Functioning of KU admin in catering to needs of students dismal: NC
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday expressed concern on the ‘ensuing chaos and mismanagement’ in examinations and student affairs at Kashmir University. In a statement, provincial spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar said that functioning of Kashmir University administration in catering to the needs of students is dismal. “Recently hundreds of college students had to face bizarre […]
Opposition’s silence on stone-pelting deaths most unfortunate: BJP
Jammu: The BJP on Saturday hit out at opposition parties for maintaining “complete silence” over the death of a soldier in a stone-pelting incident and said stone-pelters should be treated like militants are being dealt in the state. Sepoy Rajendra Singh (22) died at a hospital in Srinagar on Friday after he sustained head injuries […]
DAK says won’t tolerate ‘autocratic’ behaviour
Docs, paramedics to wear black bands on Monday
Srinagar: Doctors Association Kashmir (DAK) on Saturday expressed its resentment over ‘inaction’ of Governor Satya Pal Malik led administration for not taking any action against Deputy Development Commissioner (DDC) Reasi, who according to them has not only ‘misbehaved’ with senior orthopedician, but ‘detained him illegally’ by misusing the power of chair. “The whole doctor community […]
Armed robbers loot Rs 1 crore from Delhi-bound truck
JAMMU: Three armed robbers allegedly looted cash worth Rs one crore from a private Delhi-bound truck on the Jammu-Pathankot National Highway on Saturday, a police officer said. The robbers intercepted the truck in the early hours near Barwal in Kathua district shortly after it left for Delhi from the Bari Brahmana area of Samba district, […]
Workshop on ‘Basics of Film Making’ to begin today
Srinagar: Kashmir World Film Festival (KWFF) is organizing a series of workshop for the students and film buffs at Government Girls Higher Secondary School Kothi Bagh here today(Sunday) The theme of the workshop is ‘Basics of Film Making’ and will be conducted by Mushtaaque Ali Ahmad Khan, KWFF’s festival director and a filmmaker. The workshop […]
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. […]
