Alienation among educated youth gravitating them towards militancy: NC

Srinagar: National Conference on Tuesday expressed concern over the existing alienation in the educated youth of Kashmir, which it said is gravitating them towards militancy. In a statement issued here, NC South Zone President Dr Bashir Ahmad Veeri said that the youth of Kashmir have become prime targets of those who pursue chauvinistic nationalism across […]
Mehbooba displaying ‘fake sympathy’, says Omar

Srinagar: After former Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Mehbooba Mufti described slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Manan Wani a “victim of relentless violence”, National Conference (NC) vice-president Omar Abdullah accused her of showing “fake sympathy”, saying it worked in the past but would not work now. “How short Ms Mufti’s memory is! She forgets that she […]
Diesel crosses Rs 80 mark yet again, petrol nears Rs 89

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices surged up again on Tuesday. At Rs 80.04, diesel price stood the highest in Chennai among the four metros. Diesel prices also observed an upward surge in Delhi and Mumbai. In Mumbai, diesel price stood at Rs 79.35 per litre after an increase of 24 paise. In the national […]
Abdullah’s condole demise of party worker

Srinagar: National Conference President Farooq Abdullah and vice President Omar Abdullah on Tuesday expressed profound grief and sorrow over the demise of renowned political and social activist from Loiser Srigufwara, Pahalgam Ghulam Rasool Bhat Jamaal. Both leaders paid glowing tributes to the departed soul who was actively associated with National Conference from 1977 till the […]
42 employees suspended in Shopian

SHOPIAN: The District Administration Shopian Tuesday ordered suspension of 42 government officials, an official spokesman said here. He said that 4 officials of CPO Shopian, 2 officials of CEO, 2 officials of DPO, 4 officials of CPO, 8 Officials of D.C Office and 19 officials of Food and Civil Supplies, District Statistical & Evaluation Office […]
Withholding of admit cards: SFFC serves notice to DPS Baramulla

Srinagar: The School Fee Fixation Committee (SFFC) has served a show cause notice to the management of Delhi Public School (DPS) Baramulla for denying admit cards to students ahead of their examinations. The notice was served after a complaint was registered with SFFC by parents that management of DPS Baramulla had denied admit cards of […]
UP minister favours restrictions for anti-national activities

Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh minister Siddharth Nath Singh said Tuesday restrictions should be placed on those indulging in anti-national activities, days after three Kashmiri students of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) were booked for allegedly trying to hold a prayer meeting for a slain terrorist. “The government is with the innocent people. But restrictions should be […]
Right wing activists demand sedition case against Mehbooba
Jammu: Activists of Shiv Sena Dogra Front (SSDF) Tuesday staged a protest here, demanding registration of a sedition case against former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti for saying slain Hizbul Mujahideen commander Manan Wani was a “victim of relentless violence”. Led by their leader Ashok Gupta, dozens of SSDF activists took out a rally from Rani […]
Negligence of duty: 2 PHE officials suspended

SRINAGAR: The Government Tuesday suspended Assistant Executive Engineer and Establishment Clerk of PHE Division, Budgam for online registration of Casual, Seasonal Labours/Workers (CSLWs) engaged on need-based for a limited period before 2009 against the norms. According to the order issued by Secretary PHE and I&FC: “in pursuance of the provisions of Rule 31 of J&K […]
Ensure Kashmiri students’ safety outside the state: Tarigami to Centre

Jammu: Senior CPI(M) leader M Y Tarigami Monday alleged that a hate campaign has been unleashed against Kashmiri students in the country and asked the Centre to take steps to ensure their safety outside the state. He urged the Centre to initiate criminal proceedings against people found guilty of harassing Kashmiri students in different parts […]