Encounter rages in Pulwama village
Encounter has started between government forces and militants in Koil village of south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Saturday. According to sources, some militants are believed to be trapped. Exchange of fire was going on when the last reports came in. More details awaited.
Forces lay siege to around a dozen-odd villages in south Kashmir district
A major Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) has been launched by government forces on Saturday in around a dozen-odd villages of Shopian in south Kashmir. According to sources, after receiving inputs about the presence of militants in the area, a joint team of 62 RR of army, 14th Bn of CRPF and SOG of […]
Sinha asks Centre to clear its stand on Article 35A
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Killings will further resurrect the freedom sentiment among people: Mirwaiz
Cautioning New Delhi to shun its hard approach towards Kashmir and its people, Chairman Hurriyat (M) Mirwaiz Umar Farooq said that killings will not yield any results except rejuvenating the sentiment of freedom among the people here. “Those sitting in New Delhi who think that Kashmir problem will be resolved by killing all the militants […]
Sinha led delegation meets CM
The delegation of prominent citizens led by former Foreign Minister, Yashwant Sinha, who are on a visit to Kashmir Valley, called on the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. The delegation apprised the Chief Minister about the series of meetings they had with various sections of society. They also informed her about their impressions of […]
Zahoor Watali remanded to ten day police custody
Prominent businessman from Jammu and Kashmir Zahoor Ahmad Shah Watali was Friday produced before the Special NIA Judge at the Patiala House Courts in New Delhi. According to the sources, Watali was remanded to ten days of Police Custody till 28 August. National Investigation Agency (NIA), yesterday had arrested Watali in Delhi and was interrogating […]
Safeguarding Article 35A : Omar calls for special session of Legislature
Former Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Friday sought a special session of Jammu and Kashmir Legislature before 29th August to frame up an appropriate response to counter the narrative with regard to tampering or repealing of Article 35A of the Constitution. “The issue is of vital importance for the people of Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh, […]
Doklam Land Row : India, China to continue engagement to iron out differences
To cool down tempers that had surfaced between India and China over the land row in Dokalam, India on Friday said that it will continue to engage with China to find a mutually acceptable solution to the Dokalam standoff. India also asserted that peace and tranquility on the border is an important pre-requisite for smooth […]
Editorial: Act fast on Article 35A
The challenge to the legality of Article 35A in the supreme Court of India is turning out to be ticking bomb in Jammu and Kashmir. People across the board have expressed their concerns against any possibility of it being scrapped and the implications thereof. Even former Foreign minister of the country, Yashwant Sinha too has […]
Patients, attendants feel helpless at L D Hospital
Imagine the plight of patients at the state’s prime hospital where even a stretcher is not made available to the patients on arrival. This sorry state of affairs we are discussing is a reality that patients and their attendants have to face at the valley’s lone Gynecological Hospital, The Lal Ded. Such is the situation […]