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 […]
Tackling snowfall: Trade body lauds admin for proactive approach
Srinagar: The Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCC&I) on Sunday lauded the efforts put in by the administration for ensuring minimum disruption of normal life due to snowfall. President, KCC&I Sheikh Ashiq Ahmad, in a statement issued said that the administration appeared to be fully geared up on all fronts and not only VIP […]
Forces start CASO in Zaloora Sopore
Sopore: Government forces started a cordon and search operation in north Kashmir’s Sopore Zaloora village this evening, reports said. They said that forces led by Army’s 22 RR, SOG Sopore and personnel from the 179 and 92 BN CRPF, launched CASO in Lone Mohalla area of Zaloora. Locals said that a large number of troops […]
Ayodhya land dispute: Mehbooba hails SC’s decision to constitute 3-member bench
Srinagar: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to constitute a three-member bench for hearing the Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid land title dispute case. She said punishment must be served to those who demolished the mosque. “Honourable SC’s decision to constitute a bench for Babri Masjid/Mandir issue is a welcome […]
Give AIP a chance to represent Kashmir: Er Rasheed to people
'Despite barriers, AIP will emerge as voice of people'
Srinagar: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president and former MLA Langate, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Sunday welcomed prominent political and social activist Basharat Hussain from Pattan into the party fold. Er Rasheed as per a statement issued here appealed people to understand the urgent need of strengthening those pro-Kashmiri forces, who would speak for resolution […]
Malik recalls Sopore massacre, says ‘the day reminds us of oppression’
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik on Sunday recalled the massacre of Sopore in 1993, stating that, “the day reminds us of oppression and illegal occupation.” Malik as per a statement issued here said that “the occupation on Jammu Kashmir is marked by massacres like Sopore in which soldiers obeying […]
Mirwaiz chairs meeting over Jamia incident
Auqaf extends support to its president in protecting central character of Jamia Masjid
Srinagar: Anjuman-e-Auqaf Jamia Masjid Srinagar on Sunday held a meeting under the chairmanship of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq. Besides other office bearers of Auqaf, the meeting as per a statement was also attended by Jama Masjid Imam Moulana Saeed Ahmad Naqashbandi and General Secretary Altaf Ahmad Bhat. The meeting deliberated upon measures to be taken post […]
