Omar calls for probe
Srinagar: National Conference leader Omar Abdullah Wednesday called for a probe into the blast in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in which 12 schoolchildren were injured. “Education must be made conflict neutral. It is unacceptable & inhuman to have explosives going off inside class rooms. I condemn this act unequivocally & hope that it […]
Pak Govt plans crackdown on hate speech on social media platforms
Islamabad: The Pakistan government plans will crack down on “hate speech” on social media from next week and set up a new authority, which will enforce regulations for the digital, print and electronic media, Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry said here on Wednesday. “We have created a mechanism through which we will control hate speech on […]
GoI’s divisive politics denying Kargil its rightful share: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah lashed out at the government of India and governor’s administration for denying people of Kargil their rightful share in the newly constituted Ladakh Division. In a statement issued here DrFarooq said that the people of Kargil are being punished only to pursue the agenda of […]
Dr Zahid is new IDA Kashmir Central Branch prez, Dr Adil Secretary
Srinagar: Indian Dental Association (IDA) Kashmir Central Branch on Wednesday conducted elections of its office bearers following a general body meeting at hotel Jahangir in Srinagar. Despite inclement weather, hundreds of dental surgeons participated in the election process and exercised their voting rights to elect their candidates. After polling was over, the counting of the […]
Pulwama explosion out-come of lingering Kashmir issue: Mirwaiz
Pays tribute to slain Budgam militants
Srinagar:Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the serious injuries caused to 28 students in a school at Pulwama district in a mysterious explosion. Mirwaiz as per a statement issued here strongly condemned the incident and said that “such incidents have taken place in the past as well in […]
Shah grieved over Grand Mufti’s demise
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP), Shabir Shah on Wednesday expressed deep shock and grief over the passing away of Mufti Azam Mufti Bashir ul Din Ahmad Farooqi. Shabir Shah as per a statement issued here termed the passing away of Mufti Azam as a huge loss. According to a statement issued […]
Geelani pays tribute to slain Budgam militants
Srinagar:Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday paid tributes to slain militants who were killed in WathooraChadoora gunfight today. Geelani as per a statement issued here blamed authorities and said that “their insensitivity and unconcern is the sole reason for this unabated bloodshed.” “These youth spilled their hot blood for the great and […]
JKNPP questions ‘timing and intent’ behind creation of Ladakh division
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) Wednesday questioned the “timing and intent” behind creation of a separate administrative division for the Ladakh region, asking as to why it was done during the President’s rule. JKNPP Chairman Harsh Dev Singh also asked who had demanded for divisional status to Ladakh and who were […]
Shameful: After attacking stranded passengers, assailants stage protests
Jammu: After attacking Kashmir bound stranded commuters, the students on Tuesday boycotted classes and held protests in parts of the city against police seeking an apology from police top brass for registering a case against them. Notably on Monday, a group of stranded Kashmir-bound passengers allegedly raised “objectionable” slogans after they were denied any help […]
Legal challenge to Article 35-A, 370: Separatists call for two-day shutdown
Srinagar: Separatists on Tuesday called for a two-day shutdown to protest the legal challenge to Article 370 and Article 35-A of the Constitution, which grant special status to Jammu and Kashmir and special rights and privileges to its “permanent residents”, respectively. Petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court, challenging the constitutional validity of Article […]
