Geelani seeks ‘insaniyat, Kashmiriyat, jamhooriyat’ to resolve Kashmir issue
Hurriyat (G) leader Syed Ali Geelani has sought “insaniyat”, Kashmiriyat” and “jamhooriyat” to resolve the Kashmir dispute. “We want India to exhibit insaniyat (humanity), Kashmiriyat (composite secular, eclectic Kashmiri culture) and jamhooriyat (democracy). Nothing else,” the ailing octogenarian Hurriyat Chairman said, talking to his supporters in a videographed address from a hospital here. The nearly […]
DSEK withholds posting orders of newly recruited lecturers
At a time when the schools across Kashmir are facing dearth of subject specific teachers, the department has withheld the posting orders of over 300 newly recruited 10 2 lecturers for government run higher secondary schools. The recruitment of over 800 lecturers was completed by JK Public Service Commission (PSC) few months ago and the […]
After eight years almond crop yields happiness for farmers
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Hurriyat demands probe into Shopian youth’s killing
Geelani led Huriyat Monday demanded a thorough probe into the killings of Gowher Ahmad (student) and Hilal Ahmad Malik (cable operator) of Shopian. Both were killed by unknown gunmen on Sunday. In a statement issued here, Hurriyat (G) demanded an impartial probe into the killing and said that mysterious and innocent killings should be a […]
Hizb says its men not involved in Shopian youth’s killing
Militant outfit Hizbul Mujahideen has accused Indian agencies of killing a youth in Shopian district, saying “Kashmiri youth with freedom loving spirit always remain on the radar of Government agencies”. Pertinently, bullet riddled body of a youth identified as Gowhar Ahmad Dar of Urpara Nagbal was found by locals on Sunday morning in an orchard […]
Editorial: Put an end to killings
After witnessing a bloody year last 2016, there seems to be no respite for Kashmir valley even in 2017. The vicious cycle of death and destruction continues on daily basis and everyday a household gets to learn about the tragic death of a loved one. So far more than 120 militants have been killed by […]
Article 35A Row: Police foils protest march by traders
Police Monday foiled an attempt by trade body, Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA), to lead a protest march against the abrogation of Article 35A. The protesters had plans to march towards RajBhavan in Srinagar. Kashmir Economic Alliance (KEA) co-chairman Farooq Ahmed Dar along with half a dozen members tried to march towards Governor House in Srinagar […]
Make concerted efforts to achieve tangible results: Minister tells officials
Minister of State for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Housing & Urban Development Asiea Naqash said concerted efforts should be made to achieve tangible results on ground to provide better amenities and services to the people. The Minster made these remarks during her visit to Hazratbal Shrine to take stock progress of […]
Haji Anayat asks youth to explore other dimensions of film world
Chairman J&K Legislative Council, Haji Anayat Ali today urge the youth to experience social, cultural and art films rather than restricted to commercial and entertainment films. Anayat Ali was speaking at an inaugural ceremony of Kargil International Film Festival (KIFF) 2017 at Syed Mehdi Memorial Hall Kargil organized by DBG Films Mumbai in Collaboration with […]
Creative writing workshop continues on Jhelum banks
A month-long creative writing workshop for students continued on second Sunday on the banks of river Jhelum at Bund near Peerzu Island. The workshop is organized by Waruk, a social organization working for the promotion of art among youth, in collaboration with Department of Tourism and Settle Light Productions. The workshop aims to provide a […]