Unbridled HR violation ongoing in Kashmir: NC
Says situation demands de-escalation from all sides
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday expressed concern over the deteriorating security situation in Kashmir particularly in South Kashmir. In a statement, State Secretary and former minister Sakina Itto expressed grave concern over the ‘unbridled human right violations’ in the valley. “Killings, CASOs, night crackdowns, mass arrests have put people to duress. What is adding […]
Amid restrictions, Jamia siege continues for 3rd straight week
Srinagar: The historic Jamia Masjid in the Old City area of Nowhatta here on Friday continued to remain closed for the third consecutive week for the mandatory Friday congregational prayers. Amid restrictions in Srinagar areas to thwart possible protest against the recent killings called by the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL), the authorities disallowed the people […]
Don’t wait for the worse
Like the cold violence has been gripping the Kashmir Valley with severity. The month of October has witnessed violence as never before. So far 41 deaths have been reported during the month and the list is swelling.October turned out to be one of the bloodiest months. At least 41 lives including two top scholars-turned-militants were […]
Sacrifices by militants made our movement precious: Geelani
Srinagar: Chairman of Hurriyat Conference (G), Syed Ali Geelani on Friday paid tributes to slain militants who were killed in separate encounters in Islamabad and Sopore.According to a statement issued here, Geelani said that no day passes without youth being butchered and massacred by forces. “Those fighting for their basic and fundamental rights are labeled […]
Don’t poke your nose into K-issue: JKDFP tells Guv
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) on Friday reacted sharply over the statement made by Governor Satya Pal Malik, advising him not to poke his nose into the Kashmir dispute. JKDFP spokesperson in a statement issued here said that “Kashmir dispute is acknowledged at the international level and it has three basic parties. […]
Panchayat elections: Provide electoral rolls to political parties: Congress
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee (JKPCC) on Thursday expressed surprise over lack of preparedness on the part of the Government vis-a-vis holding the Panchayat elections without looking into the facilities required for participation in the elections. JKPCC also expressed surprise over the non-availability of the Electoral rolls required by the parties, emphasizing that […]
Governor’s administration motivated by particular political interest: PDP
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) on Friday accused the Jammu and Kashmir’s Governor Administration of disrespecting and disregarding the decisions taken by the political government in the state and said that the preset administration is busy serving some particular political interest.In a statement issued here, PDP senior leader and former minister Naeem Akhtar stated that […]
People reject BJP in recently held ULB polls: Rana
Jammu: National Conference (NC) Provincial President Devender Singh Rana on Friday described fake jubilation of the BJP over the just concluded Urban Local Bodies (ULB) polls elections in Jammu and Kashmir as ‘hilarious’, saying that the poll-result data speaks volumes about its rejection, especially by the people of Jammu. “The BJP vote share has drastically […]
Man arrested in Rajouri with 1 kg poppy husk
Jammu: Police arrested a man and seized 1 kg poppy husk from his vehicle in Rajouri district, an official said Friday.A police team intercepted a tempo traveller in Manjakote area and seized poppy husk from the vehicle during checking, the official said.Yaser Arafat, the driver, was arrested and a case was registered.
Unending violence: six militants killed in two separate encounters
Soldier killed, another injured in Tral attack
Srinagar: The killing spree fails to cease in Kashmir Valley as six militants were killed in two separate encounters in Baramulla and Anantnag districts on Thursday, police said. Police claimed to have killed four militants in a gunfight at Kharpora area of Arwani in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. A police official said that a joint […]
