PDP questions army’s action of rewarding major Gogoi
Ruling PDP on Tuesday questioned the army’s move of ‘honoring’ the army major who violated human rights by using a civilian as human shield. The party termed the move as ‘not proper’ and said that the State government wants the incident to be investigated. “If the government forces violate human rights, action should be taken […]
Bear attacks, kills toddler in Tral
A toddler was Tuesday killed in Midoora village of Tral area of South Kashmir’s Pulwama district after he was attacked by a wild bear in the premises of his home. The four-year-old boy identified as Qamar-ud-Din, son of Muhammad Sadiq of Gujjar Basti, Midora in Tral was playing in the premises of his home when […]
Indian Army has no respect for Human lives: Shabir Shah
Chairman of Democratic Freedom Party (DFP) Shabir Ahmad Shah on Tuesday said that international human rights organizations should take serious note human rights abuses committed by Indian Army in Kashmir. In a statement the incarcerated the leader said the world community should take note of how Indian army plays with the lives of civilians […]
Govt to spend 6000 Cr on highway up gradation
Minister of Public Works Naeem Akhtar today said that work on two new highways in the State would begin soon and it will not only enhance the connectivity but increase expertise and competence of Roads and Buildings Department. The Minister was speaking at a meeting to review the status of work on two new […]
Honoring army officer is shameful, looking towards ICJ to intervene: Hurriyat
Terming the honoring of an Indian army officer accused of using a civilian as human shield as a shameful act, Hurriyat today said that they are looking of International Court of Justice to intervene. “Honoring such an officer clearly vindicates our claim that this is state sponsored policy and if not stopped it will prove […]
NC vows to protect the special status of J&K
National Conference today vowed to protect the special status of Jammu and Kashmir provided by Article 370 of Indian constitution in a meeting convened at Party headquarters in Srinagar. The Party session chaired by party General Secretary Ali Mohammad Sagar, comprised of provincial, President, Zonal Presidents, District Presidents, PP Womens Wing and PP Youth […]
News Channels Go Rowdy about Kashmir
National media—particularly the news channels—these days are airing debates that usually turn noisy, and end up discussing nothing. The burning topics in these debates are: the recent ‘Sting Op’ on three Separatist leaders of Kashmir by a national news channel and the recent development where the Army Major Nitin Gogoi, who used a Budgam man […]
Human shield issue: AIP chief flays honouring of Major Gogoi
AIP supremo and MLA Langate, Er Rasheed, on Tuesday, criticised the honouring of Major Leetu Gogoi by Army, who had used Farooq Dar as a human shield. He said that instead of punishing, Army is honouring those who are violating human rights. Awarding a criminal minded Army officer is shameful, it has shaken the faith […]
Tranquil, conducive atmosphere imperative for academic excellence: Minister
Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, on Tuesday underlined the significance of a conducive and tranquil atmosphere for imparting quality education in Schools. Bukhari was addressing a review meeting convened to take stock of school education sector of Shopian and Pulwama districts. The meeting was attended by Minister of State for Forest, Ecology and […]
Singh directs to expedite Kupwara developmental works
Deputy Chief Minister, Dr. Nirmal Singh today directed the officers for ensuring that the pace of developmental works being undertaken in the state are expedited with strict adherence to the stipulated timelines for their completion. He also asked for exploring the possibility of providing the basic amenities to the people living in rural and […]