Human shield victim rues lack of justice
Twenty six year old, Farooq Ahmad Dar, who was earlier tied to the bonnet of an army jeep and paraded through many roads on the day elections were held on Srinagar parliamentary seat, Thursday, rued lack of justice in his case. Talking to Kashmir Vision, Dar said that there was no point carrying out […]
Resistance leaders to protest over Army award in human shield row
The joint resistance leadership has called for peaceful protests after Friday prayers against the award being to Army officer, who tied a Kashmiri civilian to the bonnet of his jeep during the Srinagar-Budgam by-poll on April 9, here. The commendation card to Major Leetul Gogoi of 53 Rashtriya Rifles was given for his “sustained efforts” […]
Hurriyat leaders call for India-Pak dialogue in civil society meet
The Hurriyat leaders today called for starting a dialogue between India and Pakistan in a meeting with the civil society delegation, which was led by Congress leader and former Minister, Mani Shanker Aiyer. A five member civil society delegation of Centre for Peace and Progress (CFPP) led by Mani Shankar Aiyer which included, O P […]
Indian troops did not target UNMOGIP vehicle, says UN
UN has dismissed the claim by Pakistan that United Nations Military Observers group in India and Pakistan (UNMOGIP) narrowly escaped a firing incident as Indian troops targeted their vehicle while they were visiting the areas along the Pakistani side of Line of Control (LoC). There was ‘no evidence’ of them being targeted, UN Secretary General […]
CM visits various areas in South Kashmir, interacts with people
In a bid to initiate a public outreach, Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti today visited various parts of Kulgam district. She listened to the problems of the people and issued on the spot directions for the redressal of the same. The Chief Minister visited Kellam, Qazigund, Devsar, Mir Bazaar, Your Khushipora and conducted an extensive tour […]
Aiyer meets Mehbooba
A delegation of Centre for Peace and Progress led by former union Minister, Mani Shankar Aiyar met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here this evening. The other members of the delegation comprised O.P. Shah, Kapil Kak, Vinod Sharma and Khalid Tufail. The delegation had an extensive discussion on wide ranging issues pertaining to Jammu & […]
It is a crime, insult to humanity, Pakistan on awarding Gogoi
Pakistan Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Nafees Zakaria on Thursday said that Indian army continues to violate human rights in Jammu and Kashmir. Condemning the Indian Army chief’s Commendation Card to an officer involved in tying up a Kashmiri man to a jeep as human shield, Zakaria said: “Awarding Major Leetul Gogoi, who brazenly used […]
CS approves relief for 20,000 affected farmers
Chief Secretary, B B Vyas Thursday chaired the meeting of the State Executive Committee (SEC) of the State Disaster Response Fund (SDRF) and approved relief in favor of 20,000 affected farmers. The Committee approved the disbursement of ex gratia as per the SDRF norms in favour of over 20,000 farmers, whose crops were damaged in […]
NITT organizes USTTAD Scheme function for upgradation of skills in various trades
National Institute for Technical Trainings (NITT) today organized a function of USTTAD Scheme meant for upgrading the Skill in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development of Minority communities here. The Scheme also aims to preserve rich heritage of Traditional skills by capacity building of Traditional Arts/Craftsmen, to establish linkage of Traditional skills with the global market. It […]
Tulip Garden to be expanded, adorned with new varieties: Govt
Department of Floriculture today organized felicitation function to honor the participants who participated in various competitions held during the Tulip festival-2017. Secretary, Floriculture, Tourism, Parks & Garden and Education Farooq Ahmad Shah was the chief guest on the occasion. Farooq Shah said that the State is bestowed with scenic natural beauty, high mountains, green lush […]