Thousands bid adieu to Sabzar
Thousands of people today participated in the funeral prayers of slain militant commander, Sabzar Ahmad Bhat, and his associate, Faizan Muzafar, across Kashmir. People from far off places poured in at Rathusuna to pay tributes to top Hizbul Mujahideen commander as people reached Tral to attended Sabzar’s funeral. According to eye-witnesses a militant surfaced at […]
Kashmir shuts to protest Sabzar’s killing
Srinagar A complete shutdown was observed across Kashmir while fresh clashes between government forces and youth left scores of people injured. The Authorities on Sunday clamped curfew and imposed restrictions as the resistance camp had called for two day shutdown to mourn the death of militants and a civilian killing […]
Six injured in Srinagar, Kulgam mishaps
Six persons were Sunday injured in two separate road accidents in Srinagar and Kulgam. A motorcycle, with a registration number JK-22A-1457, hit and injured a pedestrian. She was identified as Amreena who is a resident of Watoo, D.H.Pora in Kulgam district. The motorcyclist Abid Ahmad was also injured in the incident. Both the injured were […]
LeT condemns Sabzar’s killing
Militant outfit Lashkar-e-Toiba (LeT) Sunday condemned the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander, Sabzar Ahmad Bhat and others by forces in Kashmir. In an emailed statement, let spokesman Dr Abdullah Ghazanavi said that the killing of commander, Sabzar Ahmad, Faizan and Aadil Tral will be avenged. “Indian forces have injured more than 100 innocent unarmed civilians. […]
Shabir Shah pays tribute to Aasiya, Neelofar
The chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP), Shabir Ahmad Shah, on Sunday, paid tributes to Aasiya and Neelofar on their eighth anniversary and said dignified nations do not tolerate the attack on the chastity of their daughters and sisters. According to the statement issued here, Shah said it was a heart-wrenching incident in Shopian and […]
Geelani reiterates impartial probe into Aasiya, Nilofer case
Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Sunday reiterated his demand for an impartial probe into the rape and murder of two Kashmiri women, Aasiya and Nilofer, which was perpetrated by Indian men in uniform in Shopian, 8 years ago. According to the statement issued here, Geelani blamed former chief minister Omar Abdullah and […]
BSNL plans satellite phone service for all in 2 years
State-run BSNL is planning to extend satellite phone services for all citizens in two years that can work at any corner of the country and remain immune to breakdown of mobile services during natural calamities. “We have applied to International Maritime Organisation. It will take some time to complete the process. In 18-24 months, we […]
Court issues arrest warrant against ACR Baramulla
A local court in Uri town of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district has issued an arrest warrant against Assistant Commissioner Revenue (ACR) Baramulla for failing to appear before the court on May 19. The court directed the Uri police to arrest him and produce him before the court on Jun 16, 2017. The court orders in […]
Why can’t JK CM discuss lifting of beef ban in Assembly: Er. Rasheed
Welcoming the beef festival organized in Kerala by various organizations to protest Centre’s ban on sale of cattle for slaughtering, AIP supremo and MLA Langate Er. Rasheed asked Jammu and Kashmir government to revoke the ban on eating beef in the state. Er. Rasheed said, “While in many states where Muslims are in minority, […]
Zahoor pays surprise visit of SDH Pampore
Minister of state for Forest, Environment, Animal & Sheep Husbandry, Cooperative and Fisheries, Mir Zahoor Ahmad, Saturday paid surprise visit to Sub District Hospital (SDH) Pampore. During the visit, the Minister checked the attendance of the staff and found that 15 employees of different cadres were absent from duty. Taking serious note of it, he […]