Mehbooba’s apology can’t bring precious lives back: Er Rasheed
Handwara:AwamiItehaad Party (AIP) president and former MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Monday said that the apology sought by PDP president Mehbooba Mufti over her ‘toffee’ remark won’t bring precious lives back. ErRasheed as per a statement issued here asked New Delhi to understand that whosoever goes against the popular sentiments of Kashmiris will […]
Geelani chairs meet at his Hyderpora residence, discusses various issues
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Monday chaired a meeting of an amalgam at his Hyderpora residence. The meeting was attended by all the constituent heads or their representatives. According to a statement issued here, the amalgam spokesman said that some important administrative decisions were discussed and a majority decision was taken […]
JKPCC chief condoles demise of Begum Fatima Azad
Expresses anguish over losses caused in Sherbagh blaze
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) President, G A Mir on Monday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing away of Begum Fatima Azad and conveyed his deepest condolences to bereaved family. She is also paternal aunt of leader of opposition in RajyaSabha, GulamNabi Azad and wife of the then Director Education […]
Why NC forged alliance with Congress as it put Sheikh Abdullah behind bars: Tak
Kishtwar: Urging National Conference (NC) leadership to introspect, Member Legislative Council (MLC) FirdousTak on Monday said that the party has betrayed its own cadre and organization and compromised on every principal for the lust of power. “Those who are today questioning our decision to form government with BJP in Jammu and Kashmir must introspect and […]
Malik recalls sacrifices of Sajad Kenoo
Srinagar:Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik on Monday recalled the sacrifices of Sajad Ahmad Kenoo, terming him as one of pioneers of present struggle for freedom. Malik addressing a memorial meeting said that “Martyrs like him are our real heroes and their sacrifices will never be forgotten.” Terming Sajad as ‘a […]
Qazigund couple arrested for drug peddling
Srinagar: A couple, allegedly involved in large-scale sale of synthetic drugs to youths, was arrested with 10 kilograms of poppy in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Monday, police said. The duo, identified as MalliporaDevsar resident Sabzar Ahmad Rather alias Raja and his wife, was arrested in Qazigund area of Kulgam during a police check. […]
MC employee dies in road mishap at Ganderbal
Srinagar: A Municipal Committee employee died in a road mishap at Ganderbal early Monday morning, policesources said. They said that the employee of MC Ganderbal was hit by a speeding Sumo vehicle while he was doing his job at Behama area the district. Reports said that the worker was clearing the snow from the road […]
Indian agencies behind Jamia desecration, says HM Commander
Asks people not to let PDP chief visit their homes
Srinagar: Hizbul Mujahideen commander Riyaz Naikoo has reportedly condemned the desecration of pulpit at Jamia Masjid Srinagar, last week. The HM Commander has alleged that the Islamic State (ISIS) flags are being waved at the ‘behest of Indian agencies’. Naikoo, in a purported audio message, which has gone viral on social media on Sunday, said: […]
China passes law to make Islam ‘compatible with socialism’
Beijing: China has passed a new law that seeks to “Sinicize” Islam within the next five years, the latest move by Beijing to rewrite how religion is practised in the country, the media reported on Sunday. China’s leading English newspaper, Global Times, reported on Saturday that after a meeting with representatives from eight Islamic associations, […]
Pentagon chief of staff Kevin Sweeney resigns
Washington: Kevin Sweeney, the chief of staff of the US Department of Defence, has announced his resignation from the post. “After two years in the Pentagon, I’ve decided the time is right to return to the private sector,” Sweeney said in a statement on Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported. His departure comes after former Secretary […]
