Lal Chowk turns into fortress ahead of JRL protest march

Srinagar: Restrictions have been imposed in Seinagar parts to thwart the Joint Resistance Leadership called march to Lal Chowk against Kulgam killings. City centre Lal Chowk has been sealed by the government forces. Police and CRPF troopers have been deployed around Ghanta Ghar to stop people from assemblinfg. Restrictions are in imposition in other city […]
Pak PM Imran Khan calls for dialogue to resolve K-issue

Islamabad: India should move to resolve the Kashmir issue through dialogue, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said Monday. His remarks came a day after six civilians were killed after an explosive went off at an encounter site in Kulgam district of South Kashmir. “Strongly condemn the new cycle of killings of innocent Kashmiris….by Indian security […]
India asks Pakistan to ‘take bodies’ of two slain intruders

Jammu: A day after killing two heavily-armed Pakistani intruders in a gunfight which also left three soldiers dead, the Army on Monday conveyed a stern warning to Pakistan to restrain militants operating from its soil. The army also asked Pakistan to take over the bodies of its two hostile nationals, said an army officer who […]
Initiate dialogue for Kashmir resolution, NC to Delhi

Srinagar: The National Conference (NC) Monday asked the Centre to “see the writing on the wall” and initiate a time-bound inclusive political process, saying the solution to Kashmir lies only in dialogue. “NC is of the firm belief that the solution to Kashmir lies only in dialogue. We will make every possible effort to get […]
Low voter turnout worries Govt

Admin launches ad campaign to woo voters for panchayat polls
Jammu/Srinagar: Ahead of upcoming panchayat polls after the conclusion of municipal elections amid huge disparity in voter turnouts between Jammu and Kashmir regions, the state government has launched an advertisement campaign to encourage greater participation of people in the democratic process. The J&K Rural Development Department has been issuing full-page advertisements in local news papers […]
Kashmir Valley shuts to mourn Kulgam killings

Srinagar: Normal life was disrupted in the Kashmir Valley Monday due to a strike called by separatists over the death of seven civilians in a blast at an encounter site in Kulgam district. Shops, private offices, fuel stations and other business establishments were shut here in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said. […]
Kulgam incident is unfortunate and we regret it: DGP

Says forces want to avoid such incidents
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir DGP Dilbagh Singh Monday said security forces want to avoid Kulgam like incidents where seven civilians died in a blast after an encounter with militants had concluded. Talking to reporters on the sidelines of the wreath laying ceremony of a Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) jawan who was killed in a militant […]
9 phase Panchayat polls to begin from Nov 17

SRINAGAR: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), Jammu and Kashmir, ShaleenKabra on Monday announced the schedule for conduct of Panchayat Elections in the State. “The elections to 316 Blocks in 4483 Panchayat Halqas comprising of 35029 Panch Constituencies will be held from November 17 to December 11 in 9 phases,” Kabra said at a press conference here. […]
Govt’s move to appoint 1000 medicos hits ‘SRO 202’ roadblock

Srinagar: The government’s move to appoint 1000 doctors was apparently aimed at addressing the paucity of doctors in the peripheries of the State, however, the initiative has led to predicament among the medicos. Government’s plan of appointing 1000 doctors is apparently not going to serve its purpose, as the doctors are vehemently resisting the move […]
Situation in Kashmir leading to disorder in education sector

Srinagar: The education sector is faced with dilemmas of various kinds in Kashmir. On Monday when the class 12th students had to appear for their final exams the board postponed the exams owing to civilian killings and the subsequent protests. The JK Board of School Education (BOSE) had notified the date sheet for class 10th […]