GoI’s divisive politics denying Kargil its rightful share: Farooq Abdullah
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir National Conference President Dr. Farooq Abdullah lashed out at the government of India and governor’s administration for denying people of Kargil their rightful share in the newly constituted Ladakh Division. In a statement issued here DrFarooq said that the people of Kargil are being punished only to pursue the agenda of […]
Centre ‘playing with fire’ in Jammu and Kashmir: Mehbooba
Srinagar: The Centre is “playing with fire” in Jammu and Kashmir by “implementing” BJP’s agenda through Governor Satya Pal Malik, PDP president Mehbooba Mufti alleged Wednesday, accusing New Delhi of “trying to break the Muslim-majority character” of the state. She alleged that the Central government, through the governor, is taking decisions which are against the […]
Dr Zahid is new IDA Kashmir Central Branch prez, Dr Adil Secretary
Srinagar: Indian Dental Association (IDA) Kashmir Central Branch on Wednesday conducted elections of its office bearers following a general body meeting at hotel Jahangir in Srinagar. Despite inclement weather, hundreds of dental surgeons participated in the election process and exercised their voting rights to elect their candidates. After polling was over, the counting of the […]
12-year-old girl killed in Pattan mishap
Baramulla: A 12-year-old girl was killed in a road mishap that took place in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district on Wednesday morning. Reports said a four wheeler vehicle (Xylo) bearing registration number JK09-8170 was on its way to Kupwara from Srinagar when the driver of the vehicle lost control on his speed and slipped and rolled […]
Pulwama explosion out-come of lingering Kashmir issue: Mirwaiz
Pays tribute to slain Budgam militants
Srinagar:Hurriyat Conference (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the serious injuries caused to 28 students in a school at Pulwama district in a mysterious explosion. Mirwaiz as per a statement issued here strongly condemned the incident and said that “such incidents have taken place in the past as well in […]
Shah grieved over Grand Mufti’s demise
Srinagar: Chairman of Jammu Kashmir Democratic Freedom Party (JKDFP), Shabir Shah on Wednesday expressed deep shock and grief over the passing away of Mufti Azam Mufti Bashir ul Din Ahmad Farooqi. Shabir Shah as per a statement issued here termed the passing away of Mufti Azam as a huge loss. According to a statement issued […]
Geelani pays tribute to slain Budgam militants
Srinagar:Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Wednesday paid tributes to slain militants who were killed in WathooraChadoora gunfight today. Geelani as per a statement issued here blamed authorities and said that “their insensitivity and unconcern is the sole reason for this unabated bloodshed.” “These youth spilled their hot blood for the great and […]
JKNPP questions ‘timing and intent’ behind creation of Ladakh division
Jammu: The Jammu and Kashmir National Panthers Party (JKNPP) Wednesday questioned the “timing and intent” behind creation of a separate administrative division for the Ladakh region, asking as to why it was done during the President’s rule. JKNPP Chairman Harsh Dev Singh also asked who had demanded for divisional status to Ladakh and who were […]
Drug peddler held
Jammu: A suspected drug peddler with 1.8 kg poppy was arrested on Wednesday in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, police said. During patrolling near Ransoo bus stand, a police party intercepted Rattan Lal, a resident of Pouni in Reasi district, based on suspicion and recovered a bag of poppy from him, they said. A case […]
No end in sight
The Jammu-Srinagar National highway continues to remain closed for the seventh day on Tuesday. The highway has witnessed closure during the most part of January and February so far creating a crisis like situation in Kashmir valley. Nor only have essentials been running in short supply but the fuel stocks too are drying up in […]