KP’s demand creation of a separate township within Kashmir
New Delhi: Some members of the Kashmiri Pandit community gathered at the Raj Ghat here Saturday to mark the 29th anniversary of their forced exile from Kashmir and demanded creation of a separate township in the valley for them. They took an oath to return to Kashmir Valley and appealed to the government to fulfill […]
Two PDS department officials charged in bribery case
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir Anti-Corruption Bureau filed charge sheet against two officials of the consumer affairs and public distribution (CAPD) department in a bribery case on Saturday. The charge sheet against then tehsil supply officer Nazir Ahmad Wani and then storekeeper Farooq Ahmad Mir was filed in the court of the special judge (anti-corruption) […]
Kidnapped minor girl recovered, one arrested
Jammu: A minor girl, who was allegedly kidnapped by a man in Rajouri district, was recovered, police said. The father of the 17-year-old girl from Darhal village had alleged in his police complaint that Mohammad Shafiq of Dhangri area of Rajouri had kidnapped his daughter, they said. A case was registered and during the course […]
Sapphire smuggler arrested
Banihal: An alleged sapphire smuggler has been arrested and 63 pieces of the precious gemstone were recovered from his possession here, police said Saturday. Mohammad ShafiZargar, a resident of Kishtwar town, was seen moving suspiciously at T-Chowk when coming from Banihal Railway Station last evening, a police official said. A case under Sapphire Act was […]
Dadsara residents lock receiving station to protest against inadequate electricity
Pulwama: Anguished over the frequent and unscheduled power cuts, the residents of Dadsara area of Tral in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Friday locked down the power receiving station in their area as a mark of protest against the Power Development Department (PDD). A large number of people assembled in main chowk Dadsara and marched […]
Police seeks help to trace missing woman
Sopore: Police on Friday sought help of general public to trace out a missing woman identified as Saleema Begum, wife of Tariq Ahmad Sheikh of Behrampora Rafiabad (35 years). Tariq Ahmad Sheikh, son of Abdul Gani Sheikh of Behrampora Rafiabad reported at Police Post Watergam that his wife is missing from 13 January 2019. “After […]
Dy Mayor welcomes Governor’s offer to Hurriyat
Visits ailing wife of jailed Hurriyat leaders
Srinagar: Deputy Mayor Srinagar, Sheikh Mohammad Imran on Friday welcomed the Governor Satya Pal Malik’s offer to Hurriyat, saying that there should be genuine Confidence-Building Measures to create a peaceful environment in the state. In a statement issued here, Imran also said that he visited the family of jailed Hurriyat Conference (M) spokesman Shahid-ul-Islam and […]
JRL calls from shutdown in Srinagar areas, other places from Jan 21
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Friday called for a complete shutdown in Srinagar areas on Jan 21, Handwara on Jan 25 and in Kupwara on January 27 to protest against the massacres at these respective places. JRL comprising of Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Mirwaiz Muhammad Umer Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik termed massacres in […]
Hurriyat activist’s family accuses forces of harassment
Anantnag: The villagers of Wuranhal area of South Kashmir’s Anantnag district Friday staged a protest against ‘harassment and vandalization’ by forces during a nocturnal raid. The protesters said that combined forces including Army, SOG and CRPF raided the house of Haji Abdul Razaq Dar during the dead of the night. “The forces were looking for […]
Hurriyat (G) protests against ‘ill-treatment’ to inmates
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (G) leaders and activists on Friday held protests after congregational prayers in Hyderpora against the prolonged detention and the ‘ill-treatment meted out to Hurriyat leaders’ especially deteriorating health condition of Hurriyat leader Peer Saifullah in Tihar jail. The amalgam spokesman in a statement issued here said that a protest was organized at […]
