SC refuses to re-open probe against Yasin Malik, Bitta Karate
The Supreme Court on Monday refused to entertain a plea seeking re-investigation and prosecution of persons, including separatist leaders Yasin Malik and Bitta Karate, in connection with the alleged killing of over 700 Kashmiri Pandits in the Valley during 1989-90. A bench comprising of Chief Justice of India (CJI) J.S. Khehar and Justice D.Y. Chandrachud […]
24 killed, 40 injured in suicide car bomb blast in Kabul
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20 arrested in DySP lynching case: Police
Police today claimed to have arrested twenty people accused in the lynching of deputy SP Ayoub Pandith on the inverting night of 22-23 June in Srinagar’s Nowhatta area. According to the police one accused involved in the lynching was killed in an encounter between security forces at Redbug village of Budgam. “Investigation in the case […]
Srinagar-Jammu Highway Closed for Traffic Due to Landslides
The Srinagar-Jammu National Highway was temporarily closed for traffic today in the wake of landslides at Panthal in Udhampur district, Police said. However the restoration work was in progress, when the last reports came in.
Beerwah shuts to mourn killing of youth
Following the killing of a youth namely Tanveer Ahmad in Beerwah Budgam on Friday, a complete shutdown is being observed in Beerwah and its adjoining area today. Consequently, authorities have put in place stringent measures to foil any protests in the area. Tanveer- a tailor by profession, was killed in army firing on Friday. He […]
Infiltration bid foiled as troops kill militant in Machil
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Geelani rebukes Mehbooba, says International mediation on Kashmir a must
Senior Separatist leader and Hurriyat (G) Chairman Syed Ali Shah Geelani stressed on seeking mediation from international players for resolving the Kashmir issue. Geelani while reacting over the statement made by Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti wherein she ruled out third party intervention, said that without the mediation of foreign countries or world body like the […]
Separatists fume over issuing of notices by NIA
Huriyat (M) Chairman Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Sunday expressed serious concern upon the arbitrary notices being sent to religious institutions in Kashmir by the NIA. Chairing a meeting of the members of various organizations at his Nigeen residence, Mirwaiz expressed resentment and anguish at the frequent questioning of some members and representatives of these institutions […]
‘Kashmir Committee’ meets for second time
The Kashmir Committee formed by the Congress recently held its second meeting at Delhi which was chaired by Dr Manmohan Singh. The Committee was set up by Sonia Gandhi for seeking a resolution of the Kashmir issue. The committee said that resolution of Kashmir issue through dialogue is imperative for peace and prosperity of the […]
Kashmir unrest can be addressed through talks alone, says PDP leader
Ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP), leader Rafi Ahmad Mir Sunday said that there can be no alternative to talks for resolving the unrest in Kashmir. Rafi, while addressing a day long convention of party workers in South Kashmir’s Khanabal area said that PDP’s core agenda of talks with all stakeholders is being pursued by the […]
