Changing weather patterns
Kashmir has been witnessing an unprecedented weather patterns over the past several years now. This change in the weather patterns have led to various concerns among experts and the common masses here. January this year did not witnessed any rain or snowfall, the first time since 1980, which raised concern about the availability of water […]
Virat’s Branded Nationalism
By Mudasir Ahmad Gori Virat Kohili, the epitome of aggressive sportsmanship evoked a controversy recently by lashing out on a cricket fan. This cricket fan had stated that “he loved British and Australian batsman over Indian players.”Virat responded to this fan of cricket in the following way, “I don’t think you should live in India, […]
Tarigami concerned over precarious power situation in Kashmir
Srinagar: While expressing serious concern over the precarious power situation in Kashmir valley, CPI (M) leader and MLA Kulgam Mohammad Yousuf Tarigami Saturday said it is unfortunate that the same situation is being repeated during every winter. “Though the government claims there is improvement in governance, reality is that the power situation is same as […]
Nobody can be detained without a reason for long: Sehraie
Srinagar: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat chairman, Muhammad Ashraf Sehraie on Saturday said that nobody can be put behind bars without a reason for long. He in a statement issued here, Sehraie expressed his deep pain and concern over the prolonged detention of Kashmiri political leaders, activists and youth. Sehraie also expressed his grave concern about what he termed […]
JKLF pays tribute to Parvaiz, Aali Kadal martyrs
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) on Saturday paid tributes to Parvaiz Ahmad Billa and AaliKadal martyrs on their anniversaries. JKLF as per a statement issued here said that “these martyrs have rendered sacrifices for our better and secure future and no Kashmiri can ever turn a blind eye to their struggle and sacrifices.” […]
JKPCC chief grieved over demise of Indira Gandhi’s close companion
Srinagar: The state Congress leader who was close companion of Late Indira Gandhi and close aide of former chief minister Syed Mir Qasim, Haji Ghulam Rasool Mir (90) died on Saturday in Dooru village of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President, Ghulam Ahmad Mir in a statement issued here […]
Panchayat Polls: Kashmir records 64.5 per cent polling in phase-I
Jammu: Over 64 per cent of electorate voted Saturday in the first phase of Panchayat elections in Kashmir while an impressive turnout of 79.5 per cent was recorded in Jammu region, officials said. The turnout in rural areas was significantly higher in Kashmir Valley unlike during the recent urban local bodies elections where barely four per […]
Elections an established democratic practice, but not in Kashmir: Mirwaiz
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman and Jamia Masjid’s head cleric, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Friday said that democracy itself is the biggest casualty in Kashmir, saying that a strange kind of democracy is in practice in the Valley. Addressing a gathering in Jamia Masjid on the eve of Friday congregational prayers, Mirwaiz said that no […]
Even during his exit, this cop stokes controversy
Says former DGP tried to dislodge him
Srinagar: Inspector General of Police, Basant Rath who was unceremoniously made to exit as IGP (Traffic) Friday stoked yet another controversy after he said that a former DGP tried to dislodge him. Rath in his FB post said that ex-DGP K Rajendra tried his best to dislodge him as Senior Superintendent of Police Jammu but […]
‘Zakir Musa spotted in Amritsar’
Srinagar: Ansar Gazwatul Hind commander Zakir Musa was spotted in Amritsar along with a few other men after which Dinanagar police station released posters of the militant, said SSP Gurdaspur. The latest development comes after intelligence agencies informed about the presence of Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) militants in the state, various private news channels reported on Friday. […]
