India-Saudi relations can help
India has committed to Saudi Arabia that it will create conditions necessary for resumption of comprehensive dialogue between India and Pakistan. This comes hours after the Saudi Crown Prince arrived in India and held a series of meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other officials. While concluding the visit to India, Saudi Crown prince […]
Attacks on Kashmiris: Kashmiris first saved non-state residents during 2014 floods, says Mirwaiz
Srinagar: Amid attacks on Kashmiris outside the Valley, Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Friday reminded the people of India how Kashmiri youth first saved non-state residents including forces personnel in the deadly deluge of 2014. Mirwaiz while addressing Friday gathering at Jamia Masjid said people of Kashmir have been watching with dismay the […]
Unresolved Kashmir ‘severe threat for global peace’: Geelani
Says every corner of India is ‘No Go’ area for Kashmiris
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani Friday termed Kashmir as ‘a basic issue of contention between the two nuclear powers of the subcontinent’. In a statement issued here, Geelani said “unrealistic attitude” of Indian leadership regarding this globally accepted political dispute and dealing with it militarily has created death and destruction in the […]
Srinagar parts observe shutdown to protest attacks on Kashmiris
Srinagar: A shutdown was observed in Lal Chowk city centre and adjoining areas here on Friday as a mark of protest against the attacks on Kashmiri people in Jammu and outside the state in the aftermath of the Pulwama suicide car bombing. Shopkeepers in Lal Chowk, Maisuma, Residency Road and other adjoining areas downed their […]
Adequate security measures taken for Kashmiri students: Adv Ganie
Says Govt mulls to introduce vocational courses in private schools
Srinagar: Governor’s administration was mulling to introduce vocational courses as one of the compulsory subjects in private schools across Jammu and Kashmir, Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, said on Friday. Interacting with the delegation of Private Schools Associations, Advisor said that with the introduction of vocational courses in the schools, students would be able […]
Don’t add salt to injuries of Kashmiris: Er Rasheed to political, military leadership
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh Friday claimed that words about Kashmir and Kashmiris being spoken by top Indian leadership do not match to what is happening on the ground. Er Rasheed as per a statement issued here appealed political and military leadership of India not to add salt to the […]
Journalist from Kashmir beaten up
It is a case of road rage: Police
Pune: In another incident of assault on Kashmiris after the Pulwama attack, a 24-year-old journalist from the northern state was beaten up here, but local police said it was an incident of road rage. Police Friday said the journalist was thrashed by two men Thursday night during a squabble at a traffic signal. Jibran Nazir, […]
Editors Guild condemns abuse, intimidation of journalists
New Delhi: The Editors Guild of India on Friday condemned incidents of abuse and intimidation of senior journalists in the run-up to the parliamentary election and urged the government to take necessary steps to bring the abusers to book. The strong condemnation from the Editors Guild comes days after alleged harassment of journalist Barkha Dutt […]
Ensure enough essentials are stored on priority basis: Adv Ganie to FCI
Srinagar: Advisor to Governor, Khurshid Ahmad Ganai, Friday took stock of the availability of food grains, LPG, kerosene and other essential commodities in Kashmir and Ladakh divisions in view of prevalent inclement weather conditions. Chairing a meeting of the officers here today, Advisor directed the officers to ensure ration is made available at the depots […]
