Vandalizing of shops in Shimla: KCC&I seek protection of Kashmiri businessmen, demands action against culprits
Srinagar: Trade body, the Kashmir Chambers of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) on Tuesday appealed Governor led administration to depute a high-level special team to Shimla including representatives from the KCC&I for assessing the losses and to ensure that the lives and property of Kashmiri Traders are safe guarded. Addressing a news conference here at their […]
NC allowed BJP to establish its base in JK: PDP
Says both the parties are biggest beneficiaries of militancy, bloodshed
Kishtwar: Accusing National Conference (NC) of biggest and direct beneficiary of bloodshed and militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Tuesday said that there cannot be any alternate to PDP for its peace, dignity and reconciliation. PDP leader and MLC FirdousTak in a statement issued here said NC is the “biggest and […]
Northern Army commander meets Guv Malik
Jammu: Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh, Northern Army Commander, met Governor Satya Pal Malik, at the Raj Bhavan here today. Lt. Gen Singh briefed Governor about the prevailing security situation along the forward areas and the hinterland, operational preparedness of the Army for anti-militant activities and measures being taken for ensuring safety and security of people […]
‘Desecration’ of Jamia’s pulpit aimed to create wedge in society: Sehrai
Srinagar: Expressing anguish over ‘desecration’ of historical central Jamia Masjid Srinagar by some ‘disgruntled’ elements, Chairman of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat, Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai on Tuesday termed it as un-Islamic act, saying that it is unfortunate that some miscreants want to create a wedge in the society. “The pulpit of Masjid is meant for spreading the sacred message […]
Mehbooba’s statement over Jamia quite ironical: Hurriyat (M)
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) on Tuesday termed the statement of PDP president and former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti over Jamia Masjid as quite ironical, saying that she in her tenure barred people to offer prayers in the historic Jamia Masjid on most of the Fridays. The amalgam spokesman in a statement issued here said that […]
Geelani congratulates students on passing board exams
Says their success has further reinforced narrative of resistance
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Tuesday congratulated the students on passing their exams with flying colours, praising the resilient youth and their families for successfully qualifying the Matriculation examinations. Geelani in a statement issued here said that the entire society and he are proud of this achievement despite everyday violence perpetrated […]
DGP chairs security review meet in Srinagar
Srinagar: Director General of Police Dilbag Singh Tuesday chaired a security review meeting of officers at PCR Kashmir. The meeting was attended by ADGP L&O Munir Ahmad Khan, IGP Kashmir S.P Pani, Range DIsG, District SsP and SSP PCR Kashmir. While reviewing the security measures DGP urged the police officials to adopt a highly dedicated […]
Youth JKAAC condemns ‘desecration’ of Jamia Masjid
Srinagar: Youth Jammu and Kashmir Awami Action Committee (JKAAC) on Tuesday held a meeting to discuss the recent attempts of ‘desecration’ of the historic Jamia Masjid. The meeting chaired by JKAAC President Sufi Mushtaq Ahmad at MirwaizManzilRajouriKadal Srinagar condemned the act. Addressing the meeting, Mushtaq said Jamia Masjid Srinagar has historical importance on religious, social […]
“Big mistake” to think Pak will mend its ways after just “one war”: Modi
New Delhi, Jan 1 (PTI) Amidst criticism that the surgical strike failed to check Pakistan’s support for terrorism, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday asserted that it would be a “big mistake” to think that Pakistan will mend its ways after just “one war”. “Pakistan will never improve on the basis of one war.That nation […]
Gen Rawat in Valley to review security scenario
Srinagar: The Chief of Army Staff, Gen Bipin Rawat Tuesday arrived in Kashmir Valley on for a two day visit. Rawat interacted with the troops and reviewed the prevailing security situation along the Line of Control. Accompanied by the Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Ranbir Singh and the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen AK Bhatt, […]
