Kumar is not the first Non-Muslim to take to arms
IGP Kashmir Munir Khan briefing during a press confrence abouth the arest of Sandeep Kumar alias Adil in Srinagar on Monday. (Photo by Mehraj Bhat)
Lashkar-e- Toiba condemns attack on Amarnath pilgrims, calls it ‘reprehensible, unIslamic’
Militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba has condemned an attack on Amarnath pilgrims in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district, saying it is against the Islamic teachings. LeT spokesman Dr Abdullah Ghaznavi said in a statement issued to a local news agency that attack on Amarnath pilgrims is highly reprehensible act. “Islam does not allow violence against any faith. We […]
NC calls for Jammu bandh today
J&K National Conference in an emergent meeting here yesterday has decided to support the call for Jammu bandh tomorrow, said Mr. Devender Singh Rana, Provincial President of the party. Unequivocally condemning the attack on the Amarnath Yatries the party in a statement said terrorism has no place in a civilised society. The statement further said it […]
CM Mehbooba Mufti paid tributes to yatris killed in attack
Chief Minister along with Deputy Chief Minister Nirmal Singh today visited Srinagar airport to pay tributes to those who were killed in a suspected militant attack yesterday in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Seven Amarnath yatris were killed and nineteen injured when their bus came under attack near Batangoo village of the district.
High-level meet over attack on Amarnath yatris at HM’s residence today
A high-level meet will take place on Tuesday at Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh’s residence over the attack on Amarnath Yatra pilgrims in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Governor N.N. Vohra has also called a meeting over the same. Yesterday, the Home Minister had spoken to Governor Vohra and Jammu and Kashmir […]
Gun shots heard in Rudbugh Magam
Gun shots were heard in Rudbugh Magam of Central Kashmir on Tuesday evening, sources said. Preliminary reports said that two militants are trapped inside a residential house. More details are awaited.
Human shield row: SHRC directs govt to pay 10 Lakh to victim
The State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) on Monday directed the Jammu and Kashmir government to provide Rs 10 lakh as compensation to human Budgam resident Farooq Ahmad Dar who was used as a human shield by an army officer. Dar was tied by army Major Leetul Gogoi to the bonnet of his jeep and paraded […]
Maj Gogoi did not act in accordance to law, says Er. Rashid
Reacting to the recommendations made by state human rights commission, asking government to pay Rs 10 lakhs as compensation to Farooq Dar, who was used as human shield by Major Gogoi in Budgam, AIP supremo and MLA Langate Er. Rashid said, that the ruling proves that neither Farooq Dar was a stone-pelter nor had Major […]
Poonch, Rawalakote bus service suspended
The weekly cross-LoC bus service between Poonch and Rawalakote was suspended on Monday due to prevailing tension on the LoC, reports said. ‘ Sources said that fourteen PaK residents were scheduled to travel back to their homes, but the bus service was suspended. “Bus service was postponed due to border tension and authorities decided […]
Govt focusing on establishing skill enhancing institutions: CM
Terming technical education as the future hope for youth in terms of employability and job avenues, Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti today said her Government is laying a network of skill enhancing institutes in the State to make youth employable in the job market of coming times. Addressing a largely attended public meeting after inaugurating […]