KU controller says exams as per schedule today
Srinagar: The Kashmir University’s controller examination on Monday said that “everything will be alright” in Kashmir Valley and as such examination will be held as per schedule. When contacted about comments on students demand for postponement of examinations scheduled for 5th of March in wake of the strike by transporters among others, Prof Farooq Ahmad […]
Poor network connectivity irks Pulwama, Shopian villagers
Pulwama/Shopian: Inhabitants of almost a dozen villages of Southern Kashmir here have complained of poor network connectivity and low internet speed in their areas, alleging it to be a reason of immense hardships. Residents of Niloora, Hajidarpora, Allaiepora Nowpowa, Awdoora, Gadbug, Bhatnoor and Armula in Pulwama district and Safanagri, Babpora, Durpora, Reshiepora, Bandpawa and Thokerpora […]
People in JK united in favour of Article 35A: Azad
Jammu: Senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad on Saturday voiced support for Article 35A that gives special rights and privileges to the citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. “The people of Jammu, Ladakh and Kashmir are united in favour of continuation of the constitutional provision…. Don’t make it an issue of one region or Hindu versus […]
NC rallies across JK to protest GoI’ s decision
Amendments to constitution ‘blatant violation of Article 370’
Srinagar: National Conference (NC) on Saturday carried out a protest rally across the state to express dismay over the union cabinet’s decision of bringing amendments to the constitution applicable to J&K Order of 1954. The regional mainstream political party termed the amendment as ‘a blatant violation of Article 370’. The main protest rally in this […]
We will be kicked out of our homes if we don’t resist onslaught on our rights: Geelani
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman Syed Ali Geelani, Saturday said that people in general and pro-freedom camp in particular need to put a collective narrative against the government banning Jamaat-e-Islami. Commenting on gag of age old religo-political organization Jamaat-e-Islami, Geelani as per a statement issued here said, “If we turn a blind eye to the […]
LeT militant held in Srinagar
Srinagar: A suspected Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant, who was allegedly involved in a weapon-snatching case, was arrested here on Friday, police said. Acting on a tip-off, a special team of the Srinagar police apprehended a person near Bone and Joint Hospital at Barzulla, a police spokesperson said. The accused has been identified as Showket Ahmed Khan […]
Villagers of 50 hamlets suffer in absence of a bridge
Pulwama: At least fifty villages of Southern Kashmir’s Pulwama district are facing immense hardships in absence of a vital bridge at Trichal village. The bridge was damaged in 2014 floods that hit Kashmir and lead to huge losses here. The construction of the bridge was started years ago but is still incomplete, therefore leaving thousands […]
Removal of Art 35-A, 370 will be made in dramatic manner, apprehends JRL
Condemns GoI's decision of banning JeI
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) Friday condemned what they termed as ‘authoritarian and arbitrary’ decision of Government of India banning Jamat-e-Islami J&K after a crackdown on its cadres and rampant arrests. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Mohammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement issued here said that Jamat-e-Islami has been running […]
BJP govt clearing way for revoking Art 35A, 370: Hakeem Yaseen
Srinagar: Peoples Democratic Front (PDF) President and former MLA Khansahib, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen Friday said the Governor administration must leave the decisions of extending two central constitutional amendments to Jammu and Kashmir to elected government. Hakeem was reacting to Government of India’s decision of extending two central constitutional amendments to Jammu and Kashmir on recommendations […]
Ban on Jamaat-e-Islami in JK another example of muscular approach: Mehbooba
Srinagar: PDP president Mehbooba Mufti Friday condemned the Centre’s decision to ban the Jamaat-e-Islami Jammu and Kashmir, saying it was another example of “muscular approach” of the central government to deal with a political issue of the state. “Democracy is a battle of ideas, crackdown followed by banning of Jammat Islami (JK) is condemnable, another […]
