Saraf Kadal Grenade Blast: Policeman, Civilian Injured, Hospitalized

Saraf Kadal Grenade Blast: Policeman, Civilian Injured, Hospitalized

Suspected militants hurled a grenade on joint patrol of police and CRPF in Saraf Kadal area of Central Kashmir’s Srinagar district on Sunday evening, leaving a policeman and a civilian injured. A top Police officer told that militants threw grenade towards police and 23 battalions CRPF at Saraf Kadal. However, while earlier reports suggested that no one was injured, it been now been confirmed one policeman and a civilian suffered minor injuries in the blast. They have been identified as senior grade constable Mehraj Ahmad of police post-Fateh Kadal Srinagar.…

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Journalist body shocked over ‘Forcible Takeover’ of Kashmir Press Club, Govt stalls Re-Registration process

Journalist body shocked over ‘Forcible Takeover’ of Kashmir Press Club, Govt stalls Re-Registration process

After authorities withdrew registration of the Kashmir Press Club (KPC), a group of journalists on Saturday unilaterally formed an interim body in what several journalist bodies in the region said was “arbitrary” and “illegal” while many termed it a “state-backed coup”. The group of journalists entered the Kashmir Press Club premises earlier on Saturday amidst the presence of security personnel of J&K police and announced themselves as a new interim body, which they later in a statement termed as a “takeover” of the press club. The self-appointed interim body nominated…

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Pherr Or Smoked fish -Kashmir’s winter delicacy

Pherr Or Smoked fish -Kashmir’s winter delicacy

By: Urvat il Wusqa With the arrival of the winter season in Kashmir, many traditional delicacies are prepared. One of among them is “Pherr” or “Smoked Fish”. When its appetising aroma fills the room, one forgets the harshness of the cold weather. From ancient times people of Kashmir have been fond of smoked fish especially the elderly people of the downtown area of Srinagar. It is believed that Pherr provides energy to beat the harsh cold winters and helps keep the body warm. The pherr is usually cooked with Kashmiri…

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Latest surge in Covid-19 cases giving big blow to Kashmir tourism industry

Latest surge in Covid-19 cases giving big blow to Kashmir tourism industry

Just when the tourism season in Kashmir was picking up, the surge in Covid-19 cases has again hit the tourism sector. Tourists are cancelling their bookings. Just when the tourism season in Kashmir was picking up, the surge in Covid-19 cases has again hit the tourism sector. Tourists are cancelling their bookings. Kashmir Hotels and Restaurant Owners Federation (KHAROF) president Abdul Wahid Malik told this daily hotel occupancy has declined. He said tourists are cancelling bookings and they were receiving scores of calls in this regard. According to Wahid, there…

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