4 soldiers injured in Pakistani firing along LoC in J&K's Akhnoor sector

Ind-Pak ceasefire agreement: Border residents in Baramulla feeling relieved

The agreement between India and Pakistan to cease firing along the Line of Control (LoC) has brought happiness among residents of border areas in the Uri sector in JandK's Baramulla as they can now lead their normal lives. "We are very happy that the Commanders from both sides have agreed to observe the ceasefire in a meeting. Cross-border firings cause big problems in the lives of people living along the border. We used to face all kinds of troubles and difficulties. We are thankful to the government for this step. Now, we can live in peace," said Abdul Razzak, a border resident. The residents in the border areas of Nabila village, along the LoC, in Uri sector are hoping for peace after India and Pakistan reiterated commitment for a ceasefire on borders. Another resident of the border area, Farid Khan said, "I am a resident of Nabila. The ceasefire observance decision has brought great relief to all of us living along the border. Our children could not go to school earlier. We had to face difficulties in our daily life. I want to thank both Indian and Pakistani the government for the move." Ceasefire violations, cross-LoC firings and shelling are the biggest hurdle in the lives of people living near border areas of the Uri sector in Baramulla. Firing and shelling only bring pain for civilians living along LoC. Now, they are hoping that their problems will be solved after the ceasefire agreement. The Uri sector witnessed a spurt in ceasefire violations during the last year. More than 12 people, including soldiers, were killed in more than 36 ceasefire violations while hundreds of structures suffered damage. The most deadly ceasefire violation took place on November 13 last year in Kamalkote, when four civilians and two soldiers were killed while a civilian had lost both his legs. The incident caused massive damage to the property as well, forcing locals to flee temporarily from the area. Speaking to ANI, the Sarpanch of Nabila Village, Shahid-ul-Islam said, "Earlier due to mortar shelling, we had to face many problems. Our children also had difficulties going to school. We couldn't even take out our cattle to pastures. First of all I especially want to thank the Indian government for taking the initiative for this great step," he added. Border residents of Nabila Village of Uri thanked prime ministers of both the countries for taking this step. Earlier on February 25, after discussions between the Director Generals of Military Operations of India and Pakistan, the two sides have to cease firing along the LoC and all other sectors with effect from midnight of February 24 to 25.

JandK's Anantnag to get first multi-level car parking facility soon

Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir will soon get the first hi-tech multi-level car parking facility for which the construction is going on. The project is being executed by Housing and Urban Development Dept Kashmir under Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) scheme. Locals lauded the step taken by Jammu and Kashmir administration as it will ease the traffic conjunctions in the town. Earlier, there was no car parking facility in the town which resulted in heavy traffic jams here.

Rohingyas in India's Jammu fear deportation

Indian police have detained more than 150 Rohingya refugees found living illegally in the northern region of Jammu and Kashmir and a process has begun to deport them back to Myanmar, two officials said on Sunday. Olivia Chan reports.

Hindu family brutally murdered in Pakistan, throats slit with knife and axe| Oneindia News

In a horrific incident, A five-member Hindu family in Pakistan was found dead with their throats slit under mysterious circumstances on Friday. Police have recovered some of the weapons used in the killings, including a knife and an axe. Police officials have begun investigation in the killings and are likely to submit report soon. The incident has once again raised questions on the constant attack on the hindu minorities in Pakistan. #Pakistan #HindufamilyKiled #PakistaniHindu

Imran Khan trust vote: Why did he face it? | Oneindia News

Pakistan PM Imran Khan won a trust vote in the National Assembly securing his government after an embarrassing defeat at the Senate polls. Khan needed 172 votes to win the Confidence Vote. He received 178. #ImranKhan #TrustVote #Pakistan

J and K locals, affected with cross-border firing, welcome new ceasefire

People living at international border in Jammu and Kashmir's Akhnoor took a sigh of relief after agreement between India and Pakistan to stop cross-border firing. They thanked both the countries but also cleared the air that the neighbouring country cannot be trusted. India and Pakistan's militaries on February 25 announced that they have agreed to stop firing along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir and other areas with effect from the midnight of February 24-25.

Indian Army rescues girl from drowning in J-K's Chenab River

Indian Army saved a girl from drowning in Jammu and Kashmir's Chenab River. The incident took place in Akhnoor district of J-K. Explaining the incident, the girl said that she was clicking pictures at the Chenab River when her foot slipped. Thanking the Army, she said, "I had gone to visit the Chenab River, and while taking pictures my foot slipped and I tripped inside the river. Army saved me and I am thankful to them. May god bless them with long age because I was able to successfully reach home alive." Victim's family also thanked the Army for safely rescuing their daughter. "I am thankful to the Army that they saved my daughter and took her to the hospital. I am thankful to god and the Army personnel," said victim's father.