Hizb pays tribute to slain militant, civilian
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen on Friday paid tributes to a slain militant and civilian who were killed during an encounter that raged between forces and militants in Kanelwan area of Bijbehara in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. In an e-mailed statement issued to a local news gathering agency, Hizb spokesman, Saleem Hashmi while quoting the outfit chief, Syed […]
Arrested separatist leaders get no relief as court extends NIA custody
The Patiala court on Friday extended the National Investigation Agency (NIA) custody of four Kashmiri separatists, including son-in- law of Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Geelani by 10 more days, while three separatist leaders were sent to judicial custody for one month in the case. Those who have been sent to judicial custody include Aftab Hilali […]
After seven weeks Friday prayers allowed in Central Mosque
After remaining under continuous siege for seven weeks, Jamia Masjid in old city of Srinagar was abuzz with worshippers after authorities allowed Friday prayers today under heavy deployment of forces around the area. “After7 weeks Friday prayers allowed. Heavy deployment on all routes leading to #JamaMasjid to discourage people, I addressed people over phone,” Mirwaiz […]
Govt buckled as traders wielded pressure, says Omar
Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said that the state government allowed prayers in Jamia Masjid only after traders threatened an indefinite strike if prayers were not allowed in the grand mosque. “The threat of the local traders that they would go on an indefinite shutdown is what forced the government to allow prayers […]
Connecting people of two divided parts my mission, says Mehbooba
Stressing the need for opening more historic routes along LoC in the State to facilitate people’s movement, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today said connecting people and regions with more routes and other positive activities is her mission. Interacting with a visiting delegation from Muzaffarabad and adjoining areas which called on her here today, the Chief […]
Begumbagh youth’s death leaves a family shattered
Firdous Ahmad Khan’s family is yet to come to terms after he was shot dead by troops on Tuesday morning after protests erupted in Hakripora Village where two LeT militants including, Abu Dujana were holed up inside a house fighting the government forces. Khan, in his thirties was married few years back who after his […]
Doklam land row: Don’t test Beijing’s patience, China tells India
Taking an aggressive stance against India, China on Friday has again warned Delhi not to test its patience. Beijing while publicizing live-fire drills in Tibet, said that “restraint has its limits” and warned Indian troops to get out of the contested region, high in the Himalayas. Indian troops entered the area in the Doklam Plateau […]
JRL calls for protest today
Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Friday called for protests on Saturday after Zuhar prayers against the continuous bloodshed, detentions and NIA raids in Kashmir. According to a joint statement issued here, JRL including Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik said that those arrested by NIA are subjected to psychological torture. Referring to […]
Complaints galore against DSEK at CM’s grievance cell
The Directorate of School Education (DSEK) in Kashmir is in news once again and this time also, for wrong reasons. The department has attracted a huge number of complaints at the CM’s grievance cell which point out to many failures and lacunae. The complaints received by the cell are addressed to the Director School Education, […]
Editorial: Unemployment issue getting murkier
With nearly six lakh educated youth striving to get employment, the state’s response should have been much better than what it has shown over the years. Even the figures shown in the last economic survey reveal that unemployment rate in Jammu and Kashmir is higher than the average national unemployment rate. Interestingly, Jammu and Kashmir […]