Pre-GST PEW Survey could reinforce hawkish stand on Kashmir
SRINAGAR: If the PEW research findings are any pointer towards policymaking in Delhi, the society in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the government, will have to work overtime to ensure a perception shift. The survey finding by the American public charity, recently released, is supportive of a harsh military use in Kashmir and completely a negative […]
Pain and passion, Kashmir had it on full display on Sunday
SRINAGAR: The strife ridden Kashmir has always been exhibiting both sides of the coin, a dichotomy of sorts so endemic to the conflict places. On Sunday it was on full display. Hours after six militants were gunned down in one of the biggest operations of the recent days, the Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) called for a […]
Govt to introduce ‘Agri-Tourism’ to boost tourism sector
SRINAGAR: The state government is contemplating to introduce ‘Agri Tourism’ in the state. Principal Secretary to Government, Agriculture Production Department, Sundeep Kumar Nayak said that “Agri-Tourism” will shortly be introduced in Valley to boost the agriculture and tourism sectors here. Speaking during a review meeting held here, Sundeep said that every district has a unique […]
Cordon and search operation launched in Samboora Pulwama
A cordon and search operation was launched in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, reports said. According to the reports, government forces launched a cordon and search operation in Akramdar Mohalla of Sambooora village following the inputs about the presence of militants in the area. Sources said that forces have inputs about the possible presence of 2 […]
Govt working out ‘jobs’ for pellet victims
SRINAGAR: In a bid to rediscover the erstwhile ‘healing touch’, the government is contemplating providing a job to persons who were blinded by pellets in 2016 and earlier, official sources said. “The issues of victims of violence are being looked after from the Chief Ministers office and there has been some way-forward on that,” one […]
Tufail Mattoo killing: Court hears petition against crime branch’s closure report
Srinagar: A court here party heard arguments in a petition, seeking dismissal of a closure report filed by Crime Branch in the case of 17-year-old Tufail Mattoo’s killing allegedly in police action in 2010. Tufail was returning home from tuition on June 11, 2010, when a teargas shell, fired allegedly by police, hit him on […]
110 of 190 militants killed during encounters were foreigners: Forces
SRINAGAR: Ruling out hand of Islamic State in the recent Zakura shootout, top army, police and paramilitary forces Sunday asserted that the situation in Jammu and Kashmir has improved after repeated operations launched by the security forces saw killing of 190 militants in the current year in the valley. As many as 190 militants were killed in […]
Three JeM militants arrested in Budgam
Srinagar: Three militants of Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) outfit were arrested in Budgam district of Central Kashmir. Acting on a specific input about the movement of militants in Budgam Town, a joint Naka (checkpoint) was established by Budgam police, 53 RR and 43 Bn CRPF at Chadoora-Budgam road. During the Naka checking, a suspicious vehicle was spotted […]
Former IAS officer spills the beans
Srinagar: Perhaps what could turn out to be a major embarrassment for the ruling class, a retired woman IAS officer has openly talked about various ‘scandals’ and divulged details about how people in the state of Jammu and Kashmir are taken for a ride. The former bureaucrat and first woman IAS officer in the […]
Supreme Court asks Centre to ‘positively’ file status report on foreign prisoners
New Delhi: The Supreme Court has asked the government of India (GoI) to “positively” file a report before it on the latest status of foreign nationals, including those from Pakistan, languishing in jails after having served their full sentence, a report said. According to a New Delhi based news gathering agency, a bench comprising Justices […]