Pahalgam shuts against Batengoo attack
A day after seven Amarnath pilgrims were killed in an attack in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, a complete shutdown was Wednesday observed in Pahalgam, a famous tourist resort to mark a protest against the killings of Yatirs. Seven Amarnath yatris were killed while 18 others sustained injuries after their vehicle they were travelling in was […]
Minister asks School Education, Higher Education Deptts to complement each other
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari today directed the School Education department and Higher Education department to work hand in hand for the betterment of education scenario in Jammu and Kashmir. “With the aim of ‘One Mission One Department’, School Education Department and Higher Education Department should work together and exchange the ideas and […]
KEG delegation calls on Director Information
The office bearers and members of the Kashmir Editors Guild (KEG) led by its president, Fayaz Ahmad Kaloo called on Director Information and Public Relations, Muneer-ul-Islam here today to discuss various issues pertaining to the media fraternity in Kashmir. Interacting with the members, the Director informed them that the DIPR has started the process for […]
13th July 1931, a watershed moment in the history of Kashmir: NC
Wednesday, 12 July 2017: National Conference on Wednesday paid said that 13th July 1931 was a watershed moment in the history of Kashmir and marked the beginning of a struggle against tyranny, oppression and despotism. Paying glowing tributes to the 22 valiant martyrs of 13th July, 1931 on the 86th Youm-e-Shuhada-e-Kashmir, NC leaders highlighted the […]
Govt afraid of popularity of resistance leadership: Malik
Terming 1931 martyrs as ‘symbols of freedom and bravery’, Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) Wednesday said that today they are remembering martyrs who demonstrated unparallel courage and stood firm against tyranny and oppression, endured bullets on their chests but refused to bow before tyranny, illegal occupation and dictatorship. According to the statement […]
Punjabi language to be introduced in schools, colleges
In a significant development, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti Wednesday directed introduction of Punjabi language along with Kashmiri, Dogri and other languages in schools and colleges. She also asked the Higher Education Department to create faculty for teaching languages and get them filled accordingly. The CM also directed consolidation of Educational infrastructure in the State with […]
Geelani pays tributes to slain militants, July 13 martyrs
Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani Wednesday paid tribute to the three slain youth who were killed in an encounter that raged between the forces and militants Radbugh village of Budgam district. Geelani according to the statement said, “Our youth lay their lives to end the age-old slavery of their nation and putting a […]
A decade on, 2005 quake-hit schools without buildings
Believe it or not, the school education department is yet to reconstruct the school buildings damaged due to earth quake that hit Kashmir Valley in 2005. The massive quake that jolted Kashmir on October 08 in 2005 left a trail of destruction behind. Besides, residential houses scores of school buildings collapsed on the fateful […]
Er Rashid slams CM’s statement on Amarnath attack
Reiterating his demand for a credible probe into the attack on Amarnath Yatris, AIP supremo and MLA Langate, Er Rashid, expressed apprehensions that security agencies in the coming days can make anyone a scapegoat on the pretext of eliminating the attackers. He said that Kashmiris should not be apologetic as they are neither involved in […]
Er Rashid slams CM’s statement on Amarnath attack
Reiterating his demand for a credible probe into the attack on Amarnath Yatris, AIP supremo and MLA Langate, Er Rashid, expressed apprehensions that security agencies in the coming days can make anyone a scapegoat on the pretext of eliminating the attackers. He said that Kashmiris should not be apologetic as they are neither involved in […]