Killing humans is glamorized by ‘democratic leaders’: Malik
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu Kashmir liberation front (JKLF) Muhammad Yasin Malik on Friday said that it is human aptitude and character to whine on sufferings and protest against those who inflict these sufferings. “Kashmiris are being killed, maimed, looted, vandalized, humiliated and tortured by authorities from last many decades and I want to ask them […]
Guv celebrates armed forces flag day
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik celebrated the Armed Forces Flag Day at a function held at the Raj Bhavan here Friday. On the occasion, the Governor made a contribution towards the Armed Forces Flag Day Fund and lauded the bravery, devotion and dedication of the security forces, both during war and in […]
JK govt to create realistic emergency response plan
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir administration will conduct a survey to understand the needs of women and children during natural disasters in the state and help in creating a realistic emergency response plan, an official said Friday. State Disaster Management Director Aamir Ali said a capacity gap analysis will help it understand what is needed […]
Army pays tribute to slain jawan
Srinagar: The Army Friday paid tribute to Gunner Rajesh Kumar, who was killed in cross border fire in Macchil sector of north Kashmir. General Officer Commanding of Chinar Corps Lt Gen A K Bhatt led all ranks in paying homage to Kumar on behalf of the nation, an official said. Representatives from other security agencies […]
Surrendered militant among 3 drug smugglers held
Jammu: Three alleged drug smugglers, including a surrendered militant, were arrested on Friday with heroin worth at least rupees four crore in the international market, police said. The accused were identified as Ali Mohmmad alais Ishaq, a former member of Al-Barq terror outfit, Sohial Ahmed and Pradeep Kumar, they said. Three members of an inter-state […]
Leave complex issues for elected government to decide upon: NC tells Guv
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference on Thursday asserted that the governor administration should refrain from making changs in the state juvenile law. “As reported by some media, Governor Administration is mulling change in the juvenile justice laws. We however, urge the incumbent governor administration to have wider consultations on the issue. The governor should […]
Er Rasheed leads protest on eve of anniversary of Babri Masjid’s demolition
Handwara: Awami Itehaad Party (AIP) president, Engineer Abdul Rasheed Sheikh on Thursday carried out a protest march in Handwara on eve of 26th anniversary of demolition of Babri Masjid. The protesters as per a statement issued here were carrying placards in solidarity with Indian Muslims and against Right Wing Hindu extremists, passed through main market […]
Shop gutted in fire incident at Sopore
Sopore: A shop was damaged in an overnight fire incident at Sopore in North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, police said. They said that the shop owned by Fayaz Ahmad at Khankha Mohalla of Sopore was damaged completely in a fire mishap at around 1 AM.
Fire guts shop in Tral
Kar Irshad Tral: Fire broke out in a cosmetic and readymade garments shop at the main market in Tral town of District Pulwama during the intervening night of December 5-6 resulting in the total damage to the shop. According to locals, they saw flames and smoke coming out of the shop at around 11.30 PM […]
Ex-MLA’s evicted from MLA hostel, Councilors, Corporators let in
Srinagar: Ex-MLAs including the MLAs of recently dissolved assembly were on Thursday evicted from MLA Hostel Srinagar on the directions of Governor Satya Pal Malik and Chief Secretary BVR Subramanyam. Former speaker assembly and senior National Conference (NC) leader Mohammad Akbar Lone has condemned the eviction of Ex-MLAs and termed the action illegal and unlawful, […]
