JRL calls for shutdown in poll bound areas on Dec 11
Joint Resistance Leadership comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik have asked people to observe a complete protest shutdown in poll bound areas for ninth phase of Panchayat polls tomorrow. According to spokesman areas including Natnussa, Drugmulla, Magam,Banakoot, Tujjar Sharief, Hardaboora, Tangmarg,Wakura,Chadoora, Pakherpora,Kakapora, Awantipora,Zainpora,Kulgam and Pahalgam should observe shutdown against ‘ sham panchayat […]
JRL writes to Sec Gen UN, ask to establish ‘commission of inquiry’ over HR violations in Kashmir
Srinagar: The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Monday wrote to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, urging him to establish a ‘commission of inquiry’ to conduct comprehensive and independent international investigation into human rights violations in Kashmir. The leadership asked the UN secretary general to press upon “New Delhi to stop the gross human rights violation […]
Another dissident PDP leader, Abbas Wani quits
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) leader and former MLA Tangmarg, Abbas Wani on Monday has tendered his resignation from the basic membership of the party. This comes days after former finance minister Haseeb A Drabu and former MLA Zadibal, Abid Ansari resigned from the party.
Private schools not complying with winter vacation orders will loose recognition: DSEK
Srinagar: Directorate of School Education Kashmir Monday said that schools violating winter vacation orders will face strict action loose their recognition if they do not comply with orders. “DSEK takes strong notice of the complaints of parents about the non-compliance of orders about winter vacations by some private schools,” DSEK said in a statement, adding […]
In Pics: Massive funeral held for two Hajin militants killed in 18 hour long fierce gun battle with government forces
Pic by Mehraj Bhat Bandipora: Thousands participated in the funerals of two Lashkar e Taiba militants from Hajin area of Bandipora district, who were killed along with a Pakistani affiliate of the organisation in an 18 hour long fierce gunfight in city ouskirts’ Mujgund area in a gunbattle with government forces on Sunday morning. […]
‘I can’t breathe’ were Khashoggi’s final words, report says
Washington, (AFP): Jamal Khashoggi’s final words were “I can’t breathe”, CNN has said, citing a source who has read the transcript of an audio tape of the final moments before the journalist’s murder. The source told the US network the transcript made clear the killing was premeditated, and suggests several phone calls were made to […]
Tea exports to Pakistan up 22 per cent during Jan-Oct
Kolkata, Dec 10 (PTI) Exports of tea to Pakistan during the first 10 months of 2018 rose 22 per cent at 13.07 million kg as compared to 10.65 million kg in the corresponding period of 2017, the Tea Board said on Monday. Major country-wise exports from January to October stood at 200.38 million kg as against […]
BJP expels former Jammu and Kashmir MLA for anti-party activities, indiscipline
Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP Monday expelled its former MLA and senior leader Gagan Bhagat for indiscipline and anti-party activities. In August, Bhagat was suspended for three months on the recommendation of the disciplinary committee of the J&K BJP for his role in the alleged abduction of an ex-serviceman’s daughter. Going against […]
India successfully test-fires nuclear-capable Agni-5
Odisha(PTI): India successfully test-fired nuclear-capable ballistic missile Agni-5, which has a strike range of 5,000 km, from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the Odisha coast Monday. This is the seventh trial of the indigenously-developed surface-to-surface missile, defence sources said. Agni-V is a three stage missile, 17 metres tall, two metres wide and capable of carrying 1.5 […]
Mine blast in Poonch
Jammu(PTI): A mine blast took place along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district Monday, Army sources said. The blast took place in Krishnagati area. The Army is searching the area, they said. Further details are awaited.
