Prof Mattoo congrats Manzoor Dar (Pandav)
Jammu: Advisor to Chief Minister, Prof Amitabh Mattoo today congratulation Manzoor Ahmed Dar, Pandav, for his selection in the Indian Premier Leage (IPL) –2018 for Kings- II Punjab. He also complimented Minister for Youth Services and Sports, Molvi Imran Raza Ansari, who is also the Chairman of JKCA, for his tireless efforts in promoting sports […]
Editorial: Meaningful probe needed
Srinagar: The killings in Shopian are proving to be too testing for the present dispensation. The killings which no doubt could have been avoided were triggered by an unplanned decision of an army officer who violated the police advisory to avoid the area for the day as the locals were already pumped up after a […]
Recording of statements in Shopian case to begin tomorrow
Srinagar: The inquiry officer appointed to probe the killing of two civilians allegedly in Army firing in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir will begin recording statements of witnesses from tomorrow. “According to the District Magistrate, Shopian, in order to ascertain the facts of January 27 firing incident at Ganowpora, all interested persons can record […]
Ganowpora firing incident: Interested persons to record statements at DC office Shopian
SRINAGAR: According to the District Magistrate Shopian, in order to ascertain the facts of January 27 firing incident at Ganowpora, all interested persons can record their statements within a week’s time from January 30, 2018. The statements can be recorded in the office of District Magistrate Shopian.
Parents of Asifa meet Chief Minister, seek expeditious probe
JAMMU: The parents of eight year old Asifa Bano of Rasana village in Hiranagar tehsil of Kathua, who was killed few days back, met the Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti here today. They sought an expeditious probe into the killing of their daughter and bringing the culprits to justice. The Chief Minister assured them that the […]
Army’s version of Shopian incident to be taken into account: JK DGP
Jammu: Jammu and Kashmir Police chief S P Vaid today said registration of FIR in the Shopian incident is just the beginning of the investigation and the Army’s version would be taken into account as well. Two civilians were killed when Army personnel fired at a stone-pelting mob in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir […]
Mehbooba condoles Agha Fazalullah’s demise
JAMMU: Chief Minister, Mehbooba Mufti has condoled the demise of prominent Shia cleric and President, Anjuman-e-Sharaiee Shia’an, Agha Syed Mohammad Fazalullah Al-Mosavi Al-Safavi who passed away today at his native place Budgam. Recalling the contribution of Agha Fazalullah, the Chief Minister said he played an important role in the social, educational and spiritual awakening of […]
Govt making all efforts to bring permanent peace to JK: Naeem Akhtar
JAMMU: Minister for Public Works Department, Naeem Akhtar today said the government is making all efforts for bringing sustainable peace to Jammu and Kashmir. He expressed deep grief over the killing of civilians at Shopian in Army firing. Replying to the discussion on the Shopian firing and killing in the Upper House the Minister said […]
Introduction of new subjects in HSSs under consideration: Altaf Bukhari
JAMMU: Minister for Education, Syed Mohammad Altaf Bukhari informed the house that introduction of additional subjects is based on the demand and requires creation of posts of Lecturer(s) in the corresponding subjects. Responding to a Calling Attention Notice by MLC, Naresh Kumar Gupta seeking Government’s attention towards the situation that has arisen due to delay […]
JRL protests against Shopian civilian killings
Srinagar: The Joint Resistance Leadership (JRL) on Monday staged a protest in Srinagar against the killing of two civilians in army firing in south Kashmir’s Shopian district. Scores of JRL leaders and activists staged a protest in Abi Guzar area of Srinagar and protested against the killings. The protesters rued the silence of the UN […]
