Pakistan cancels Indian envoy’s lecture in Lahore
Lahore, Oct 5 (PTI) Amidst the chill in bilateral ties, Pakistan cancelled at the last minute Indian envoy Ajay Bisaria’s scheduled lecture at a training institute here for not taking prior permission from the Foreign Office, according to sources. An official privy to the development told PTI on Friday that Indian High Commissioner Bisaria was invited […]
UN blasts India’s deportation of Rohingya to Myanmar
Geneva (AFP) The UN slammed Friday India’s deportation of seven Rohingya men to Myanmar despite warnings they could face persecution in a country where the military is accused of genocide against the Muslim minority. The UN refugee agency said it was “greatly concerned” for the safety and security of the seven men who were returned to […]
Semi-decomposed body of man found dead under mysterious conditions
Srinagar: Missing from last ten days, the semi-decomposed body of a person was found under mysterious circumstances in Mankote area of Poonch district. Reports said that the semi-decomposed body of one, identified as Makhdoom Ali son of Mohammad Sadeeq resident of Kas Blari of Bagiote area in tehsil Mankote of Poonch was today morning […]
Azra Mufti`s ‘Shattered Dreams’ released at KU
Srinagar, October 05: Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS), University of Kashmir organized a book launch event of Mrs. Azra Mufti’s recently published book “Shattered Dreams”, in the Conference Hall of the Centre. Scholars, students and faculty members from various Departments of the University as well as from other universities attended the event. Farooq Masoodi, […]
Day 7: Shutdown against Army camp in Redwai continues, residents seek Governor’s intervention
Kulgam: Shutdown was observed for seventh consecutive day in Quimoh and other areas of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district demanding removal of recently established Army camp in Redwani area. All Local business establishments and educational institutes continued to remain shut in the area, while Traffic remained off the roads in Khudwani, Redwani, Ghat, Hawoora, Mishpora areas in […]
Class 8, 9 exams to begin from Oct 25, date sheets notified
Srinagar: The State Institute of Education (SIE) Kashmir on Friday issued the date sheet for term-II examination of Class 8 and 9. The term 2nd exams for both classes will commence from October 25 and will culminate on November 06. The timing for the exams has been fixed at 10am. The candidates shall appear in their […]
90 pc people in Jammu and Kashmir keen to participate in panchayat polls: Rajnath
Blaming Pakistan for the unrest in Jammu and Kashmir, Home Minister Rajnath Singh Friday claimed that 90 per cent people in the state would like to participate the panchayat and urban local bodies polls scheduled this month. The home minister, however, admitted that there were difficulties in bringing back underworld don Dawood Ibrahim. Singh said […]
Petition seeking CBI inquiry into Kathua rape & murder case dismissed in SC
Srinagar: The Supreme Court of India has dismissed the petition filed by the accused seeking an inquiry by the CBI into the Kathua rape and murder case. The victim, an eight-year-old girl from a minority Muslim nomadic community, had disappeared from near her home in a village near Kathua in the Jammu region on 10 January […]
ULB polls: Lady candidate from Dalgate Srinagar withdraws candidature
Srinagar: A female candidate for the municipal corporation Srinagar from the ward No 4 of Dalgate has withdrawn her candidature for the elections. Identified as Muzammil Jan, the candidate has sent her withdrawal to the returning officer. Earlier in the day two National Conference workers were shot dead in old city area of Srinagar city.
Taps go dry in Wadoora Sopore, women protest
By Bilal Ahmad Sopore : Residents of Wadoora area of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Friday blocked Kupwara-Sopore highway at Wadoora protesting against PHE department for ‘denying’ them regular water supply since one week. “Despite repeated approach to concern department nothing has been done and they are denying us portable water,” protesting women […]
