280 youth in JK joined militants during past three years, says govt
Jammu: The government on Tuesday informed the Legislative Assembly that 280 youth joined militancy during the past three years in the state. This was revealed in a written reply to a query raised by NC MLA from Khanyar, Ali Muhammad Sagar. Chief Minister (CM) Mehbooba Mufti who is also heading the Home department, in her […]
PDP legislator seeks rehabilitation of people affected by closure of toll post
Jammu: A legislator of the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) Tuesday displayed a banner in the Legislative Assembly to seek rehabilitation of the people affected by the closure of the toll post at Lower Munda along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. In an order issued yesterday, the government has abolished toll post at Lower Munda in Qazigund […]
Teenager held after crossing Kishanganga river in Keran
Srinagar: A teenage boy was detained by police along the Line of Control (LoC) in Keran sector on Monday evening. Official sources said that the youth identified as Najam-u-Saqib (19) son of Uzair Joo was apprehended soon after he reached Keran after crossing over the LoC via Kishan Ganga River dividing two parts of Kashmir. […]
Girl alleges sex racket involving influential persons
Srinagar: A girl here has alleged that she was exploited after being pushed into flesh trade and that several influential people were part of the racket. In an over-a-minute-long video, which has gone viral on the social media, the girl has said she believes many high- profile people, including politicians and police officers, are involved […]
JRL calls for shutdown on Feb 09, 11
Srinagar: Joint Resistance Leadership, (JRL) on Tuesday announced protest programme to commemorate the hanging anniversaries of Muhammad Maqbool Butt and Muhammad Afazl Guru. JRL comprising Syed Ali Geelani, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq and Muhammad Yasin Malik in a joint statement issued here appealed people to observe complete shutdown on Feb 09 and Feb 11. “The struggle […]
2 legislators stage walkout over rejection of private members bill
Jammu: National Conference legislator Devender Singh Rana and Independent MLA Pawan Gupta today staged a walkout from the Assembly after the government rejected a private members bill for better management of the annual Machail yatra. The bill was moved by BJP legislator Ranbir Singh Pathania, seeking better management, administration and governance of Shri Chandi Mata […]
Editorial: Break the shackles
Srinagar: As the state assembly is in session from almost one month a sort of inertia of sorts has overtaken the bureaucracy in Kashmir division as the ministers and legislators have hardly been able to devote any time to visit Kashmir and address the people’s grievances. Kashmir is presently witnessing winter months. Though the nature […]
Traffic resumes on Kashmir highway
Srinagar: Traffic was restored on the Jammu-Srinagar highway after remaining suspended for nine hours due to landslides. Hundreds of light motor vehicles remain stranded at Lower Munda, Banihal railway station and Magarkote sine 9 am today after a portion of hill caved in. SSP highway Sanjay Bhagat said the highway was cleared off rocks and […]
Withdrawal of cases against first-time offenders approved: Hanjura
Jammu: Minister for Agriculture Ghulam Nabi Lone Hanjura, replying on behalf of Minister for Home, today informed the House that the government has approved the withdrawal of cases registered against first-time offenders during the period 2008-2017, on the basis of recommendations of the Committee constituted by the government. He said these include 61 FIRs involving […]
JRL calls for shutdown on Maqbool Bhat, Afzal Guru anniversaries
Srinagar:Joint Resistance Leadership has called for complete shutdown on February 9 and February 11, against the hanging of Muhammad Afzal Guru and Muhammad Maqbool Bhat. In a joint statement issued here, JRL said that massive protests should be staged across Kashmir while as on February 11, a joint memorandum will be submitted to UNO […]
