SOUTH KASHMIR

The residents of Wurbagh village in South Kashmir's Pulwama district are yearning for a footbridge for the last six years, which could connect at least seven villages. The work on the footbridge was started after the then People's Democratic Party (PDP) MLA Muhammad Khalil Bandh visited the area in 2016, but the same was never completed. A couple of days back, the dilapidated wooden footbridge collapsed due to the flood waters disconnecting at least half-a-dozen neighboring villages. Abdul Gani Bhat, an elderly man from the village, told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the bridge is a lifeline for the natives as it connects them to the rest of the district." “Politicians made promises that turn lip service only. The work on the bridge was stopped mid-way due to the reasons ...

National Investigation Agency is carrying raids at multiple places in South Kashmir. Official sources told GNS that NIA sleuths with the assistance of police and CRPF are carrying out raids in connection with a case pertaining to attack on forces on 11 March 2022 in Darasgarh, Pulwama. While a few people have been reportedly detained but official confirmation was still awaited. (GNS)

Rich tributes were paid to slain Mirwaiz of south Kashmir, Dr. Qazi Nisar on his 28th anniversary at martyrs graveyard in Islamabad district on Sunday. Hundreds of people from all over south Kashmir thronged the Martyrs graveyard in the south Kashmir town and offered Fateh Khawani to the slain patron of Ummat e Islami who was also the architect of the Muslim United Front in 1987. People also visited Dialgam where the leader was shot dead by unknown gunmen, and where locals had arranged drinking water for the passer-by's. Floral tributes were paid to Dr. Qazi Nisar Ahmed. Due to a Police raid, Jammu Kashmir Ummat e Islami canceled the public function, However, various religious and political parties thronged his graveyard and paid rich tributes to the slain Mirwaiz. On this occasio...

Sheikh Nadeem There is a saying that "youth is the foundation of the country" and if the foundation is strong then the country will be strong. Around 32 teams participated in the tournament from adjacent villages in Anantnag District. This event will provide an opportunity for us to know each other and clear some perceived misconceptions and keeps away from Drugs. The tournament provides a perfect platform to the youth of locals to showcase their performance and hone their skills. The main aim of the tournament is to keep youths away from Drugs and to bring all communities together and maintain peace and harmony in the area. Organisers of tournament Mir Shabir and Sartaj Ayoub while talking and said we take an initiative to boost platform among hidden talented players so ...

A Hizb militant has killed in a gunfight that broke out between militants and government forces at Hangalgund village Kokernag area in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, officials said on Thursday. An official told the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) that a joint team of police, Army and CRPF after receiving information about the presence of militants launched search operation in the area. He said that as the joint team of forces intensified searches towards suspected spot, the hiding militants fired upon the party, which was retaliated, thus triggering an encounter. He said during exchange of fire, a militant affiliated with Hizb has been killed while as operation is going on in the area—(KNO)