Women NC leader asks people to vote in large numbers
AKHNOOR: National Conference (NC) Provincial Vice President Vijay Laxmi Dutta on Thursday called for massive participation of the people in the ongoing elections to Lok Sabha, saying duty has cast upon the secular people of the state to isolate divisive forces, as politics of hate is against the inclusive ethos of Jammu and Kashmir. “The […]
DGP interacts with police personnel at Handwara, reviews arrangements for polls
Says our priority is to provide safe and secure environment
Jammu: In view of the upcoming Lok Saba General elections, Director General of Police Jammu and Kashmir, Dilbag Singh visited North Kashmir’s Police District Handwara and reviewed the security arrangement in the area. DGP was on third day visit to districts of North Kashmir to review the security arrangements put in place for upcoming Lok […]
Women’s college students resist move to shift them to new campus at Zakura
Srinagar: The students of New Women College Srinagar on Wednesday staged a protest against the government’s decision to shift them to other colleges operating in the city. Scores of students assembled at Press Enclave and staged a protest against the government’s decision. The students said they were enrolled in New Women’s College Srinagar but were […]
Wasawhal-Hajipora road in shambles, authorities turn a blind eye
Shopian: Residents of Wasawhal, Shangran check, TungdanKharwar, Chotigam and its adjacent areas in Watchi constituency of Shopian district are up in arms against the Road and Building department (R&B) for failing to macadamise the Wasawhal-Hajipora road from the last 15 years. According to the locals the road is in shambles and authorities have turned a […]
Bad roads, unregulated traffic creating hurdles for school children: PSAJK
Asks Govt to apply ‘odd-even’ scheme in Kashmir as well
Srinagar: Private Schools Association of Jammu and Kashmir (PSAJK) Wednesday criticised government over its ‘inability and inaction to regulate the chaotic traffic and repair the broken roads in Kashmir, due to which lakhs of children are suffering every day.’ The Association in a statement issued here said that the commuting has become a nightmare for […]
SHRC seeks report on PSA detainees
Srinagar: The State Human Rights Commission has asked Divisional Commissioner Kashmir to file its response to a petition, seeking details of the persons detained under Public Safety Act (PSA) till date. The petition has been filed by chairman International Forum for Justice Human Rights JK Muhammad AhsaanUntoo and he also sought directions to authorities to […]
Will fight any move to do away with Article 35A: Hurriyat (M)
Srinagar: Hurriyat Conference (M) reiterated that the lingering Kashmir issue is a political and human problem that needs to be resolved in its historical perspective for lasting peace in conflict torn Kashmir and the entire region. In a statement issued here, Hurriyat (M) said that massive repression that has been unleashed on ground against people, […]
Uphold secularism, isolate divisive forces: NC
DARHAL: National Conference (NC) on Wednesday stressed the crucial need of upholding secularism and isolating divisive forces, urging the people to unite and foil the machinations of elements inimical to peace and tranquility. “Fragmenting society into bits and pieces in the name of religion and region is against the idea of Jammu and Kashmir and […]
Our opponents have conceded defeat in north Kashmir: Er Rasheed
Says Omer should not forget that Sheikh Abdullah surrendered everything
Tangmarg: Appealing the masses to vote for AwamiItahad Party (AIP) cutting across party lines, Er. Rasheed said that Omer Abdullah, Mehbooba Mufti and Sajad Lone have conceded their defeat and are now busy in playing dirty politics and trying to do everything to stab masses again. While addressing rallies in Chack Sari, Chukar, Mulgam , […]
CCAS KU- Bedil International Foundation organise International Conference
Srinagar: A three- day International Conference on “Common Human Values in Sufism and other Religions Thoughts in India” was organised by Centre of Central Asian Studies (CCAS) University of Kashmir in collaboration with Bedil International Foundation, New Delhi at India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi. Scholars, faculty members, delegates, and students, drawn from South Africa, […]