Panchayat Polls: Kashmir records 30 % turnout in Phase-VII
Jammu: In the Phase-VII of Panchayat Polls held Tueday, overall poll percentage of 75.3% was witnessed across the State. According to the Chief Electoral Officer J&K, Shaleen Kabra, a massive 84.8% polling was witnessed in Jammu division and 30.3% in Kashmir division. Giving district-wise details, Kabra said that Bandipora witnessed 25.2% polling today, Kupwara 45%, […]
Sher-e-Kashmir struggled, sacrificed for dignity of State: NC
Pays tributes to its founder on his 113th anniversary
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Tuesday paid tributes to Sher-e-Kashmir Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on the eve of his 113th birth anniversary, saying that Sher-e-Kashmir struggled and sacrificed for the dignity of this State. The spokesman in a statement issued here said that NC President Dr Farooq Abdullah, Vice President Omar Abdullah, and other senior party […]
Even candle light protest has become eye sore for rulers: JRL
Srinagar: Condemning what they termed as ‘cycle of worst human rights violations’ being committed in Kashmir by the rulers, Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Tuesday said that even a candle light protest has become eye sore for the perpetrators of Human Rights violations. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik […]
Don’t rake up controversial issues till popular Govt is elected: Monga to Governor
Srinagar: Urging Governor Satya Pal Malik not to rake up controversial issues till an elected government is in place in Jammu and Kashmir, Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) Vice President and MLC G N Monga on Tuesday said Governor should be more careful with his remarks in a sensitive state like J&K. In a statement issued […]
Guv Malik pays tribute to Sheikh Abdullah
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday paid tributes to National Conference founder Sheikh Mohammad Abdullah on his 113th birth anniversary, which will be observed Wednesday. On the occasion, the governor recalled the significant contribution of Abdullah to the development of the state. “A sustained endeavour towards strengthening of our democratic institutions and […]
JKLF stages candle light protests in view of HR week
Srinagar: Following the call given by Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik, Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) leaders on Tuesday staged candle light protests at Maisuma, Abi-Guzar and Soura Srinagar against what they termed as ongoing military and police crackdown in Kashmir. JKLF spokesman in […]
Hurriyat (G) condemns caging of leaders, workers
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) on Tuesday strongly condemned the crackdown on political workers and especially the resistance leaders on the eve of human rights day. In a statement issued here, Hurriyat (G) said, “These actions are an attempt by the Indian authorities to stifle the voice of the Kashmiris, who are struggling against the continued […]
For ‘cheating’ customers, CB books ACCS staffer
Srinagar: Crime Branch Kashmir on Tuesday claimed to have registered a case against Adarsh Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd (ACCS) staffer for allegedly cheating the customers. A statement issue d by Crime Branch said that the Crime Branch Kashmir received a communication from Adarsh Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd through Bhanu Sharma Regional Officer I-Charge, regional Office […]
Police arrests six gamblers, recovers stake money from Srinagar locality
Srinagar: Police on Tuesday claimed to have arrested six gamblers in Noorbagh area of Srinagar and recovered Rs 13500 stake money from the gambling site. A police spokesperson said a police party of police post Noorbagh raided a gambling site at Guzerbal Noorbagh. He said during the raid six gamblers were arrested and stake money […]
SAC may rethink its decision on JK Bank: Sources
Srinagar: The government is mulling to revoke its earlier order on Jammu and Kashmir Bank by retaining its character as a Public Sector Bank, top sources in the government said Monday. They said that State Administrative Council (SAC) during its meeting on Wednesday may announce revocation of its decision keeping in view the rising tempers […]