Panthers Party to test waters in all six constituencies in JK
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) will contest all the six Lok Sabha constituencies in the state, a party leader said on Wednesday. “JKNPP will contest all the six seats in J&K. It shall declare its candidates on March 23, 24, 25 and 26 for all the six seats in Jammu, Kashmir […]
Govt Hr Sec Rahmoo, Pulwama doesn’t teach crucial subjects, students suffer
Two higher secondary schools in the district headless
Pulwama: Students at a local higher secondary school here in Rahmoo village of this south Kashmir district complain the institute lacks several subjects, making them to suffer a lot. They said the Government Higher Secondary Rahmoo Pulwama was upgraded from high school to higher secondary in 2003; however, the school still lacks many crucial subjects […]
‘OGW’ escapes from Srinagar court, searches launched
Srinagar: An “over-ground worker (OGW) of the militants fled from Srinagar court on Tuesday afternoon. Reports said that Ishfaq Ahmad Rah of Qaimoh Kulgam was being brought to Srinagar court from sub-jail Mattan for judicial remand when he managed to escape. A police officer said that the OGW managed to escape from the court premises […]
Students at KU stage protests, class work suspended in IUST
Srinagar: The custodial killing of a teacher in Awantipora on Tuesday triggered student protests in Kashmir University (KU) besides suspension of class work and postponement of exams at the Islamic University of Science and Technology (IUST), Awantipora. An official said the authorities in IUST on Tuesday morning notified postponement of exams and stopped playing of […]
9 KAS officers transferred
Srinagar: Nine KAS officers were transferred on Tuesday in the interest of administration following a concurrence of Election Commission of India conveyed by the CEO J&K. According to an order issued here, Tasaduq Jeelani (KAS), awaiting orders of adjustment in the General Administration Department, has been posted as Managing Director, J&K Housing Board. Rakesh Kumar […]
Army holds meet with SIDCO management to sensitise them on security issues
Srinagar: The Army Tuesday held a meeting with management of the Jammu and Kashmir State Industrial Development Corporation and factory owners of Lassipora industrial estate in Pulwama district to sensitise them on various security issues including presence of foreigners posed as labourers there. “In continuation of relentless efforts to establish peace and building a positive […]
Custodial death triggers spontaneous shutdown
Srinagar: The custodial death of a private school teacher from South Kashmir’s Pulwama district Tuesday triggered a spontaneous shutdown at many places including the Old city areas here. A spontaneous shutdown was observed in Old City areas here soon after the news about the death of a youth in custody spread. Reports said that all […]
Clean the country, state of communal yolk: Farooq tells workers
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah on Tuesday asserted party’s resolve to fight against machinations aimed at obliterating the special identity and integrity of the state saying with active support of people National Conference will never allow such intrigues to get materialized. Addressing working committee meeting of Srinagar district here at […]
Chattisinghpora massacre: Delay in justice leads to disillusionment among Sikhs, says APSCC
Srinagar: On the anniversary of Chattisinghpora massacre, the Sikh body on Tuesday expressed dismay over the delay in justice to the families of 35 Sikh families who were killed at Chattisinghpora in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district on March 20, 2000. All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee (APSCC) Chairman Jagmohan Singh Raina in a statement issued here […]
Sehrai condemns custodial death of Rizwan
Srinagar: Tehreek-e-Hurriyat (TeH) chairman Mohammad Ashraf Sehrai has strongly condemned the custodial death of Awantipora school teacher Rizwan Pandit and expressed his deep anguish over the “cold blooded murder”. “Such brutality is unjustified and has no place in civilized democracies,” Sehrai said in a statement issued here. He said that harassment of innocent Kashmiris by […]
