Pro-freedom leader’s killing ‘most atrocious act of state repression’: Malik
Srinagar: Terming the killing of Mir Hafiz-u-Allah as ‘most atrocious and naked act of state repression and a personal loss’, Chairman of Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF), Muhammad Yasin Malik Tuesday said that “nation of Kashmir has lost a prudent voice, a humble son of the soil and brave resistance leader whose absence will […]
Murder of Mir Hafizullah handiwork of hidden hands: JKDFP
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP) Tuesday strongly condemned what they termed as brutal and inhuman killing of Tehreek-e-Hurriyat district president for Anantnag Mir Hafizullah. The amalgam as per a statement issued here said that it was the handiwork of hidden hands who have been killing pro-freedom people over the years. The spokesperson […]
Guv greets people on Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi eve
Jammu: Governor Satya Pal Malik Tuesday greeted the people of Jammu and Kashmir on the eve of Eid-i-Milad-un-Nabi. He expressed hope that the occasion would be the harbinger of harmony, peace, progress and prosperity in the state. In his message, the governor observed that Islam teaches people the values of brotherhood, simplicity, compassion and morality, […]
Cop, who attempted suicide, succumbs to injuries
Srinagar: A policeman, who had allegedly shot himself over a family issue at the official residence of the Director General of Police (DGP) here, died at a hospital Tuesday, police said. Head Constable Subash Chander was on duty at the official residence of the DGP at Bikram Chowk when, it is suspected, he attempted suicide […]
23-year old youth found hanging
Srinagar: A body of a 23-year old youth was recovered from Brass area in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on Tuesday. Reports said that the dead body of Fayaz Ahmad Dar, 23, was recovered from Brass area of Arizal, after locals spotted it hanging from a wallnut tree. A police officer also confirmed the incident and […]
Here is a village in Bijbehara with no drinking water supply
Anantnag: At a time when the authorities are claiming to have taken steps to ensure safe drinking water to the people, a village in South Kashmir’s Anantnag district is a glaring example of official apathy as the successive regimes so far have utterly failed to ensure drinking water supply to the villagers. Residents of Kathoo […]
Newly elected trade president takes oath
Sopore: The newly elected president of Traders federation of Sopore, Qazi Hashmatullah Hashmie on Monday took the oath of office at Welkin school Sopore. On the occasion, District Development Commissioner (DDC) Baramulla, Dr. Nasir Ahmad Naqash was the Chief Guest. Other dignitaries including SSP Sopore Javid Iqbal, ADC Sopore Ashiq Hussain Lilly, SDPO Sopore Mashkoor […]
NC’s women wing protests against frequent power cuts
Srinagar: The women’s wing of National Conference (NC) on Monday staged a protest against the Governor led administration in Jammu and Kashmir here. The NC’s women wing headed by MLA Habba Kadal, Shameema Firdous carried out a protest rally from NC party headquarters Nawa-i-Subh to Polo View. The women protesters raised slogans against the Governor […]
Khanday’s demise mourned
Srinagar: Various politicians have mourned the demise of former Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir Mohammad Iqbal Khanday who passed away on Monday morning. Former Chief Minister and President Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Mehbooba Mufti mentioned that Mohammad Iqbal Khandey was a simple person easy to get along with and totally dedicated to his job. […]
KAS officers Association condoles Khanday’s demise
Srinagar: The KAS officer’s Association expressed grief over the sad demise of former Chief Secretary J&K State Mohammad Iqbal Khanday(IAS). In a condolence meeting convened by its President Tasaduq Hussain Mir today at Civil Secretariat Jammu ,the Office bearers of the KAS Officers Association and various other officers attending the meeting expressed grief and shock […]
