Oct 27 ‘Kashmir Black Day’ marks tragic day in the history of South Asia: Imran Khan
Srinagar: Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has said the country would not relent in its moral, political and diplomatic support until Kashmiris realize their “legitimate right to self-determination” in accordance with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolutions. In his message to the nation on “Kashmir Black Day” annually observed on October 27, he said […]
Pazalpora Sopore encounter: Among two dead militants is top LeT commander, carried Rs 5 lac bounty on head
Srinagar: The two militants killed in a gunfight with government forces in Pazalpora Sopore have been identified as foreigners and one of them includes top LeT commander who carried reward on his head, police said on Saturday. The duo, killed on Friday were buried at Reshwari area of Waderballa in Handwara in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district. […]
Abduction of policemen’s kin, events that followed cost me job, former DGP Vaid
Srinagar: Former Director General of Jammu and Kashmir police Shesh Paul Vaid has finally broken silence over his abrupt sacking and put onus on the panic after the abduction of policemen’s kin by militants in south Kashmir. “If you think that cost my job, you are probably correct. I have no regrets at all,” Vaid was […]
CASO launched in Kulgam village, clashes erupt
Kulgam: Massive clashes have erupted in Ghat Khudwani area of Kulgam after government forces launched anti militancy operation in the area on Saturday. According to police sources the Cordon and Search Operation was launched after inputs of militants presence in the area. Locals said that as forces laid siege over the area blocking entry and […]
Valley shuts over JRL call, restrictions in city parts
Srinagar: Complete shutdown is being observed in Kashmir valley on Saturday over Joint Resistance Leadership against the landing of Indian army in the valley on the same day in 1947. All the business establishments, markets, schools, colleges, and transport across the valley is shut. Authorities have imposed strict restrictions in areas of Nowhatta, MR Gunj, Safa […]
Punish those involved in J&K employees’ health insurance dubious deal: CPI (M)
Srinagar: CPI (M) senior leader and MLA Kulgam, Muhammad Yousuf Tarigami Friday said that Governor Satya Pal Malik’s decision to scrap J&K employees’ health insurance contract with the Reliance General Insurance Company vindicates his stand that the scheme had been rolled out to benefit a particular company. “On October 3, we had raised this issue […]
20 mourners injured in Kulgam road accident
Kulgam: At least 20 mourners injured when they were returning from the native village of a militant after offering funeral prayers at Wahtoo village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. Reports said that thousands of people participated in the funeral prayers of one among the four slain militants Muzamil Ahmed at Wathoo Aharbal. Reports said […]
Soldier hit by stone in South Kashmir succumbs, Says Army
Srinagar: Army on Friday said a soldier hit by a stone in his head in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district yesterday evening succumbed at army base hospital in Srinagar. An army spokesman said that Sepoy Rajendra Singh (22) was a part of the Quick Reaction Team which was providing security to a Border Roads Organisation […]
Government Of India Treating Human Rights Organisations Like Criminal Enterprises: Amnesty International
Amnesty India’s bank accounts have been frozen by the Enforcement Directorate, effectively stopping our work. Amnesty India is thus the latest target of the government’s assault on civil society in the country. The accounts of Greenpeace India were frozen earlier this month. “Government authorities are increasingly treating human rights organisations like criminal enterprises”, said Aakar […]
Insulting Prophet Muhammad (SAW) not freedom of expression says European court
Srinagar: The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled on Thursday that insulting Islam’s Prophet Mohammed is not covered by freedom of expression. Defaming the Prophet “goes beyond the permissible limits of an objective debate” and “could stir up prejudice and put at risk religious peace,” the ruling stated. The decision by a seven-judge panel came […]
