India has no right to celebrate its R-Day in JK: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Thursday said that India has no right to celebrate its Republic Day in Jammu Kashmir as “they have occupied the Valley with its military might and its presence has tormented all ethics of human and international norms.” Geelani in a statement issued here said that “India […]
Clashes erupt during CASO in Pulwama village
Pulwama: Clashes erupt during cordon and search operation in Arihal village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday evening. Soon after forces laid cordon in the area, youth took to streets and started pelting stones on government forces which is being retailated by smoking tear smoke and sound shells, eye witnesses said. Earlier forces launched […]
Div Com issues avalanche warning
SRINAGAR: In view of avalanche threat in nine avalanche prone districts of Kashmir division, Divisional Commissioner Kashmir, Baseer Ahmad Khan today directed concerned DCs to take all the precautionary measures and keep the SDRF, Police and Para-medical staff with ambulances in readiness to avert any untoward incident. The warning has been issued for the avalanche-prone […]
Allow separatists to speak, provide them space: Sajad Lone to Authorities
Srinagar: Asking authorities not to muzzle political dissent, pro-freedom leader turned politician and People’s Conference Chairman Sajad Gani Lone Thursday said that there is a dire need to start a political discourse in Jammu and Kashmir. On the sidelines of a press conference, Sajad Lone said that separatist with a different political ideology should be […]
Mehbooba welcomes reservation for JK’s Pahari community
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti on Thursday welcomed the government decision of providing reservation to the persons belonging to Pahari community in Jammu and Kashmir and termed it as an appropriate step towards state’s harmonious growth. In a statement, Mehbooba congratulated the Pahari community for being granted the […]
Taliban says talks with the US enter fourth day in Qatar
Kabul: Negotiations between the Taliban and US officials in Qatar entered a fourth straight day Thursday, according to the insurgents, as the two sides pursue a potential deal to bring an end to Afghanistan’s 17-year conflict. Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid confirmed to AFP that “discussions are still ongoing”. “We will talk in detail later when we […]
Police arrests two drug peddlers in Srinagar
Srinagar: In its continues efforts to eradicate the menace of drug peddling from Srinagar city & it’s subsequent consumption, Police Station Nigeen arrested two drug peddlers during surprise naka in the jurisdiction of Police Station Nigeen. During surprise naka near Nigeen club Police party from Police Station Nigeen led by SHO Nigeen Riyaz Ahmed Khan […]
Army porter injured in Pak sniper fire in Nowshera
Rajouri: An army porter was injured seriously in sniper fire from across the border along the Line of Control (LoC) in Nowshera area of Rajouri in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday. Official sources told GNS that Pakistan army attacked the Balhal Post of army’s 3 JAT regiment along the LoC in Jahghar area in Nowshera sector […]
Governor gives assent to The Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2014, Pahari Community gets reservation
JAMMU,: Governor, Satya Pal Malik today give his assent to the Jammu & Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2014, providing reservation to the persons belonging to Pahari community, clan or tribe having distinct cultural, ethnic and linguistic identity, in the Government jobs. The amendment provides for addition of a separate category of the persons belonging to Pahari […]
Feel pained, even if a terrorist dies: J&K Guv
Jammu, Jan 24 (PTI) Stressing that he was “pained” by the death of “even a terrorist”, Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Thursday urged the valley’s militants to shun violence and return to the mainstream. The Governor also lauded the security forces including the state police for their success in curbing terror activities. […]
