Pro-freedom leader’s killing ‘most atrocious act of state repression’: Malik
Srinagar: Terming the killing of Mir Hafiz-u-Allah as ‘most atrocious and naked act of state repression and a personal loss’, Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik Tuesday said that “nation of Kashmir has lost a prudent voice, a humble son of the soil and brave resistance leader whose absence will […]
Murder of Mir Hafizullah handiwork of hidden hands: JKDFP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) Tuesday strongly condemned what they termed as brutal and inhuman killing of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat district president for Anantnag Mir Hafizullah. The amalgam as per a statement issued here said that it was the handiwork of hidden hands who have been killing pro-freedom people over the years. The spokesperson […]
23-year old youth found hanging
Srinagar: A body of a 23-year old youth was recovered from Brass area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. Reports said that the dead body of Fayaz Ahmad Dar, 23, was recovered from Brass area of Arizal, after locals spotted it hanging from a wallnut tree. A police officer also confirmed the incident and […]
Pakistan living beyond its means for several years, says report
Islamabad: Pakistan’s economy, a news site quoting an analysis has said that the country has been “living beyond its means for several years”. Pakistan’s current account deficit widened 43 percent to USD 18 billion in the fiscal year that ended in June, while the fiscal deficit has ballooned to 6.6 percent of gross domestic product. […]
Ballots prevailed over bullets in Kashmir, says Modi
Rewa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Tuesday said ballots have prevailed over bullets in Jammu and Kashmir civic elections and in Chhattisgarh assembly polls despite threats by terrorists and Maoists. Addressing a poll rally here, Modi said, “The previous governments feared violence in holding elections in Srinagar. Nagar Palika (urban civic body) polls have taken place […]
Efforts on to form PDP-Cong govt backed by NC in J&K: Sources
Srinagar: In a potentially far-reaching realignment of political forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the PDP, Congress and the National Conference appear to be joining hands to form a popular government, sources in the three parties indicated Tuesday. The state is currently under governor’s rule which cannot be extended after it completed its six-month period on […]
JKSSB cancels 71 selections
Asks waitlist candidates to approach concerned departments
Jammu: J&K Services Selection Board (JKSSB) today approved cancellation of recommendations/candidature of 71 candidates to pave the way for operation of waiting list. According to Malik Suhail, PRO, JKSSB, the 71 recommendations/candidature cancelled by the Board includes69 posts of Accounts Assistants selected earlier for district cadres of Anantnag, Budgam, Pulwama, Kupwara and Jammu. He said the […]
Panchayat Polls: JK witnesses 71 per cent voting in Phase-II
Jammu: In the Phase-II of Panchayat Polls held today, overall 71.1% polling was witnessed across the State. According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, an overwhelming 80.4% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 52.2% in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Kupwara witnessed 69.7%, Bandipora 66.3%, Baramulla 11.2%, Ganderbal 27.4%, […]
PDP betrayed workers by boycotting local body polls: Beigh
Srinagar: Founding member of PDP Muzaffar Hussain Beigh Tuesday hit out at his party for boycotting the civic bodies and panchayat elections in Jammu and Kashmir saying he will “seriously consider” joining the third front if it emerges. “The PDP betrayed the workers, denying them a chance to connect with the people, by boycotting the […]
Shopian gunfight: Four militants, one Para commando killed
Srinagar: Four militants and a Para commando were killed in a fierce gun battle between militants and goverment forces in Nadigam area of South Kashmir’s Shopian district. A Senior Police official told that four militants and one Para commando have been killed during the gunfight at Nadigam. The officer further said that the identity of […]
