Butchers in Verinag pollute Jhelum water in absence of a slaughter house
Rouf Wani Anantnag: The lack of a slaughter house in Verinag area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district is causing a tremendous damage to the ecology of River Jhelum. The butchers in the area are polluting the River Jhelum while the authorities are acting as mute spectator as they are taking no action in this regard. […]
PHE supplies ‘contaminated’ water to Anantnag villages
Accusing the Public Health Engineering (PHE) department for ignoring their plights, the residents of several villages in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district here have demanded immediate redressal of their grievances. The residents of Shangus, Wangam, Khundroo and other villages told ‘Kashmir Vision’ that they are being forced to drink unfiltered and contaminated water, which poses a […]
JKCCI calls for Jammu bandh on September 18
Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries, Saturday called for Jammu bandh on September 18 (Monday). As per reports the business representatives alleged that government has failed to address the aspirations of the business community and the public at large. They alleged that BJP ministers have failed to fulfill their promises made with the people of […]
HCBA President Main Qayoom reaches back to Srinagar, lawyers resume work
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association president Mian Abdul Qayoom on Saturday reached back to Srinagar. Qayoom was summoned by NIA to New Delhi in alleged funding case. With Qayoom back, The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (JKHCBA) Srinagar has decided to resume court work today. The office bearers of the […]
Delhi Court extends custody of alleged stone pelters
Patiala House Court in New Delhi on Saturday extended the police custody of Kamran Yousuf and Javed Ahmad Bhat by four days. The duo was produced before Patiala House Court as their 10 days police custody ended today. According to the reports, National Investigation Agency had sought further 7 days police custody of the two […]
Manmohan Singh-led Congress panel arrives in Srinagar
A Congress delegation led by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh along with P Chidambaram, Gh Nabi Azad and Ambika Soni arrived in Srinagar on Saturday for a series of meetings on the current situation in Kashmir, reports said. The delegation held an Extended Executive Meeting in Srinagar after they arrived here from Jammu. The Congress’s […]
Forces thrash drivers in Awantipora
The Central Reserve Police Force patrolling party on Saturday allegedly thrashed two Somu drivers near police station Awantipora in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district. Following this the drivers association protested against the highhandedness of CRPF personnel and have demanded action against the responsible officials. More details are awaited.
Afghan Taliban announces support for Pakistan against foreign aggression
The Afghan Taliban have announced that they would support Pakistan against any threat by the Trump administration, The Dawn reported. Afghan Taliban pledged to stand by the Pakistani government in case of any aggressive design pursued by the United States against the country, According to the statement, the Ittehad Ulema-i-Afghanistan — a little-known entity — […]
India slams OIC for comments on Kashmir issue
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India, Pak trade heavy fire in Jammu
India and Pakistan armies on Saturday exchanged heavy fire and shelling along the international border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir. An official said Pakistani Rangers targeted Indian positions, killing livestock and damaging several properties. The rangers resorted to shelling and firing in Arnia sub-sector of Jammu district using mortars, automatics and small arms around midnight, […]