Governor reviews arrangements at Holy Cave, Panjtarni, Baltal, Domel Camps, Neelgrath Helipad
Governor N.N. Vohra, Chairman Shri Amarnathji Shrine Board (SASB), accompanied by Shri Umang Narula, Chief Executive Officer of the Board, conducted an aerial reconnaissance of the yatra route along the Baltal axis and visited the Holy Cave, Panjtarni, Baltal and Domel Yatra Camps and the Neelgrath Helipad. At Holy Cave the Governor was briefed by […]
Joint Leadership resolution salutes people’s resilience towards movement
Chairman APHC Mirwaiz Umar Farooq was not allowed to offer Eid prayers for the seventh consecutive year as he continues to be under house arrest for the last 4 days. Mirwaiz spoke over the phone and shed light on the philosophy of Eid Ul fitr he also presented a memorandum on behalf of the Joint […]
Gulmarg cable-car service suspended, experts called in for checks
The cable-car service in tourist resort Gulmarg would remain suspended for at least 10 days, an official said on Monday, a day after seven people were killed when two cable cars were knocked by a pine tree during a storm. According to the reports, the services were resorted Sunday evening. The tourism department which manages […]
Teen electrocuted to death in central Kashmir village
A teenager was was electrocuted to death in Kremshora village of Khansahab in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday. According to the sources, 17-year-old boy Muneer Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Razaq Bhat was killed due to electric shock he received while he was erecting a tent for Eid prayers at Jamiat Ahle Hadees Kremoshora […]
Teen electrocuted to death in central Kashmir village
A teenager was was electrocuted to death in Kremshora village of Khansahab in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Monday. According to the sources, 17-year-old boy Muneer Ahmad Bhat, son of Abdul Razaq Bhat was killed due to electric shock he received while he was erecting a tent for Eid prayers at Jamiat Ahle Hadees Kremoshora […]
Clashes on Eid day in parts of Kashmir valley
Protesters displaying Pakistani flag and pro-Islamic flags on the eve of Eid ul Fitr in South Kashmir. (Photo by Aijaz Rasheed)
Clashes erupted in Sopore after Eid prayer, dozens sustain injuries
More than a dozen people were injured when forces and youth clashed in north Kashmir’s Sopore town on the eve of Eid Ul Fitr. According to the sources, soon after EID prayer, scores of people protested against government forces while raising pro-freedom slogans. Witness said that the huge gathering marched towards Main Chowk from […]
Editorial: Eid-ul-Fitr-Celebrations
The month of fasting is over. Muslims across the globe are celebrating Eid-ul-Fitr and so are we in Kashmir. The word Eid-ul-Fitr is comprised of two separate words: Eid and Fitr. The word Eid means something which returns over and over. Hence, Eid refers to the kind of happiness which comes again and again. This […]
Remove encroachments within 15 days
The district administration Rajouri on Monday asked people to remove encroachments within 15 days. As per a notice issued here today by the district administration, the public in general and encroachers in particular have been asked to voluntarily remove encroachments from the acquired land of roads, markets, state and departmental land within 15 days. In case of failure in […]
Lal Singh greets people on Eid-ul-Fitr
Minister for Forests, Ecology and Environment Choudhary Lal Singh Sunday extended warm greetings to the people on the auspicious occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr. While complimenting the people, the Minister hoped that the festival would herald a new era of peace, progress and prosperity in the state. “Such occasions strengthen the bond of unity and brotherhood among the people […]
