Kashmiris have only two options, ‘either to migrate or fight oppression’: Geelani
Srinagar: Stating that ‘oppression’ has touched new heights of alarming line in Jammu and Kashmir, Hurriyat Conference (G) Chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Tuesday said the people of Kashmir have only two options, either to migrate or fight this oppression. Geelani in a statement issued here said that “oppression has touched new heights of alarming […]
Tarigami demands release of relief funds to fruit growers, orchardists
Srinagar: CPI (M) leader MohamadYousufTarigami has urged the governor administration to release funds on account of the relief to the affected fruit growers and orchardists immediately. In a statement issued here today, the CPI (M) leader reiterated that the untimely snowfall of 4th November wreaked havoc with fruit industry damaging both fruit trees and standing […]
Safapora locals stage protest seeking Degree College
Srinagar: Locals from Greater Safapora and its adjacent areas of North Kashmir’s Bandipora district Tuesday staged a protest to press for their demand that a Degree College should be sanctioned for the area. A large number of people from Safapora including Civil Society, representatives of student bodies, transporters, traders and labourers federation appealed Governor Administration […]
DIPR Non-Gazetted Employees Welfare Union condoles with Manzoor Rather
Srinagar: J&K State Information & Public Relations Non-Gazetted Employees Welfare Union Tuesday expressed grief and sorrow over the demise of Mother of Manzoor Ahmed Rather who works as Information Assistant at District Information office Anantnag. A condolence meeting was held at DIPR today with President Employees Welfare Union President Fayaz Ahmad Bhat in the chair. […]
Sumji concerned over ‘plight of prisoners’
Srinagar: Expressing his grave concern over the ‘deteriorating health condition’ of Hurriyat leader Hakeem Abdul Rashid lodged in Kotbalwal jail, Hurriyat (G) General Secretary Haji GhulamNabiSumji said that the prisoners face the ‘wrath of communal frenzy at the hands of fascist jail authorities’. In a statement issued here, he said that “Hakeem Abdul Rashid is […]
Reconsider order reversing previous govt’s decision exempting women from stamp duty: BJP to Malik
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir unit of the BJP Monday urged Governor Satya Pal Malik to reconsider the Finance Department’s notification reversing the previous government’s “historic decision” of exempting women from paying stamp duty on registration of land. The statement comes days after former chief minister and PDP president Mehbooba Mufti said Malik’s move to reverse […]
Potholed Chitragam-Drawini road stretch leaves villagers fuming
Shopian: The potholed roads especially Chitragam-Drawini in South Kashmir’s Shopian district has left the residents of several villagers fuming as the Roads and Building (R&B) department has utterly failed to repair the road stretch. Inhabitants of Chitragam, Bandpawa, Thokerpora, GundDarvesh, Drawini and its adjacent areas are up in arms against R&B department for failing to […]
Excise dept to go online from next financial year
Jammu: In a bid to enter e-governance, the excise and taxation department in Jammu and Kashmir has started the automation process to deliver 17 services online from next financial year, Excise Commissioner TalatParvezRohella said Monday. A mega plan is underway to ensure hassle free clearance of goods at Lakhanpur toll plaza, gateway to Jammu and […]
Sick inmates left to battle with life in absence of proper medical care: Geelani
Srinagar: Condemning the ‘ill-treatment’ meted out to the Kashmiri prisoners in outside jails especially Tihar jail, Hurriyat Conference (G) chairman, Syed Ali Geelani on Monday appealed the ICRC’s South Asian chief and world forums of human rights to use its good offices to end the long and continued custody of these political prisoners. “Despite being […]
Police team attacked in Rajouri, four arrested
Jammu: A police team was attacked by locals with stones while it was tracking a gang of drug peddlers in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district, police said Monday. Acting on a tip-off, the police team led by Rajouri city in-charge Sub -Inspector Danish Maqbool raided a shop where the peddlers were present. The owner of […]