any electricity in the area, despite which people are paying electricity fees," he said. Meanwhile, the area observed a token shutd...

Danishwar Hameed An encounter has started between militants and government forces in Gujjar Pora, DH Pora area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district. Official sources said that a joint team of police and army launched a cordon and search operation in Gujjar Pora. area of Kulgam's Damhal Hanjipora (DH Pora) belt on Sunday afternoon. As the joint team of forces approached the suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the forces, triggering off a gunfight. More details awaited

The security forces on Saturday called off the operation at Mishipora-Kujjar area of Yaripora hamlet of Kulgam after five days, officials said. The operation was called off due to bad weather conditions, they said. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that after killing of two local Hizb militants on Thursday, no fresh contact was established with militants during searches. The operation was called off due to inclement weather conditions, they said. The operation started in the area on 14 June after specific inputs about the presence of militants. Officials said that after initial exchange of fire on 14 June, the searches continued in the area and fresh contact was established with militants on 16 June. On 16 June, police claimed that two militants...