Hurriyat (M) condemns killing of pro-freedom leader
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) has strongly condemned the killing of resistance leader and Tehreek-e-Hurriyat district president for Islamabad Mir Hafizullah by unidentified gunmen. In a statement issued, Hurriyat (M) spokesman said that the slain leader had in advance brought to fore through media, repeated threats and intimidations given to him on phone and suspicious movement […]
Pro-freedom leader’s killing ‘most atrocious act of state repression’: Malik
Srinagar: Terming the killing of Mir Hafiz-u-Allah as ‘most atrocious and naked act of state repression and a personal loss’, Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik Tuesday said that “nation of Kashmir has lost a prudent voice, a humble son of the soil and brave resistance leader whose absence will […]
Murder of Mir Hafizullah handiwork of hidden hands: JKDFP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) Tuesday strongly condemned what they termed as brutal and inhuman killing of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat district president for Anantnag Mir Hafizullah. The amalgam as per a statement issued here said that it was the handiwork of hidden hands who have been killing pro-freedom people over the years. The spokesperson […]
Guv greets people on Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi eve
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi. He expressed hope that the occasion would be the harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the state. In his message, the governor observed that Islam teaches people the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, […]
Cop, who attempted suicide, succumbs to injuries
Srinagar: A policeman, who had allegedly shot himself over a family issue at the official residence of the Director General of Police (DGP) here, died at a hospital Tuesday, police said. Head Constable Subash Chander was on duty at the official residence of the DGP at Bikram Chowk when, it is suspected, he attempted suicide […]
23-year old youth found hanging
Srinagar: A body of a 23-year old youth was recovered from Brass area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. Reports said that the dead body of Fayaz Ahmad Dar, 23, was recovered from Brass area of Arizal, after locals spotted it hanging from a wallnut tree. A police officer also confirmed the incident and […]
Pakistan living beyond its means for several years, says report
Islamabad: Pakistan’s economy, a news site quoting an analysis has said that the country has been “living beyond its means for several years”. Pakistan’s current account deficit widened 43 percent to USD 18 billion in the fiscal year that ended in June, while the fiscal deficit has ballooned to 6.6 percent of gross domestic product. […]
Ballots prevailed over bullets in Kashmir, says Modi
Rewa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said ballots have prevailed over bullets in Jammu and Kashmir civic elections and in Chhattisgarh assembly polls despite threats by terrorists and Maoists. Addressing a poll rally here, Modi said, “The previous governments feared violence in holding elections in Srinagar. Nagar Palika (urban civic body) polls have taken place […]
Efforts on to form PDP-Cong govt backed by NC in J&K: Sources
Srinagar: In a potentially far-reaching realignment of political forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP, Congress and the National Conference appear to be joining hands to form a popular government, sources in the three parties indicated Tuesday. The state is currently under governor’s rule which cannot be extended after it completed its six-month period on […]
JKSSB cancels 71 selections
Asks waitlist candidates to approach concerned departments
Jammu: J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today approved cancellation of recommendations/candidature of 71 candidates to pave the way for operation of waiting list. According to Malik Suhail, PRO, JKSSB, the 71 recommendations/candidature cancelled by the Board includes69 posts of Accounts Assistants selected earlier for district cadres of Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Kupwara and Jammu. He said the […]
