NC protests against Kulgam killings, several detained
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Tuesday carried out a protest march against the Kulgam killings that took place on Sunday following an encounter in Laroo area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. NC General Secretary, Ali Muhammad Sagar, NC provincial President, Nasir Aslam Wani and other senior leaders including Mustafa Kamal, Akbar Lone, Sakeena Itoo and […]
India lodges protest with Pak over killing of 3 soldiers along LoC
New Delhi,(PTI) India summoned a senior official of the Pakistan High Commission here Tuesday and lodged a strong protest over the loss of lives of three of its soldiers during an infiltration bid by Pakistani terrorists in the Sunderbani sector of Jammu and Kashmir two days ago. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), in a statement, […]
JRL march: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce & Industry protest in Lal Chowk, seek tripartite talks
Srinagar: Kashmir Chamber of Commerce and Industry protested in City Center Lal chowk against the Kulgam Killings that have shook the valley and global condemnation poured in. The members of KCCI emerged in Lal chowk, marched holding banners that read ‘We demand structured, meaningfull and effective dialogue between leaders of India , Pakistan and Genuine […]
Introduction of Bhagwat Geeta and Ramayan, Govt withdraws order
Srinagar: The governor administration of Jammu and kashmir has withdrawn the circular issued by the education department regarding introduction of Bhagwat Geeta and Ramayan’s Urdu translation, sources said on Tuesday. According to sources the order has been withdrawn ab initio under the orders of the chief secretary. The governor administration had ordered schools, colleges and […]
Rupee weakens 23 paise to 73.79 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Oct 23 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 23 paise to 73.79 against the US dollar in early trade Tuesday as the American currency strengthened overseas. Dealers attributed the rupee’s fall to increased demand for the US currency from importers and sustained foreign fund outflows. Besides, domestic equity market opening with losses, also weighed on the rupee, […]
JRL march: Yasin Malik detained in Lal chowk
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir liberation Front chairman Yasin Malik was Tuesday arrested near Clock Tower Lal Chowk as he defied restrictions to thwart JRL called Lal chowk march against Kulgam killilngs. “Malik tried to lead a protest march from Hamza Masjid Kokar Bazar Srinagar but was quickly detained by already deployed posse of police,” sources […]
Rajnath Singh to visit J&K today: NC, PDP, JKPCC to submit memorandum
Srinagar: The National Conference Peoplea Democratic Party PDP, and Jammu Kashmir Pradesh Congress Committee will be meeting Home minister Rajnath Singh as he is scheduled to visit the state today. They will submit their memorandum on different issues to the visiting minister. Sources confirmed that the parties will meet Singh Tuesday afternoon. “NC will be […]
Lal Chowk turns into fortress ahead of JRL protest march
Srinagar: Restrictions have been imposed in Seinagar parts to thwart the Joint Resistance Leadership called march to Lal Chowk against Kulgam killings. City centre Lal Chowk has been sealed by the government forces. Police and CRPF troopers have been deployed around Ghanta Ghar to stop people from assemblinfg. Restrictions are in imposition in other city […]
Schools, colleges to remain shut tomorrow in Srinagar
Srinagar: In view of Joint Resistance Leadership’s (JRL) Lal Chowk Chalo programme, the administration has decided to keep the schools and degree colleges shut in Srinagar district on Tuesday. Officials said the decision has been taken as a ‘precautionary measure’ to avoid any law and order situation. The district administration Bandipora has also decided to […]
Oct 23 Assam bandh cannot be allowed: Assam minister
Guwahati,(PTI): Citing a Gauhati High Court ruling, a senior Assam minister said the 12-hour Assam bandh, called by 46 organisations Tuesday, cannot be allowed. The High Court in 2013 had banned bandhs in the state and termed it “unconstitutional and illegal”. The organisations have called the bandh to protest against the Centres bid to […]
