Mannan Wani killing: Amid pro-freedom slogans IUST students protests in varsity campus

Srinagar: Scores of students of Islamic University of Science and Technology Awantipora on Tuesday protested in the varsity campus against the killing of slain scholar turned militant Mannan Wani and his accomplice. Witnesses said that the students of various departments of the varsity assembled in the varsity campus and later amid massive pro freedom and anti […]

Manan Wani killing: Omar reminds Mehbooba of ‘they aren’t coming out to buy milk or toffees’ comment

Srinagar: After former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister and Peoples Democratic Party [resident Mehbooba Mufti described slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Manan Wani a “victim of relentless violence in Kashmir”, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah Monday accused her of showing “fake sympathy”, saying it worked in the past but would not work now. “How short Ms […]

Kashmir municipal polls: Only 2 of 8 municipalities go for polls in last phase, rest remain uncontested

Srinagar: Polling will be held only for two municipalities — Ganderbal and parts of Srinagar Municipal Corporation (SMC) — in the fourth and last phase of civic elections on Tuesday in Kashmir, which has seen a dismal voter turnout of 6.7 per cent so far. Reports said that out of eight municipalities, which were scheduled to […]

0.4 percent turnout in Srinagar, 3.4 percent in Ganderbal in first 2 hours of voting in final phase of ULB polls

Srinagar: The voting in last of the 4-phased election to Urban Local Body started on dull note in Srinagar and Ganderbal, only two districts going to polling, in first two hours on Saturday. According to election authorities, Srinagar recorded 0.4 per cent turnout and Ganderbal had 3.4 percent votes cast from 6 to 8 a.m. […]

Diesel crosses Rs 80 mark in Chennai, petrol nears Rs 89 in Mumbai

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices surged up again on Tuesday. At Rs 80.04, diesel price stood the highest in Chennai among the four metros. Diesel prices also observed an upward surge in Delhi and Mumbai. In Mumbai, diesel price stood at Rs 79.35 per litre after an increase of 24 paise. In the national […]

CRPF vehicle hits private car in Lalchowk, accident leads to clashes in city centre

Srinagar: Clashes erupted in city centre Lal Chowk this evening after an Alto car was hit by a CRPF vehicle on Maulana Azad Road Near Fancy Fabrics showroom. Witnesses said that clashes broke out between people around and CRPF personnel after the family in the private car entered into an argument with the forces personnel. Forces reports said used […]

Snow-rainfall predicted in Valley on Tuesday

Srinagar: Light to moderate rain or snow could occur on Tuesday in the summer capital, Srinagar, where minimum temperature has hit the below normal level though the maximum temperature on Monday was slightly up. A Met department spokesman said here this evening that light to moderate rain, snow or thundershowers could occur in Srinagar during […]

Governor’s remarks on autonomy unfortunate: NC

'Art 35-A and Art 370 are the articles of faith for the party'  

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday termed Governor Satiya Pal Malik’s remarks rejecting autonomy as unfortunate and sneering. Addressing a gathering of party functionaries here at party headquarters, Nawa e Subah, Additional General Secretary Sheikh Mustafa Kamal said, “Governor’s remarks over autonomy shows the arrogance of power, are unacceptable and can become a […]

Intimidating innocent Kashmiri students a matter of concern, says NC

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Monday expressed concern over the harassment of innocent Kashmir students studying at Aligarh Muslim University and other educational institutions in Punjab and other states. In a statement issued from party headquarters Nawa e Subah, General Secretary Haji Ali Muhammad Sagar sought strict action against those found involved in […]