Paradox: Thy name is Kashmir
Srinagar: Kashmiri’s are a kind of their own. On Sunday when the southern district of Shopian was witnessing a blood bath, lakhs of people here in Srinagar thronged the recently opened Tulip garden much to the annoyance of the traffic cops and the locals. “The rush of people was unprecedented as more than one lakh […]
Number of pellet hit victims swelled to 45, say docs in SMHSÂ
Srinagar: The first day of April month proved to be horrific as twenty people died and more than 150 suffered injuries in various gunfights and the aftermath of these encounters. The scenes of the horror that dawned upon the residents of Shopian and adjacent areas can be seen inside ward number 8 and 7 of […]
Kashmiri youth taking to guns is alarming, says Omar
Srinagar: Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has expressed alarm over more and more local youths joining militancy and has blamed Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti for the new trend which, he said, has emerged after killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani two years ago. “Of the 12 confirmed dead, I understand 11 are local Kashmiris […]
Schools, colleges to remain closed
Srinagar: The government has decided to keep all schools and colleges in Kashmir valley closed on Tuesday as well. A spokesman of the education department said the schools and colleges will remain closed on Tuesday as well. The decision has been taken as a “precautionary measure” to avoid law and order situation in the Valley. […]
Jaish vows to avenge killing of Hizb militants
Srinagar: Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) on Monday condemned the killing of militants and civilians in Shopian by forces and vowed to avenge the killings. JeM spokesperson in a statement issued to a local news agency said, “we will avenge every drop of blood of Kashmiri people, and this Jihad will continue till the mission of freedom is […]
Malik detained, shifted to central jail
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Mali was detained and shifted him to Srinagar’s central jail, a spokesman of the party said on Monday. According to the spokesman, Malik who participated in funeral prayers in absentia program at Sarai Bala yesterday was arrested by police today early morning and shifted […]
Editorial: Wake up to the reality
Srinagar: Kashmir witnessed yet another day of blood bath on the day when hope gives way to despair. April 1st-usually marks the arrival of Spring in Kashmir, however, this time around the day left 20 people dead and injuries to hundreds of others. Though 13 militants killed on Sunday may be providing an indication that […]
Youth injured in Kangan, critical
Srinagar : A 22 –year old was injured critically at Kangan area of central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district. While locals allege that he suffered bullet injuries, police said that it was investigating the incident. Locals said that there were clashes at Kangan area and government forces resorted to teargas shells, pellets and opened few rounds. One […]
KU postpones contractual lecturer interview scheduled tomorrow
Srinagar: According to Dean, School of Education, the contractual lecturer interview in subject of Education, which was scheduled to be held at Kashmir University’s Main Campus on April 3, 2018 (Tuesday), is postponed. A spokesman of the varsity said that the fresh date for the interview shall be notified separately, later. Meanwhile, the authorities today […]
KU postpones all exams scheduled on April 3
Srinagar: In view of concerns expressed by students, all Kashmir University examinations scheduled to be held on April 3, 2018 (Tuesday) are postponed, a varsity spokesman said. He s aid that the fresh dates for the deferred examinations shall be notified separately, later. Meanwhile, the class work in the teaching departments shall remain suspended on […]