Hizb has political aims only, unlike Al Qaeda: Omar Abdullah
While reacting to the recent developments which have taken place post the appointment of Zakir Musa as the head of a newly formed Al-Qaida faction, former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday said the aim of the Hizbul Mujahideen, the largest militant group in the state, was “political” and not Islamist like […]
Editorial: Streamlining the Power Sector
The government claims that it has asked officers to speed up the process of implementation of various initiatives in the power sector especially the hydroelectric and solar energy. These measures, according to the government would ensure that sufficient amount of electricity is generated and provided to the consumers. Recently a meeting of Management and Finance […]
Kashmir: Rahul slams Centre, says ‘during UPA all was peaceful ‘
Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi today lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Central Government over unrest prevailing in different parts of the country including Jammu and Kashmir. Gandhi said that, there was a peace during the UPA regime. “Today there is crisis in Jammu and Kashmir, anger in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Chhattisgarh,Sikkim and other […]
Cordon and search operation in Awantipora
Government forces on Saturday launched a Cordon and search operation in Herpora Awantipora. Forces after receiving the inputs about the presence of militants in the area, cordoned-off the area. Heavy forces have been deployed in the area. Search operation was going on when the last reports came in. More details awaited.
Mehbooba invokes Lahore declaration for peace
Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Saturday invoked former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee’s Lahore Declaration, pitching to bring permanent peace in Jammu and Kashmir. Speaking at 18th anniversary of PDP’s foundation day, she said that J&K is the crown of India. “J&K is the crown of India. India is incomplete without J&K but the issue of […]
PDP’s Foundation Day celebration creates chaos near SK stadium
PDP today celebrated the 18th Foundation Day at Sher-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar. According to the reports, the celebration witnessed a huge footfall which created a chaos like situation near the venue. According to the witnesses, the rush of people created huge traffic jams on the National Highway near Sonawar, Srinagar. “We can’t move ahead even […]
India is world’s third-biggest beef exporter: FAO report
At a time when the BJP-led governments in the Centre and the states are embarked on a crackdown spree on beef, a report by the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation (OECD) revealed that India is the world’s third-biggest exporter of beef and is projected to hold on to that […]
Machil Fake Encounter case: ‘They were terrorists because they wore Pathani suits’
The Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) which granted bail to five army men last week in Machil fake Encounter case had stated that those killed were terrorists because they wore Pathan suits, Hindustan times reported. “The fact that the accused persons were terrorists… cannot be ruled out because they were wearing Pathan suits which are worn […]
Protests in Natnusa Kupwara against PHE
Protests erupted in Nutnusa village of Kupwara after people fell sick due to contaminated water in the area. According to the sources, the people were protesting against Public Health Engineering department as about 40 persons were hospitalized due to waterborne disease last night. Reports said that the locals have blocked the Handwara-Kupwara Highway. Further details […]
Cordon and Search Operation launched in Bijebehara
Government forces on Saturday launched a cordon and search operation in in Karawea colony Bijibehara of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Acting on a specific input about the presence of militants, a joint team of RR, SOG and Police cordoned-off the area. Search operation was going on when the last reports came in. Further details awaited. […]