Section 144 to remain imposed around Budgam exam centers
Budgam: The District Magistrate Budgam today issued an order to impose restrictions under section-144 CrPC in and around the examination centers for the forth-coming 10th and 12thexaminations. In order to ensure smooth conduct of the forth-coming Secondary School (class-10th) examination annual regular from November- 2 and Secondary Part-II (class 12th) examination annual regular fromNovember 1 […]
Political parties hail announcement of dialogue on Kashmir
Srinagar: CPI (M) State general secretary M Y Tarigami said that the announcement by the centre though delayed, however, the move is appropriate. “Government of India delayed the announcement of starting a dialogue process on Kashmir, but finally realised that Kashmir is a political issue which needs political resolution,” Tarigami said. Tarigami, who is the […]
JRL concerned over plight of Kashmiri prisoners
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Monday expressed serious concern over the plight of hundreds of Kashmiri prisoners lodged in various jails in and outside the State stating that ill treatment is being meted out to them across the jails. The JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik as per the […]
Mirwaiz grieved over demise of Late Gani Lone’s daughter
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq has expressed grief and sorrow over the sad demise of the daughter of Shaheed-e-Hurriyat late Khawja Abdul Gani Lone and sister of Hurriyat Executive member Bilal Gani Lone. Mirwaiz while expressing sympathies with the bereaved family prayed for the departed soul. Mirwaiz due to his house confinement […]
BA Bla re-elects Adv Abdul Salam as President, Mir Kasir as Gen Secy
Baramulla: Bar Association Baramulla on Monday declared results of its elections in which senior Advocate, Abdul Salam Rather has been re-elected as President while young advocate Mir Kasir has been re-elected as General Secretary for the second consecutive term. As per a statement of Bar Association Baramulla, the Election Commissioner, Advocate G.N Ahsan said that […]
Drug peddler with poppy straw held in Qazigund
Srinagar: Continuing its campaign, “War on Drugs” against drug menace, the Kulgam Police on Monday claimed to have arrested a drug peddler and recovered four kilograms of poppy straw from his possession. As per the statement issued here, the spokesman said that during the random checking, under the supervision of SHO Qazigund Sahil Mahajan (DySP […]
Minister visits Kashmir Cloth Mill
Srinagar: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari, today visited the Kashmir Cloth Mill at Zainakote Industrial Estate to inspect the manufacturing of schools uniforms for public schools here. The Minister was accompanied by Secretary School Education, Farooq Ahmad Shah, Director School Education Kashmir, Dr G.N Itoo, Special Project Director of Sarwa Siksha Abhiyan, Dr […]
PHD delegation calls upon JK Bank Chairman
Srinagar: A delegation of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) Kashmir Chapter today called upon the Chairman and CEO J&K Bank Parvez Ahmed at Corporate Headquarters. The Chairman held an elaborate meeting with the members led by Chambers’ Chairman PHDCCI Mushtaq Ahmed Chaya during which a number of issues pertaining to trade and […]
Dineshwar Sharma meets Rajnath Singh after being appointed govt’s interlocutor for Kashmir
Former IB Director Dineshwar Sharma today met Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh after being appointed govt’s interlocutor for Kashmir. He said that his priority would be to restore peace in the state and find a permanent solution to the problem. “The priority is to restore peace in Jammu and Kashmir and find a permanent solution. The rank does not matter as the Government […]
Man shot at by militants in Shopian
Shopian: Unidentified gunmen fired upon person in Shopian district, He had been identified as Mohammad Maqbool Bhat residence of Battmurran Keller Shopian. The bullet hit his left leg leaving him in pool of blood. He was shifted nearby hospital for treatment. After this firing incident whole area of was cordon off by Goverment forces.