Dialogue only way-out to resolve Kashmir dispute, says Geelani
Senior separatist leader and Chairman Hurriyat (G) Syed Ali Shah Geelani Saturday said that that dialogue is the only option for the peaceful resolution of all issues, including Kashmir. Hailing the statement of UN Gen Secretary Antonio Guterres in which he has stressed for a peaceful solution of Kashmir dispute through a dialogue, Geelani said […]
PDP MLA under scanner over Amarnath attack
A ruling People’s Democratic Party (PDP) MLA has come under scanner for his role in the Amarnath yatra attack after police detained his driver in connection with the case. According to police sources the Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing Amarnath Yatra attack has arrested a local policeman on suspicion of aiding militants strike the bus […]
Amarnath Yatra: Karnataka pilgrim dies of cardiac arrest
A 58-year-old pilgrim from Karnataka, on Saturday, died of a cardiac arrest at the Baltal base camp, said officials. As of now, the official figure of the number of Yatris dead in the ongoing Amarnath Yatra is 23. They said that 58-year-old Nirmala Patel, wife of Shahi Patel, a resident of Ranipora, Karnataka suffered a […]
Hold dialogue with separatists, Soz urges centre
Former Union Minister, Prof. Saifuddin Soz has said that Government of India has decided to consult the National Opposition about the border situation with China. He said that the move is really a democratic way of building a consensus on a problem related to an external situation. “An internal situation that is Kashmir problem with […]
Woman’s family stages protests, alleges murder
The family and relatives of Sumaiya who was found dead in Nala Gangbugh, Saturday staged protest against her alleged murder by her in-laws and demanded immediate action against them and a thorough probe by police in the case. The protesting family assembled at Srinagar’s Press Enclave and chanted slogans like ‘we want justice’. They were […]
Security situation in state has deteriorated: NC
National Conference President and Member of Parliament for Srinagar, Farooq Abdullah, has said that the security scenario in the state has “deteriorated.’’ Abdullah made this remarks while addressing the party’s provincial committee meeting at Nawa-e-Subha complex in Srinagar. He asked the party’s leaders and legislators to ensure they continue to be accessible to the people […]
President expresses anguish over Amarnath attack
President, Pranab Mukherjee, today called up Governor, N N Vohra, and expressed his anguish over the loss of lives in the militant attack on Amarnath yatra earlier on Monday. A government spokesman said that “consequent to the unfortunate incident in which seven Amarnath pilgrims lost their lives in a terror attack on their bus […]
Anantnag shuts over mosque desecration
A complete shutdown was observed in the Anantnag to protest the desecration of Jamia Masjid, Islamabad (Anantnag) and the arrest of local youth in the area. Shops, Business establishments remained shut while traffic movement on the roads was very thin. Trade Association, Jamiat Ahli Hadees, local clerics, Bar Association, civil society condemned the desecration of […]
Amarnath attack a reversal, anti-militancy ops to continue: GoC
Chinar Corps Commander, Lt Gen JS Sandhu, today described Amarnath militant attack as “one reversal” stating however that the anti-militancy operations will continue. Speaking to reporters here today, Sandhu said that Amarnath Yatra attack has been one reversal but the Army we will continue “our operations, targeting terrorists.’’ “ We will continue improving the situation,” […]
Attack against Amarnath pilgrims condemned
Activists of a local NGO Saturday staged protest against the attack in Anantnag district, which left seven Amarnath pilgrims dead and many others injured. The activists of ‘Caring Foundation’, a local NGO assembled at Press Enclave in Srinagar and condemned the attack on yatris. They said that the Amarnath pilgrims who annually visit Kashmir to […]
